In this issue: mini planting projects, buying planting stock and harvesting seeds, mini propagators, germinating seeds and growing seedlings, using a grow lamp, small scale growing safety advice.

This document provides guidance on buying, setting up and using cultivation bulbs and grow lights.

This summer we get creative with some colour chemistry, learn how to raise caterpillars and butterflies, dissect some owl pellets and learn how to work safely with micro-organisms. There's also details of some free CPD from the Getting Practical programme and some of the more interesting calls to the helpline.

This document is designed to help you decide if it's safe to use a variety of different materials during STEAM activities.