Hooray for springtime! Now that the daylight hours are lengthening and the sun is shining more, we can look forward to getting out in the garden and enjoying some sunny warmth.
Now is the perfect time to sow some seeds and our seed kits have everything you need. Choose from Aromatic Herbs, Summer Flowers and now NEW Sunflower growing kits. These make a lovely sensory and tactile activity for older people of all abilities and provide long lasting enjoyment in watching the seedlings grow and mature.
Once they are large enough - transplant them into the garden - anyone who has difficulty in gripping garden tools can use our Easi Grip range that includes Easi Grip Cultivator, Easi Grip Trowel, Easi Grip Weeder and an Arm Support Cuff to help add strength to weaker wrists.
The birds are starting to look for nesting sites and what could be better than making your own personalised box to watch the comings and goings of a new feathered family? Our Wooden Birdhouse Kits make 12 nestboxes and come in pre-cut pieces with glue and paint -ready for you to add your own design.
Have fun watching them using our binoculars and then maybe relax and do some gentle colouring with our Meaningful Memories Project book - you can learn all about the different species while doing so. And you can still enjoy birdsong and the sounds of nature even when the weather is rainy with our Birdsong and Waterfall Nature CD. Why not play it in the background to add a soothing sound to any craft or relaxation session.
Arm support cuff that is designed for use with our Easi Grip Cultivator and Easi Grip Trowel. Easily slots into the tool handle to give extra stability and strength for anyone with a weak wrist or gripping ability.
Specially angled handle that stops strain on the wrist and arm. Helps alleviate blisters and sprains that normal garden tools can cause. Tool glides easily through the earth and stops heavyweight clods becoming adhered to the tool. Ideal for anyone with weak wrists or hands. Can be used with our Arm Support Cuff for extra stability.
Our trowel has a specially angled handle that stops strain on the wrist and arm.Helps alleviate blisters and sprains that normal garden tools can cause.Stainless steel blade glides easily through the earth. Ideal for anyone with weak wrists or hands.Can be used with our Arm Support Cuff for extra stability. Perfect for older people who enjoy gardening activities in a care or residential home.
Specially angled handle that stops strain on the wrist and arm. Helps alleviate blisters and sprains that normal garden tools can cause. Tool glides easily through the earth and stops heavyweight clods becoming adhered to the tool. Ideal for anyone with weak wrists or hands. Can be used with our Arm Support Cuff for extra stability.
Useful little garden tool set - it's small size makes it ideal for older hands and indoor garden projects or window boxes. Eco-friendly metal tool with wooden handles with its own storage box. Gardening is a great tactile activity for anyone living with a dementia as it can evoke fond memories of growing flowers and vegetable from the past.
Colourful gardening gloves that will appeal to any green-fingered person. Great for use as reminiscence therapy for anyone living with a dementia. Why not get people to put them on and team with a trowel or fork and a little box of soil and plants to get them chatting about past garden stories.
Great for watering plants indoors or out, our Watering Can Sprayer is easy to grip for older hands. Many care home residents are happy to be given the job of looking after the plants and can relish having some responsibility. Colourful and washable, this plastic watering can will last for ages. Can even be used for art too - fill with watery mix of paint colour and spray onto a large piece of paper - makes an easy creative activity for anyone with dementia who needs quick results.
No kitchen is too small for a pot or two of fresh herbs - even a windowsill has room for a little basil and thyme! This specially selected Aromatic Herb Growing Kit for adults, will have you snipping at fresh herbs and adding bundles to home-cooked dishes and drinks. Kit contains Thyme, Chamomile, Anise and Stevia seeds with all you need to grow your own herb garden. Lovely tactile activity for care home residents.
Get everyone in the mood for gardening with this growers kit. Everything you need apart from the seeds and compost. Very tactile and suitable for all abilities - especially for anyone with a dementia as handling the equipment can encourage past gardening memories too.
A delightful activity for any green-fingered people. Everything you need in one kit to grow a variety of summer flowers to brighten a windowsill. Grow your own Sunflowers, Mexican Marigolds, Geraniums or Daisies - everything you need is in the kit. The perfect sensory and tactile activity that gives lasting enjoyment for all abilities.
Turn your windowsill into a mini allotment with our Winter Vegetable Growing Kit. 4 varieties of quick growing vegetables including Spinach, Peas, Chard and Lamb's Lettuce. Winter hardy greens that will be giving you tasty produce in a matter of weeks. Kit contains everything you need to get started. Great sensory and tactile activity for care home residents.
Bring your gnome to life by adding colour and a facial expression. Specially fired ceramic allows for decoration using acrylic paint or marker pens. Ready to go activity that is ideal for care home activity coordinators. Suitable for all ages and abilities - especially older people.
Role play is regularly used with anyone living with a dementia and our small wooden doll sets are ideal for patients to handle and move around a raised garden or planter. The dolls have flexible arms and legs and are all-wooden construction. Set includes one male and one female farmer with accessories.
'Greenfingered' people will love our new Reminiscence Kit - Garden Delights. Packed with lovely tactile garden-related items to hold and encourage conversation about past garden experiences. Can be used for group reminiscence therapy or one to one chatting. Makes a ready-to-go activity for care home organisers.
These wooden people-shaped sticks are such fun to personalise for anyone. Add paint, felt tip and/or fabric to bring them alive and then either group together for display, or why not place inside a plant pot to add cheer to a windowsill or bedside table? 6 each male and female.
Pretty straw effect hat - ideal for those sunny days. Cool and lightweight, why not add a pretty flowers and a chiffon scarf to make it yours.
Stylish lightweight hat that makes any wearer look dapper. Decorate with a band of cloth to add interest. Natural straw that will keep you cool and stylish at the same time. Perfect for any party. Size: brim 29cm dia.
How delightful to see these windmills whirling around in the summer breeze! 3 assorted designs to enhance any garden - why not place one or two in a plant pot on a windowsill to enjoy? Or use as part of a beach-themed activity to aid discussion about holidays.
Multicoloured wind wheel with tails to create a spiral in the wind. This Star Spinner Wind Wheel comes complete with line and swivel, attaches easily to windsock pole eyelet. Lovely to hang in the garden to add interest. Makes a fun garden party accessory and is also lovely to cheer up a care home garden for older residents. Size: 76cm diameter with 120cm tails.
Keep cool with this pretty paper hand fan. Authentic oriental design with washable plastic handle, makes a great discussion item. Folds flat so will fit easily into a handbag. Can also be used as a fitness accessory with musical sessions to help keep older wrists and hands supple, the low price means you can have one for each hand. Can also be bought in packs of 12
Keep cool during this summer with our stylish Paper Hand Fans. Coming in a box of 12, you will have plenty to hand out to the residents in your care home. Can also be used as a fitness accessory with musical sessions to help keep older wrists and hands supple, the low price means you can have one for each hand. Also available singly.
Lie back, relax and listen to the gentle sound of water and birdsong. Perfect for anyone unable to get out into the garden or as a background to craft sessions or just de-stressing. Makes a thoughtful gift for an older loved one or for a care or nursing home.
Everyone loves a cheerful sunflower and our Sunflower Growing Kit has everything you need to get yours started. Once the seeds germinate, they will grow fast - why not have a competition to see who can grow the tallest? Or the largest flowerhead? Once replanted outside, the flowers will attract a variety of pollinating insects and the heads can be dried and left out for the birds to feast on the seeds in the autumn. Makes an ideal tactile activity for any care home residents.
