Year 2 Explore Seeds at Wakehurst Place

13th March 2026

On Tuesday, our Year 2 children set off on an exciting day of discovery at Wakehurst Place, bringing their learning about plants and seeds to life in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The children explored a fascinating collection of seeds, from the tiniest examples to some of the largest in the world, handling both native and exotic varieties and learning about what each one could grow into. Using microscopes, they examined the seeds closely, carefully comparing their size, colour, texture and structure.

As they explored the grounds, the children also marvelled at the great towering trees around them, discovering how such mighty trees can grow from the smallest of seeds. It was a fantastic hands-on experience that allowed the children to investigate like real scientists and brought their classroom learning vividly to life.