AWARD WINNING HORTICULTURE TEAM HELPS STUDENTS PLANT HERB GARDEN AT LOCAL SCHOOL

 

Earlier this month, Hunter Valley Gardens’ award winning horticulturist Sean O’Brien and his team visited the Nulkaba Public School in Nulkaba to help Year 1 and 2 classes plant their own herb and vegetable garden for this winter.

 

Sean O’Brien, Horticulturist, Hunter Valley Gardens said, “Many schools across the country are starting to teach their students the importance of sustainability, and are demonstrating the way in which many people harvest their own fruit and vegetables to feed their family.  We are delighted to be a part of this project and look forward to doing more with schools in the area as we all strive for a healthier and environmentally sound future for our children.”

 

As part of their studies, Nulkaba Public School is looking at the history of how people used to live and a component of that will see students nursing a winter garden and planting a summer garden when the weather warms up later this year.

 

In preparation for the big planting day with the students, five of the Hunter Valley Gardens horticultural team prepared the garden bed and irrigation system required to water the plants regularly. 

 

On the day, the eager students and teachers worked with the team to plant herbs such as parsley, basil, and thyme as well as vegetables including carrots, broccoli and onions.

 

Ian Foulstone, Principal, Nulkaba Public School said, “These programs are vital for teaching children about healthy food sources and creating interest at an early age for ongoing participation in gardening and looking after our environment. 

 

“The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we’re looking forward to seeing the Hunter Valley Gardens team again in the next few weeks to assist in the maintenance of our beautiful new garden.  We value their expert advice tremendously.

 

“For this initiative to succeed along with professional input it undoubtedly takes the dedication of both the teachers and students and I’m very proud of what they have achieved so far.”

 

The Hunter Valley Gardens Horticultural team will be looking at assisting other Primary Schools in the area throughout the year as part of their giving back to local community initiatives, and encourage schools to contact the Horticultural Department at the Gardens for further information.      

 

To find out more about Hunter Valley Gardens, visit www.hvg.com.au or call 02 4998 4000.

 

 

 

 

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