Winter Roundup

We noticed how some trees in the nature garden have dropped their leaves (deciduous) whilst others keep their leaves all year round (coniferous). We then looked at the different types of soil found nearby and how they differ from each other. Soil is the upper layer in which plants grow, usually consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.





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