Gardening tips from School Gardener of the Year winners 🌱


Gardening is a great skill to learn, it can keep you busy, help you relax and connect with nature. BBC’s Newsround asked winners of the Royal Horticultural Society School Gardener of the Year competition for their gardening tips.

There are plenty of things you can grow at home, so don’t worry if you do not have access to a garden. Some top tips include:

  • Start a windowsill garden in a sunny spot.
  • You can easily grow items like herbs, tomatoes and salad leaves indoors.
  • You can even use empty toilet rolls to grow peas in

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From September 2026, Swanlea School is a mobile-free zone — gate to gate — not seen, not heard, not accessed. This extends to all digital devices.