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Gardening in schools

Last post 16-01-2009 7:13 PM by Alix. 2 replies.

• 08/01/2009 07:52 PM

  Annie Location: Dorset Joined on: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

  Reply | Contact Hi!  I've never done one of these before, but here goes.  My 5 year old grandson's school is transforming(hopefully) a large patch of ground into a veg/fruit garden, with a pond and sensory garden area.  I will be helping with a gardening club at lunchtimes - we are just setting this up and the real preparationwork starts this weekend.  We have been offered help by a local garden centre and a farming goods outlet - we have been asked to put together a 'wish list'. for tools, equipment etc.`  Where do we start - any suggestions gratefully received.  I have used the RHS Campaign for School Gardening website which is brilliant and will be asking the school to register.  I have an RHS Level II Certificate in Horticulture - Sept. 08 - all theory so far, but we'll see how the practice turns out!  Ideas for the wish list gratefully appreciated. Annie

• 09/01/2009 06:17 PM	In reply to
  Eric Location: Bath Joined on: 09 Jan 2009 Posts: 1	Reply | Contact you might consider constructing raised beds which might make it easier for the children and adults aswell as for equipment may be hand trowels/forks etc watering cans waterbutts if you can collect rain water easily just depends how generous your garden centre and farmers merchants are going to be!

• 16/01/2009 07:13 PM	In reply to
  Alix Location: Bristol Joined on: 19 Dec 2008 Posts: 47	Reply | Contact  Loads of gloves and wellies.