Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to catch up with a gathering of school principals and school garden educators who came together to celebrate another successful year of the Victorian School Gardens Network. From something like the Local Government Awards for Excellence in the Environment last week, to this gathering of committed and passionate educators, I so appreciate all the people out there who are working within their frameworks and their respective organisations and professions with very similar outlooks and mission statements: to care for and nurture our amazing planet.

Millie explores a hedge maze, Clarence goes to a koala hospital, Hannah tours a farm with a holistic approach, we meet an elder sharing her knowledge of a special WA plant, Josh shares maintenance tips for grey water irrigation systems and Sophie makes Christmas gifts for growing.

Sophie shows us how to create festive seed balls for the garden – the perfect Christmas gift!

Josh shows how to maintain a grey water irrigation system in the garden.

Uncover the mystery and colour-changing magic behind the Christmas poinsettia plant!

Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath and table centrepiece.

Looking for a Christmas tree with a difference? Why not give a native a go! Here are some you could try.

Impress your guests with home-grown produce!

Your garden holiday to-do list is here!