Why every school in Australia should have a kitchen garden

To celebrate the launch of our revamped newsletter we held a competition in the October edition and asked our subscribers to tell us why every school in Australia should have a kitchen garden.

We were so impressed with the three winning entries we thought we’d share their lovely words…

“Kitchen gardens teach children essential skills, not only about life cycles and different foods, but also socialisation skills and cooperation. To see students working together and talking about their garden is the most amazing and grounding thing I have ever seen. I wish more schools could have a garden.” Lisa Gormley, Spring Gully, Victoria.

“Children involved in kitchen gardens learn about eating and growing fresh healthy food, an essential ingredient for long-term health. Kitchen gardens provide an abundantly stimulating learning environment for the school curriculum, while providing a platform for the development of invaluable social skills. Kitchen gardens are an essential ingredient in Australian schools.” Alison Dean, Aberfeldie, Victoria.

“With the rising rate of obesity and subsequent risk of chronic disease, children need to learn how simple (and cheap) it can be to access healthy (and tastier), fresh foods. This helps them learn to care for and appreciate the natural environment, to care for themselves and for others, and creates bonding experiences between siblings, parents, school staff and communities.” Rebecca Hammond, Rosemeadow, New South Wales.

The winners will receive a copy of The Energy Freedom Home for their efforts, thanks to Scribe publications.

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