YOUNGSTERS have had fun while learning about plants and flowers at the home of Charles Darwin.
The six pupils from Cudham Primary School in Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, visited Down House in Downe Road, Downe, on July 2.
They are creating their own garden at their school, called ‘Emma’s garden’, which is named after Charles Darwin’s wife and they went to the house to get advice from trainee gardener Peter Howell.
Not only were they taught about what carnivorous plants eat and do not eat, but they were also given eight different plants, including a Venus flytrap.
They were also given seeds and plants which would have been around in Charles Darwin’s time, including parsnips, cabbages and runner beans.
Visitor operations manager, Richie Smith-Gore said: “The day went really well and the children were very interested and excited.
“Some of them even brought their parents along.”
To find out about top tips for gardening visit greenguardian.co.uk/toptips/garden/
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