Gardens

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There many ways of getting involved in gardening, even if you don't have a plot of your own
Gardens are a great way of helping the environment, as they encourage wildlife to flourish
As well as the ways of getting involved outlined below, ask friends or family if they need any help with their gardens
If you feel a bit unsure at first, there are plenty of books you can read to get you started, and you can do as much or as little as you want

Remember to be careful if you are using any using tools or moving heavy items
Always wash your hands after being in the garden, especially if you have been using any chemicals
You can start gardening right away with a few pots and a bag of compost – remember to water you plants well after replanting
Books on gardening can help you set up your own garden

It's very easy to grow your own plants. Vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers can be grown in grow bags or large pots - you don't need a greenhouse or large vegetable patch to get going
Window boxes are a simple way to start a small garden. You can try growing anything, from flowers like geraniums that bloom every year, to fruit such as strawberries
Herbs do well in small pots and are easy to look after - try having them in the kitchen for easy access when you're cooking

If you feel ready to take on a whole patch of your own, get in touch with your local authority who can let you know how to get started
If a whole allotment of your own is too much to manage, ask friends and family if they would like to help out, or even try to get an allotment with your local youth group

Why not start up a garden scheme of your own? If there's a piece of disused land near you that you think could be improved, you can ask your local council about making it into a garden