Garden

Change of Season

The autumn has arrived and our summer crops are getting close to their finish. Although we’re still enjoying plenty of tomatoes and cucumbers, we have started planning for the autumn planting. In addition to our vegetables, we are harvesting and drying herbs and teas like lemon verbena, sage and oregano. 

Senior students have been busy planting yellow beans and potatoes. Although the beans are usually planted in spring, we had great success planting them in autumn due to mild temperatures and quick cropping. 

Baked potatoes were a great hit and as requested by students, we’re planning them again. 

Baked potatoes were a great hit and as requested by students, we’re planning them again. 

Planting Potatoes

Tea Harvest

Yr 3/4s have done a great job picking the leaves of lemon verbena and sage branches. The Padua was filled with the wonderful scents as they worked through the piles of herbs. The leaves are washed, dried and packed for later use. We’re looking forward to warm teas during the colder months. 

Beans and Potato Sprouting

Seniors Gardening

Ladybug Photos

Do you recognise these insects? They are larvae of beneficial insects  - Ladybugs. We love seeing them in the garden as they feed on powdery mildew that attacks leaves of cucumbers and zucchinis. Students are really fascinated with them.

Garden Market 

Date: Thursday March 14 

Time: 3:15 - 3:40 pm

Place: School Garden

School Garden market is a great opportunity for St Anthony’s families to buy herbs, teas and seeds students grow organically and support our program. Bring a few gold coins and a bag. See you then. 

Have a restful long weekend and soak up as much sunshine as possible.

Vesna Simic

Learning Support Officer