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    • Oct 11, 2021

    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...
    How daycare centres are exposing children to risky play
    • 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...
    Trees in Schools
    • 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...
    Grant Applications - Closing Soon
    • 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...
    Six Seasons
    • Jul 23, 2020

    Six Seasons

    For Noongar people, food gathering and hunting practices were guided by six seasons...
    Finalist!
    • Feb 3, 2020

    Finalist!

    Edible Kids' Gardens was recently selected as a finalist in the Service One / Alliance Bank 2019 Do Good Business Awards...
    EKG spreads the 'Nature is Play' word
    • 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
    Recent Projects: Sylvania Rise & Shine
    • Oct 18, 2016

    Recent Projects: Sylvania Rise & Shine

    Our team recently completed the Rise & Shine Kindy in Southern Sydney suburb of Sylvania, featuring our most impressive pirate ship yet!
    Past Events: The Liverpool Spring Expo
    • 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
    Past Events: Father’s Day at Bungalow 8
    • 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
    Past Events: Barangaroo Reserve
    • 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.
    Edible Cafe Gardens - more than a token parsley.
    • 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...
    Home Gardens -  chickens
    • 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...
    Home Gardens - colour and textures in a small space
    • 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...
    Home Gardens - toddler-friendly spaces
    • 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...
    Home Gardens - creating a restful space
    • 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....
    Bush Tucker plants - part 1
    • 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...
    Some of our favourite sensory plants for kids
    • 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...