Eden Project's Ideas Blogs
New year resolutions for a fresh start to 2013
Another fresh new year is here. As poet Rainer Maria Rilke said, ‘The new year is full of things that have never been’. So, with the excitement of opening a blank notebook on the first page, we have the opportunity to write a new story for 2013. The turn of the year is a gentle [...]
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Christmas gifts for kids
Here are some great Christmas gift ideas from the Eden Project to delight kids of all ages. They’ve been carefully picked to entertain, educate and amaze kids – and all have an ethical twist. What’s more, we’ve road-tested them with our own kids, so we’re pretty sure yours will love them too. Make your own [...]
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Gifts for food lovers
Tuck in and enjoy Eden’s selection of artisan foods, wine and gift hampers. We’ve got something delicious for everyone for birthdays, special occasions and Christmas. Our gifts include chocolates and sweet treats for the kids, bottles of bubbly for the wine buffs and selection hampers for those who just appreciate good food. Tea gift bag [...]
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George and Flora’s top tips for kids gardening
George and Flora are fed up of waiting for their baby brother or sister to come along. So Grandpa has an idea. He teaches the children how to grow a garden while the baby grows – full of lots of lovely things to eat at a summer party! George and Flora’s Secret Garden, written by [...]
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Summer survival guide
School’s now out for summer, so if you haven’t quite planned out your summer itinerary for the whole family, take some inspiration from our tips, tricks and lovely ideas here. Come rain or shine, hopefully these kid’s activites will add a few a special twist to your usual summer antics. Gardening kits you can plant [...]
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Cornwall flood risk debate, 14 March
We’re convening an evening debate on ‘Living with the risk of flooding’, to give people from Cornwall the chance to feed into government policy on flood risk. Held in the informal setting of the Eden Project Cafe, in St Austell town centre, the debate will focus on the best ways to deal with the increasing [...]
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Guide to preserving flowers
With hundreds of gorgeous bouquets delivered through our webshop, we’ve been looking at ways of transforming these flowers into beautiful preserved keepsakes. We spoke to local flower preservation specialist Susan Fowler from Susan Fowler Bouquet Preservation to find out more about the art of preserving flowers. Make your own bookmarks and greetings cards by gluing [...]
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Foodie gift sets inspired by our plants
We’ve taken inspiration from the numerous plant stories and displays across the Eden site this summer to create a range of unique presents that once given to your favourite friends and relative will go on giving. Each gift bag shows off the amazing properties of plants. Honey lover’s gift set The plight of bees in Britain makes giving [...]
How to make origami water bombs
As part of our Festival of Play season, we’re offering loads of ideas for games and activities on the themes of outdoor play and circus fun to keep your kids occupied this summer. Not only are these water bombs fun to make but great fun to use! Get the whole family involved and see how [...]
Outdoor painting with a difference
As part of our Festival of Play season, we’re offering loads of ideas for games and activities on the themes of outdoor play and circus fun to keep your kids occupied this summer. Looking for something quick and easy to keep the kids entertained this summer? Try out our homemade outdoor floor paint. It’s simple [...]
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