Fungi are fascinating for kids
This week’s ‘Vegie’ on View are mushrooms however they aren’t really a vegie at all – they are a type of fungus. These fascinating fungi are perfect for kids – they don’t require a garden, they grow in the dark and can even be grown in cupboards! Here are some other fun facts about the humble mushroom: Continue reading →
Broad beans have beautiful flowers
Broad beans are very easy for kids to grow and the size of the seeds make them easy for little hands to handle. Here are some interesting facts that you and the kids may not know about this humble little bean: Continue reading →
Kale is a versatile and easy vegie for kids to grow this season
Do you love smoothies and chips? If so, kale is the vegie for you! Don’t believe me? Well read on to find out some great recipes and facts all about this great little plant. Continue reading →
Cress egg heads can be made indoors or out
Making cress egg heads is a quick, fun and cute gardening activity kids can do indoors or out. Not only is it fun the result is nutritious as well. To make an egg head you will need: Continue reading →
Carrots are great vegies for kids to grow
Carrots are great for kids. They are easy to grow, healthy and come in a range of fascinating colours. That’s why they are this week’s Vegie on View. Continue reading →
Did you know that ADAM can help you and your kids make great compost?
ADAM is a great way to help kids remember the important elements required for making good compost for the garden: Continue reading →
Pak choy is a delicious and versatile vegie for kids
Pak choy is a delicious and nutritious vegie that kids can easily grow in the garden. It is also this week’s Vegie on View so here are some interesting facts about this interesting little plant: Continue reading →
Pak choy growing in the school vegie patch
One of my fellow gardening teacher colleagues put me on to this recipe for cooking with kids. It is a variation of the classic Chang’s Noodle Salad using pak choy or bok choy. It is a very popular salad dish that children love making. It is simple to prepare, uses produce that can easily be grown in the garden, is cheap and to top it all off – it is delicious! Continue reading →
Vegie on View - Bright and colourful silverbeet
This week’s Vegie on View is silverbeet. This great vegie is easy to grow, is super healthy and comes in some really interesting colours. Here are some cool facts about silverbeet: Continue reading →