Mr Bloom’s Nursery does what many parents might have thought impossible – gets children excited about vegetables! Set in the allotment of the lovable gardener, and featuring a supporting cast of animated veggies, the award-winning CBeebies series has been teaching children about vegetables and where they come from, as well as wider lessons on nurture and growth.

Once hot, fry the samosas a few at a time for around 10 minutes, or util golden. Drain on the kitchen paper and repeat until all the samosas are cooked. Your toddler may become completely engrossed in gardening with you, however be prepared for the fact that they may have a limited attention span and won't be absorbed for more than a few minutes at a time. It’s a good idea to keep things simple and have other activities up your sleeve to extend your child's interest. Keep them involved throughout the process and ask lots of questions so that they feel like they’re actively involved. Ask them where they think would be a good spot for their plants and why, how long they think their plants will take to grown and what they might look like.If I could be a vegetable I would want to be Spinach. It's fab word, the leaves look super comfortable and it's not buried down deep down in the ground, (wouldn't like that). That said, when playing this game with others I have been told that I'm much more like root ginger!?! Not sure what that says about me, but there you go. Meet the Veggies…WHAT HAPPENS IN MISS MAE’S KITCHEN? by Charlotte Raybon E Eloquent Books New York, New York How do you do, boys and girls? I tip my cap to you. My name is Mushroom.” “Hi Mushroom,” the children whisper because his voice is so low. “I have some vitamins B and C and Minerals, like Calcium and Zinc.B, C, calcium, zincYou can add me to your favorite dishes …” “Hi my name is Onion,” he interrupts his fellow Veggie. “I come in all different colors: red, yellow, and white. Depending on what you like, chop me, dicecalciumme, and I’m sorry, but I’ll make you cry. Fry me, boil me and add me to your favorite dishes. I give out some calcium and some vitamins as well.” Fannie and Nanny wipe their eyes. “Oh Onion, you are making us cry,” Nanny replies. “Yeah, and your turn is up. Next,” Fannie yells. “Halloo out there all you children. My name is Red Pepper.” He rattles on. “I come in different colors, too. Let’s see. I can be green, yellow or orange. And I make your special dishesa, B, Ctaste so delicious. I can be made to taste hot and spicy, or I can be ever so sweet. I have some A, B and C and minerals as well. CBeebies’ Mr Bloom is coming to our theatre with his family of Veggies in a new stage show which is sure to delight the whole family. The Wee MacGregors: the Radishes, a law unto themselves – cheeky, mischievous, observant and attentive.

Planting in the garden is a great way to stimulate your child’s senses of touch, sight, sound, taste and smell – soft flowers, bushes and plants that rustle, strong smells and bright colours all help to enrich your child’s experience of gardening. These kinds of sensory plants can be particularly beneficial for children with special needs and sensory impairments, as it encourages them to explore and enjoy the garden.

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Margaret the Cabbage: sensitive with a zest for adventure and is fascinated by space, and especially the moon. Once you’ve mastered these, herbs such as basil and mint or vegetables such as tomatoes or lettuce are a fantastic next step. Having your child cook with their own herbs and vegetables is not only highly rewarding and helps them to learn where food comes from but can also be a great way to encourage fussy eaters to try new foods! Now, Mr Bloom is heading out on tour. In this all-new show, the allotment is awaiting the arrival of a very special guest. It will feature the Veggies, Compo the Compostarium machine and of course the Tiddlers (as children are known in the Mr Bloom universe) will be involved with songs and games. Ben Faulks says: “We are all really excited because this is the first time we have appeared in a traditional theatre setting – but the show will still retain its intimacy and heavily involve the audience, especially the Tiddlers.” Tip into a bowl and mash together with the cooked potato. Season with salt and pepper. Leave this to cool.