Alphabet Street Eco Mini Mag Newcastle

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3. Build your own veggie patch Not only is a childâ€&#x;s very own veggie patch a great way to develop good eating habits but also a wonderful way to introduce children to the garden and the environment. Composting, worm gardens, water reticulation plus the harvest are all parts of the veggie garden the kids will love and learn from. If you need a little assistance in setting up a veggie patch or introducing you little one to the garden head to the Gardening 4 Kids Blog for all your answers.

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4.Visit a community garden

With the increase of urban living in the city, many children are without their own gardens and therefore donâ€&#x;t have the same exposure to gardening as suburban families do. Community gardens are a great way to educate children and get hands on with nature and the environment. There are plenty of community gardens in the Newcastle area that you can get involved in. Regular working bees are planned each month, where members and non members of the garden are invited to assist in general maintenance of the gardens. Kids will love learning about how To find your local community garden click HERE.

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