Term 4 in the HNS Garden has already been busy with the planting of tomatoes, beetroot, more lettuces and cucumbers.  An abundance of fresh and chemical free produce has been proudly delivered by the students to the Community Kitchen, Forster.

This term interested HNS Gardeners have been allocated their own Garden Bed to be nurtured solely by them.  The autonomy and responsibility of which has been accepted with much enthusiasm and appreciation.  The students know that they do not have to attend the garden every day, as playing with their friends is also important, but at least every 2 days to ensure watering and weeding is maintained for the healthy growth of produce for the Community Kitchen. 

It was wonderful to watch the Mini-Vinnies team enjoying collecting fresh lavender flowers from the HNS Garden to create lavender bags.   The lavender plants will thrive from this tip pruning.

Some students have been enjoying their lunchtime in the garden, just sitting on chairs or sitting on a blanket on the grass and chatting with their friends, all in the shade of the sweet-smelling scented orange and lemon trees.  

Kind regards.

Mrs Jackie Amato

Learning Support Assistant/Garden Supervisor