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The Australian School Gardens Network

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Grape Vines School Gardens Discussion Group

With over three hundred subscribers this is a great list for networking with other educators, sharing events and learning from others. Just click on the link below to become a member and start posting! Join the Grape Vines School Gardens Discussion Group.

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This site is for sharing resources and discussion on school gardens only. For content more relevant to community gardens visit the Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network.

Due to high amount s of spam new members can no longer sign up directly and must be approved before hand.

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Please be aware that it is illegal to publish photos of children without prior permission from their parents.

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Brendan Bolton is now a member of Gardens for learning Dec 1, 2011
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Matt Cattanach replied to Growing Communities's discussion 'NING's hosting costs'
Hi Folks,   This site has potential for us school food garden folk in SA, but we haven't yet used to it's fullest. I'd be happy to pay, and suggest a tiered membership/ payment structure where members representing government/…
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Mark Brown replied to Growing Communities's discussion 'NING's hosting costs'
I think some "membership" would be in order and I am willing to contribute to the current costs. Whether I remain a member depends on the site relevence to Purple Pears operation. I have not been near the site for some time as it was…
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NING's hosting costs

Dear allAt the moment, we are not so sure of the role that the network has played over the years, nor how active members are, nor how useful it's been in helping to promote school gardens for learning. We do know however, that currently there are close to 200 members in the network making it a significant bunch of people somewhat interested in school gardens, all colliding on this site. As you may know since last year NING hosting services ceased to be free. Last year, when fees were first…See More
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Best laid plans - James Blunt (piano cover)

You don't like it in the dark but you won't let me shine a light I would wash away your troubles But it seems The more that I hold on The more that you let g...
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Robyn Cook

Salad Central at Chevallum School Community Garden

1st and 8th March

 

The rain has abated but left the ground soggy and muddy and the air thick with humidity. Chris, our groundsman brought several tractor loads of wood chips up to the garden and this was spread in the hardwearing areas between the garden and the shed and the compost areas. The sludge was minimised and we had fun with the springiness of the bark on two inch deep mud.

 

This fortnight we set up an experiment to see the…

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Posted by Robyn Cook on April 27, 2011 at 8:01am

Robyn Cook

Salad Central at Chevallum School Community Garden

1st February 2011

 

The first week back at Salad Central, Chevallum School's SAKG (week two of the term) saw us confronted by the type of growth our sub-tropical Sunshine Coast can expect from near-relentless rainfall coupled with heat. Three metre Qld arrowroot dwarfed all-comers and rampant growth from every plant in the garden is an excellent opportunity for exploration, all the while mindful of snakes. I deliberately left the growth so we could all appreciate the…

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Posted by Robyn Cook on April 27, 2011 at 8:00am

Sabine Jakosch

You can participate in the Gift Flow !

Hans Schoenburg is one of the people who started "GiftFlow", a website

for gift economy that whoever likes to is invited to use:



"We started GiftFlow

to give

communities a new set of tools. Here’s how it works: individuals log

onto GiftFlow and

create a

profile where they list everything they have to give away (ranging from a

spare jacket to… Continue

Posted by Sabine Jakosch on September 12, 2010 at 6:00am

Faith Thomas

Brisbane Youth Environment Network

Some of you working in Brisbane high schools may be interested to know about the newly emerging Brisbane Youth Environment Network.

The network is all about providing young people with support, skills, resources and opportunities for peer learning and collaboration. For more information including upcoming events check out the website.

Posted by Faith Thomas on March 23, 2010 at 4:09pm

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NING's hosting costs 2 Replies

Dear allAt the moment, we are not so sure of the role that the network has played over the years, nor how active members are, nor how useful it's been in helping to promote school gardens for…Continue

Started by Growing Communities in Sample Title. Last reply by Matt Cattanach Sep 19, 2011.

Mary Bell

School Garden Professional Development Days at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in March

Hello I have just joined the group. My name is Mary Bell and I am an Education Officer with the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. I am wanting to let schools and teachers in NSW that registrations are…Continue

Started by Mary Bell in Sample Title Feb 15, 2011.

Growing Communities

"Village Green" at the Jack Johnson's upcoming concert at the River Stage - Botanical Gardens in Brisbane on 13 December 2010. 4 Replies

Hiya all.We are excited to have been invited to be part of the "Village Green" at the Jack Johnson's upcoming concert at the River Stage - BotanicalGardens in Brisbane on 13 December 2010.This means…Continue

Started by Growing Communities in Sample Title. Last reply by Growing Communities Nov 13, 2010.

Linda Holmes

Chickens in your School Garden 5 Replies

Hi Everyone, We are in the process of setting up a (permaculture) Outdoor Classroom at my Grandson's Primary School. Final design goes in at the end of next week. We would eventually like to have a…Continue

Started by Linda Holmes in Uncategorized. Last reply by Dan Bakker Nov 8, 2010.

 
 
 

Useful resources

Linking food to curriculum visual guide.pdf
Seed Savers food gardens in schools handbook.pdf
Why garden in schools - a visual look at the research.pdf
Unit of work in a herb garden from Nowra High School NSW.pdf
The Edible Schoolyard - improving behaviour and academic results.pdf
Setting up a worm farm in your school.pdf

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