Gardens can be within the school grounds or you may have access to a local community garden. Gardens can be for growing food, supporting wildlife or, preferably, both. A few tubs or a single raised bed count as a garden as does a wild space in the corner of the school field. You do not need to be an expert to begin gardening activities and do not be afraid to learn alongside your pupils or with the help of members of the wider school community.
RHS School Gardening Campaign & Awards is very flexible and is supported by topic and lesson plans, information sheets and activity guides. All are free and you do not have to register with the awards to access them.
Whether you are just starting out in your garden or looking to develop an existing area, the School Gardening Awards can help!
Our rewards scheme is made up of five levels that provide achievable goals which will help you turn your garden into a valuable learning resource…The scheme is accessible to all ages and abilities, urban and rural areas, and is open to all schools, community groups and educational groups in the UK.
The Caley – Grow and Learn in Nature Award is the newest award from the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
How to make your outdoors space more nature friendly.
Developing your skills in biodiversity, plant care, soil health,
propagation and so much more.
Who is it for?
GLiN is for anyone interested in gardening and nature and there is no age limit. Children can also work on a GLiN project as part of their school work, with a teacher or at home with their family. Anyone can work towards achieving their GLiN award, on your own or in a group of any size or age range.
Children in Permaculture website includes research, resources and links for teachers and families and anyone else interested in inter disciplinary learning and Learning for Sustainability.
Garden Organic provides information on the following – Composting, Containers, Diseases, Disorders, Fruit, Ornamentals (Flowers), Pests, Propagation, Soil Management, Vegetables, Water use, Weeds, Wildlife and General
The Growing Advice pages give detailed advice for specific crops. See How to Grow cards for individual vegetables, herbs, fruits and green manures.
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