How 'cotton wooling' can stunt development
Senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sunshine Coast, Rachael Sharman, said the drop in accidents at Hudson's childcare...
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- Oct 11, 2021
How daycare centres are exposing children to risky play
This is a fantastic article that outlines the incredible benefits of a carefully designed play space. Check it out here or read it below...
- Dec 14, 2020
Trees in Schools
With the growing impacts of climate change, outdoor heat has become a serious issue. A recent study of 1000 schools by WSU revealed a...
- Nov 30, 2020
Grant Applications - Closing Soon
Grants of up to $15k each are being offered to NSW Public Schools for innovative and hands-on sustainability projects that are...
- Jul 23, 2020
Six Seasons
For Noongar people, food gathering and hunting practices were guided by six seasons...
- Feb 3, 2020
Finalist!
Edible Kids' Gardens was recently selected as a finalist in the Service One / Alliance Bank 2019 Do Good Business Awards...
- Oct 18, 2016
EKG spreads the 'Nature is Play' word
Recently our Head Designer, Steve Webb, presented at the NSW Horticulture Therapy Conference. He shared our philosophy of nature and play ov
- Oct 18, 2016
Recent Projects: Sylvania Rise & Shine
Our team recently completed the Rise &Â Shine Kindy in Southern Sydney suburb of Sylvania, featuring our most impressive pirate ship yet!
- Oct 13, 2016
Past Events: The Liverpool Spring Expo
It was a blustery windy, busy Spring day in October for the Liverpool Spring Expo. Our team welcomed hundreds of families into the space as
- Oct 13, 2016
Past Events: Father’s Day at Bungalow 8
Being my first event with EKG, it was really nice to see kids and their families enjoy themselves so much and engage with nature in the midd
- Sep 1, 2016
Past Events: Barangaroo Reserve
A massive pop-up, sensory, adventure playground for thousands of kids at a one-day event located in the Cutaway at the Barangaroo reserve.
- May 13, 2016
Edible Cafe Gardens - more than a token parsley.
Edible gardens in cafes are becoming increasingly popular. But not all cafe gardens are created equal. Some are incredible resources to...
- May 4, 2016
Home Gardens - chickens
A shady garden corridor presented the perfect location for creating an adventure garden for a family with energetic youngsters. Truck...
- May 4, 2016
Home Gardens - colour and textures in a small space
This inner west Sydney front garden combines formal and informal elements. Mauve flowering natives and red foliage was chosen to...
- May 4, 2016
Home Gardens - toddler-friendly spaces
A tired patch of grass was transformed into a toddler-friendly edible garden and sitting area. A dry stone creek weaves between the Yucca...
- May 4, 2016
Home Gardens - creating a restful space
An established Crepe Myrtle in this Rodd Point home garden provided the perfect dappled conditions for creating a peaceful garden space....
- May 3, 2016
Bush Tucker plants - part 1
The "Cascade" Lilly Pilly makes for a wonderful landscape feature and native bush tucker. With lush, pink-tipped foliage and refreshing...
- Apr 27, 2016
Some of our favourite sensory plants for kids
We need our plants to be colourful and aromatic and pleasant to touch, as well as flavourful! Over time we've refined our lists of plants...
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