Even very young children can take part in gardening activities, providing they are closely supervised. Sturdy, attractive equipment that is correctly proportioned for their size will also encourage children to stay on-task.
Asco stocks a whole range of gardening tools: there is a spade, garden rake, lawn rake and brush, all measuring 101cm in length, made from environmentally friendly wood from managed forests and with metal tines and spade that are coated in non-toxic paint. Each tool is priced 4.64.
Hand forks and trowels are also available, priced 2.10 each or Pounds 19.50 for ten. A bright yellow metal watering can 22cm in height is priced 5.95; fleecy lined gardening gloves with reinforced palms and knuckle bars for extra protection, made to fit up to ten years, are priced 2.99 each.
If you are intending to garden using anything other than sterile compost as a medium, you should ensure that children are up-to-date with their tetanus jabs before they begin.
Telephone 0113 2707070, www.ascoeducational.co.uk
