Sustainable Gardening

Develop the basic skills of good gardening practice.

Through a hands-on experience, students will learn about water conservation, organic gardening, and composting. While exploring the Gardens, students will gain skills and inspiration for gardens in their community.

Students will

• Observe organic and sustainable gardening methods in action

• Participate in some real work in the kitchen garden

• Propagate a plant/seed to take home

Key focuses

• Organic gardening methods and sustainable practices 

• The benefits of gardening for us and our community

• Hands-on learning and sharing ideas

Curriculum Links

• Level 3-4 Health and Physical Education, Design and Technologies and Science

• Level 5-6 Design and Technologies, Science and Geography

The Food Forest program is a similar program suitable for Years Prep - 2.

Teacher Resources

Sustainable Gardening Teacher Resources