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Welcome to Wiggle Worms! 🐛
Muddy hands, big smiles, and green fingers. The ultimate guide to gardening with kids, specially tailored for the Irish weather and seasons!
Start Growing TodayGrow Your Own Grub
From the mighty Irish spud to sweet strawberries. Discover easy, hardy vegetables and fruit that thrive in our climate, even without a polytunnel!
See Veggie Guides →Rainy Day Projects
It wouldn't be Ireland without a few showers! Fun indoor gardening crafts, seed sorting, and pot painting for when the weather won't cooperate.
Indoor Activities →Bugs & Wildlife
Learn how to build a bug hotel, start your own compost heap (meet the real Wiggle Worms!), and attract friendly pollinators to your patch.
Wildlife Tips →Week 1: Sprouting Seeds & Dodging Showers!
Fáilte back to the garden! Summer has officially kicked off, and the risk of late frost has finally passed for most of the country. This means we can really get our hands dirty and move our indoor seedlings outside to brave the elements.
This Week's Garden Jobs
Grab your trowels! Here is what we are working on this week:
- Plant out the Sunflowers: If you started sunflowers indoors on the windowsill in May, it's time to plant them in their final spot. Choose the sunniest corner of the garden!
- Sow Carrots Directly: Carrots hate being moved. Dig a shallow trench in the soil, sprinkle the seeds thinly, and cover them up lightly.
- Slug Patrol: With the recent Irish showers, the slugs are out in force. Check under pots and leaves in the evenings to protect your new seedlings.
🌦️ The Weather Watcher's Tip
Got a polytunnel or glasshouse? Remember to leave the doors and vents open during the day this week! Even on a cloudy Irish day, the temperature inside can soar, and your tomato plants need plenty of fresh air to prevent disease.
Fun Weekend Challenge: Build a "Mini-Beast" Motel
Got some spare twigs, old bamboo canes, and pinecones from your local woods? Let's build a bug hotel to attract ladybirds and solitary bees. They are the superheroes of the garden and will help eat the greenflies on your plants.
