Pictured: Treesandhedging.co.uk director Zoe Henderson with
her son Oliver
Lincolnshire-based online business www.treesandhedging.co.uk has
teamed-up with the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to
offer schools an exciting way to celebrate the Queen's Diamond
Jubilee - for "free!"
Directors at Treesandhedging.co.uk are sharing their own passion
for getting the younger generation interested in gardening and
environmental issues, by offering 2,000 schools the chance to apply
for a special pack of five trees to plant in honour of this Royal
milestone.
Quick-off-the-mark schools, which are registered with the RHS's
Campaign for School Gardening are being encouraged to visit the
website for access to their free tree pack or look out for the link
in their January Email Newsletter - where they can order their free
trees between now (January 10) and February 29.
In order to take advantage of this deal, each school must enter
its Campaign Website Username. Schools not yet registered with the
Campaign can do so for free, by visiting
www.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening
The RHS Campaign for School Gardening was started in 2007. Since
then, more than 14,500 schools and other organisations have got on
board.
The Campaign encourages schools to develop gardens which pupils
can use as "outdoor classrooms." The RHS believes gardening teaches
children more about their world, the source of their food and also
vital life skills, such as responsibility and resilience.
RHS Strategic Schools Manager Jacky Chave said: "Gardening in
schools is a is a fantastic way of engaging children in learning;
not just in science but in every subject, from history to current
affairs.
"We wanted to mark the Queen's Jubilee in a way that was fitting
and would leave a legacy for all. These 10,000 trees kindly
supplied by treesandhedging.co.uk will do just that; providing
enjoyment for generations to come, while also supporting local
wildlife and eco-systems."
Treesandhedging.co.uk Director Zoe Henderson said: "We are
thrilled to have joined forces with the RHS. We share the Society's
passion in encouraging today's youngsters to learn more about
gardening and there is no better way than to give children the
chance to get hands-on experience while they are at school.
"We have been careful to choose a special set of bareroot tree
saplings for The RHS Schools Jubilee Promotion Pack of Five Trees.
The species include Wild Cherry, Crab Apple, Silver Birch, Hornbeam
and Field Maple.
"All are native to the UK and recognised for their
attractiveness and heritage. The saplings will measure between 40cm
and 60cm and are free to schools which are members of the RHS
Campaign for School Gardening on a first-come, first-served basis.
All they need to pay is £5.95 in postage and packing."