At the Waverley Montessori Preschool, we are introducing the children to sustainability by growing a little vegetable patch in our backyard.
After one false start with the veggie path after the possums or birds ate all our seedlings, we were off to a good start. The children have planted a range of vegetables including lettuce, spinach, beetroot and strawberries. We also planted a herb patch which consists of coriander, basil, parsley and lemongrass.
While planting the seedlings we explained to the children the health benefits of eating our vegetables and how herbs can help make our food taste yummier.
And the second time around, we made sure to place a net around the patch so that no cheeky animals could find their way in!
Until next time,
Mrs. Zarine