Life in a Garden

Activities and Projects for the Outdoor Classroom, Years F-6

Ross Mars

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Amba Press
30 November 2023

Philosophy & theory of education; Schools; Pre-school & kindergarten; Primary & middle schools; Practical interests (Children's&YA)

Help your primary students develop a deep appreciation for the natural world with Life in a garden: Activities and projects for the outdoor classroom. In this practical handbook, permaculture expert Dr Ross Mars guides teachers through the basics of garden design and maintenance, while providing opportunities for students to explore and contribute to a thriving ecosystem.

The easy-to-implement investigations and hands-on projects included in this book allow students to observe and understand the dynamic processes that take place in the garden environment and encourage them to consider sustainable solutions to keep their plants healthy and productive.

Using this resource, readers will find:

tips for effective garden design, including establishing basic garden beds and deciding on effective planting strategies advice for seasonal planting and harvesting produce sustainable solutions for managing common pests flexible activities aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

You'll love watching your students learn to love gardening as they make a positive impact on their local environment.

By: Ross Mars
Imprint: Amba Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781923116160
ISBN 10: 1923116169
Pages: 150
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ross Mars is a highly regarded permaculture teacher, designer and consultant. He is the author of a number of bestselling books on permaculture. Ross founded Candlelight Farm, a permaculture demonstration site and training centre in Western Australia. In recent years Ross has focussed on developing permaculture gardens and education strategies within schools, and developing and installing greywater reuse systems in and around Perth.