Soil, Bark & Moss
Feel different textures and find out what plants grow in.
CHILDREN & NATURE · OH SHOOT! PLANTS
Little Grow Gang
Less screen time. More green time.
A hands on plant and nature club for curious little people. Get stuck into soil, discover how things grow and make something living to care for.
Oh Shoot! and Holly from Hartbeeps are growing this idea together. Session details will be shared when confirmed.
LITTLE HANDS. BIG GROWTH.
A LITTLE MORE OUTDOORS, EVEN INDOORS
For Little Hands That Want to Get Stuck In
Children learn a lot when they can touch, plant, notice and try things for themselves.
Little Grow Gang is being created by Oh Shoot! Plants and Holly from Hartbeeps to give children time with plants and natural materials in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The idea is simple: less sitting and watching, more making and growing.
Think soil on little fingers, moss and bark to explore, seeds to sow and the satisfaction of looking after a plant of their own.
WHAT MIGHT THE GANG GET UP TO?
Hands On From the Start
Activities will vary by session, season and age group. Here's the sort of growing we're planning.
Make a Little Jungle
Get hands in and put plants, pots and growing materials together.
Sunflowers & Seeds
Sow something small and watch what happens as it grows.
Edible Plants
Explore where some familiar foods begin and what they need to grow.
Nature Up Close
Look at leaves, roots and all the little details we usually walk past.
Plant Pals
Learn how to look after a living thing, one small step at a time.
GET STUCK IN.
FROM SEED TO SOMETHING MORE.
A LITTLE BIT OF WONDER
It's More Than Planting a Seed
A seed changing each week. A new leaf appearing. A plant that needs a drink. There is plenty to discover when children get to see the whole growing process.
We want Little Grow Gang to make room for curiosity, messy hands, questions and those small moments when something suddenly makes sense.
A LITTLE JUNGLE TO CALL THEIR OWN
Growing Doesn't Stop When the Session Does
Depending on the activity, children may leave with something they have planted or made, plus a simple idea of how to care for it at home. The best bit is seeing what happens next.
Make
Try planting and creating with real materials.
Take home
Bring a little growing project home when it's part of the session.
Keep growing
Learn what a plant needs and notice how it changes.
IN THE OH SHOOT! JUNGLE
A Very Leafy Place to Learn
Little Grow Gang is being developed for the Oh Shoot! Plants Jungle in the heart of Congleton. Plants are all around us here, so there's always something to look at, ask about or get inspired by.
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MEET IN THE JUNGLE.
LITTLE GROW GANG FOR GROUPS
Bring Your Group Into the Jungle
Home education groups, schools, Guides and Scouts can join a regular Little Grow Gang session when dates are available, or ask about a Little Grow Gang session just for their group. Tell us the children’s ages, group size and what you’d like them to explore, and we’ll talk through what could work.
Home Education Groups
A chance to explore plants up close, ask questions, make something and follow a little curiosity wherever it leads.
Schools
Planting and nature activities that can complement classroom learning and give children something real to explore.
Guides
A group activity with plenty of making, discovering and getting stuck in together.
Scouts
Explore how plants grow, try practical planting and learn how to care for a little project afterwards.
For a session just for your group, tell us your group size, age range, location and what you’d like the children to get out of it. We can discuss the activity, venue, supervision arrangements, materials, dates and price before anything is booked.
ASK ABOUT A GROUP SESSIONBEFORE WE GET GROWING
Dates & Details Are Still Sprouting
We're working out the regular session format with Holly. Ages, dates, prices, what to bring and whether a grown up stays will be confirmed before bookings open. Groups can also contact us to discuss a session just for them.
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Session dates
We'll share the first regular session dates when they're confirmed.
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Age suitability
Each session will say which children it's designed for.
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Booking details
Prices and how to book will be clear before you sign up.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions From Grown Ups
What is Little Grow Gang?
A hands on children’s plant and nature club being developed by Oh Shoot! Plants and Holly. Sessions will focus on exploring natural materials, planting, growing and learning simple plant care.
What ages is it for?
We're finalising the age groups for regular sessions. Each session listing will make its age suitability clear before you book. For a group session, tell us the children's age range when you enquire.
Will an adult need to stay?
We'll confirm supervision arrangements for each regular session when bookings open. For schools and groups, we'll discuss the arrangements with the organiser beforehand.
Will it be messy?
There may be soil, moss, bark and planting materials involved. We'll explain what to wear or bring with each session.
Can children take something home?
That will depend on the activity. Where a take home plant or project is included, we'll say so in the session details.
Can we enquire as a school or children's group?
Yes. Home education groups, schools, Guides and Scouts are welcome to ask about joining a regular session or arranging one just for their group. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll discuss what could work.
How do I find out when regular bookings open?
Keep an eye on this page and our What's On page, or contact us if you'd like to ask about the first sessions.
LESS SCREEN TIME. MORE GREEN TIME.
Ready for a Little More Jungle?
We're still putting the first regular sessions together. If you're asking for a child or a whole group, give us a shout.