Jaime Johnson’s children, Amelie and Rowan, proudly show off the t-shirts they printed using botanical dyes
PHOTOS JASON INGRAM
As a mum of three, teacher and forest school leader, I’ve always been passionate about getting children outside. I remember my childhood flowerbed so fondly – a little square patch, blooming with brightly-coloured hopes and dreams.
I aim to inspire similar memories of being in the garden for my own children. The natural world is a playground (and classroom) for little minds, and I’ve delighted in watching their love for the outdoors blossom over the years.
Here, I’ll show you how we use flowers to design clothes, build a beautiful hanging home for invertebrates and reuse waste products to grow food. These are just some of the nature-based activities we enjoy doing outside, making use of our garden’s resources and upcycling household waste.
This way, I can embed learning about sustainability, plants and habitats, while also spending valuable time with my children and inspiring creative fun.