EDIBLE KIDS' GARDENS

Recently our Head Designer, Steve Webb, presented at the NSW Horticulture Therapy Conference. He shared our philosophy of nature and play ov

Our team recently completed the Rise & Shine Kindy in Southern Sydney suburb of Sylvania, featuring our most impressive pirate ship yet!

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

A shady garden corridor presented the perfect location for creating an adventure garden for a family with energetic youngsters. Truck tyres create steps up to a hardwood platform which encircles the tree. Kids take on the challenge of swinging or climb up the thick ropes. In its dappled position, the platform is the perfect spot for reading a book, taking an afternoon nap, or for chatting with friends. Timber beams give a fun opportunity to practice balancing and gross motor

A tired patch of grass was transformed into a toddler-friendly edible garden and sitting area. A dry stone creek weaves between the Yucca trees and is crossed by pathways made of sandstone steppers and of sandstone pebbles. In the corner, a hardwood and sandstone bench seat provides a destination point from which to observe the garden. Soil from the creek was used to create a mound in the centre, which increases planting area and makes the small space feel bigger to a young c

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 species suitable for kids' gardens. Here are some of our favourites. Dwarf Apple tree A fruiting tree grafted onto dwarf rootstock, and with selective pruning, ensures crispy fresh apples remain within an arm’s reach. Dwarf Red Mulberry Ornate deciduous tree (2-3m) producing abundant sweet non-staining fruits after 1-2 years. Perfect for