The challenge was to design a miniature
garden that uses edible plants, plants that attract wildlife, and to reuse
something which would otherwise have been thrown away.
The themes were the Year of Stories, One
Planet Picnic and Wildlife Gardening so we had to tell a story through our
Pocket Garden. The story we chose to tell was primarily the Gruffalo but we have designed other characters too.
This was a fantastic opportunity for us to investigate plants and wildlife, develop creative
design skills and apply that knowledge to create a sustainable garden while
working as a team. It is part of our ASDAN award and will also help sustain our Eco Schools Award.
We are thrilled to
have been chosen and have been busy turning the design into a real garden. It is the size of a wooden palette and will feature in an online showcase for a public vote on the Keep Scotland Beautiful website
between 8 June – 20 June. Keep watching this blog and the school Facebook page for
pictures of our finished garden and a link to cast your vote!
Find out more about the competition on the Keep Scotland Beautiful website.
