As the days begin to shorten and a frost is in the air, there’s no escaping the fact that the summer’s over and the garden is starting its long slow slide into autumn and winter. There’s always a bit of a sad feel about this time of year – but children can feel it worse than most, the six month wait for spring seems like an eternity. The good news is, the coming of colder weather doesn’t have to spell the end of fun times in the garden – there’s more than enough to do to make their time ...
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About Earth Based Fun
About Earth Based Fun Vicky does the majority of writing and posting on Earth Based Fun but her husband and two children make it what it is. Julian runs his own section on the site (the shed) and Dylan is a very keen photographer who contributes to the pictures. We are all very passionate about outdoor play, keeping play as natural as possible and encouraging imagination. A massive part of earth Based Fun is about keeping play simple and ideally free. We love spending as much of the year as ...
My Top Five Festivals for 2017
I think with all the grey skies at the moment and the January blues seeming to hang on, what we all need is summer and of course festivals. I have had several people ask what festivals I recommend for families, so I am listing my top five for 2017. With a big drum roll needed here is my top five in no particular order. Blissfields Festival - 6th - 8th of July - Winchester I am a little bit biased when it comes to Blissfields as I work with the amazing angel gardens every summer at ...