Little fingers can be green

WITH children on holidays from school, the best place to keep small fingers occupied is in the garden.

Whether you have a small backyard, an allotment, a balcony or a big estate, there are easy, enjoyable projects that family members of all ages and ability can enjoy.

Playing with sand and water absorbs children. They are satisfying a primal need. Swap the sand with soil and, hey presto, you have the components of a garden project.