As part of our Design and Technology Unit, ‘Sow and Grow’, the Year 5 students recently visited the Dalby Garden Centre. During our visit, students investigated the various management systems for running a nursery, including pest and predator, soil, water and plant management. We were surprised to learn that even a plant nursery has a ‘sick bay’ for plants that are unwell!

We all had a wonderful time exploring the greenhouse, viewing the irrigation system, smelling the roses, examining types of packaging used to transport plants in, looking at a variety of pesticides used to protect plants from pests and learning about different types of mulch and soils for gardens.

Thank you to the Dalby Garden Centre for allowing us to visit your wonderful nursery.