The growth of plants is dependent on the soil in which they grow. The health of the soil, and so the health of the plants that grow in the soil, depends on the incredible relationships and interactions which take place between the living organisms in the soil.
Links to supporting resources and activities
- Soil Samples (for younger or less experienced children)
- The dirt on soil
- Soil facts for kids
- World beneath our feet
- All about soil
- Super Soil – Why is soil so important?
- Soils and products we use
- Educational Materials – British Society of Soil Science
- Sorting out soils. Activity pack
- Rocks and soils
- Introduction to soil structure
- Fun soil testing for kids
- Mason Jar Soil Test
- How healthy is your soil?
- Mini wormery
- Soil: understanding pH and testing soil
- Vegetable crop soil pH tolerances
- What Is soil exhaustion?
- Winter gardening tips: from our garden to yours
- Vegetables: growing for winter
- Storing and preserving your garden harvest