Linda Pollitt

Sensory Garden: using essential oils in the garden

What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are the fragrant liquids found in aromatic plants. They may be found in many different parts of the plant: resin, bark, flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, wood. List your favourite plant smells. Our list included: th... Read >

Wildlife Gardening: attracting wildlife to your garden

Why is it so Important? In recent years, the popularity of wildlife gardening has grown dramatically. Not only are gardeners increasingly aware of our declining wildlife and keen to play a role in its survival, but they are also discovering the joy of ... Read >

Child Psychology: the development of self-image

As children grow and develop, they gradually become conscious of their: own name place in the family own home page, and of growing up. Each child forms a mental image of him or herself and becomes aware that they are unlike anyone else - they begin ... Read >