Design a Miniature Garden Competition
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

Flowers, trees, animals, even a pond with geese - you can have whatever you want in your model garden. When you've finished, simply take a digital photo and email it, along with your name, age and address to stanley@cathkidston.com by Friday 26th June. Good luck!

What to do:

1. Gardening, even in miniature, can be a messy job, so before you start, cover your work surface with paper.

2. Until you're ready to use them, stand twigs and leaves in a glass of water and leave the moss to soak.

3. Fill the container - use all compost or two-thirds gravel, then top up with compost to just below the rim.

4. If you want a pond, sink a foil cake case or shaped tin foil into the compost. Fill with water once you've completed your garden. Plant twig trees, position pebble boulders, lay gravel paths and moss 'grass'. Before using the moss, squeeze it gently to remove excess water.

5. To keep the greenery looking green, give your garden a spritz with water every day. You can stand the container on a windowsill, but keep it out of bright sunlight.

What you need:

Newspaper

Twigs, leaves, lawn moss, sand gravel and pebbles gathered from the garden

A large bowl, deep plate or foil baking tray

Gravel and multipurpose compost

Foil cake case or tin foil for the pond

Any small decorative figures, animals and scenery that may inspire you*

Water spray bottle

*remember young children can choke on small items.

Instructions on how to make your own miniature garden can be found here - simply print them off and away you go!

GREAT PRIZES TO WIN:

Our competition is open to everyone, but to make things fair, there are three age groups:

• Six years and under
• Seven to 12 years
• 13 years and over

The winner of each group will receive a £100 Cath Kidston gift voucher

Our Winners

Our Runners Up

* Competition terms & conditions: one entry per person. Not open to staff or their relatives. Photographs can not be returned. A winner will be chosen and notified by email after 26th June 2009.