by rhianna | Dec 7, 2020 | Garden Updates, Uncategorized
About three weeks ago our aeroponic tower was installed with small shoots of veggies such as Pak Choy, Thai basil and even eggplant! Three weeks on and it’s just about overgrown. The rate at which these vegetables are growing is faster than we’ve ever seen on campus, clearly, this new technology creates an environment of nutrients, minerals and hydration that accelerates its growth.
Below is a side by side comparison to see this incredible growth.
Growing on the aeroponic is the following,
Dwarf Tomatoes, Red Giant Mustard, Nufar Basil, Black Leaf Pak Choy, Rocket, Marigold Tangerine Gem, Kyoto Minuza, Orange Mint, Dark Opal Basil, Mulato Chili, Tuscan Kale, Baby Eggplant, Chinese Capsicum, Leaf Lettuce Thai Basil, Mustard Greens, Ulam Raja, Lemon Balm and Butterhead Lettuce.
Let us know if you’d like to take some home or if you have any recipes you’d recommend!
by chris | Dec 7, 2020 | Garden Updates, Uncategorized
Thanks to the person who added a smile to our aubergine plant in the hydroponics tower last week. Spreading joy through nature!
by chris | Dec 7, 2020 | Student Experiences, Uncategorized
Tenisha 9AFi
During Incredible edible I learned about the composting process in our school as I took part in it one session, before this service I never knew how our school discarded excess leaves or plant based waste. Another thing I learnt was about weeding and how to differentiate plants from weeds. I really enjoyed this service and it was very fun to take part in.
by chris | Dec 7, 2020 | Student Experiences, Uncategorized
Hanseol Kang (9FYA)
I had some enjoyable moments such as cutting down trees, watering plants and much more.
Well, now I know how to distinguish weeds from plants, some amazing techniques to cut down banana trees and a lot of different ways to water plants.
Not through coursework or anything. From pure outdoor experience.
P.s. cutting down trees was such a fun experience.
by chris | Dec 7, 2020 | Student Experiences, Uncategorized
Seoyeon Lauren Kim, Grade 10 Ava, FIB.:
As the first service since I came to this school, Incredible Edible was a very rewarding experience to me. I have learned many new things and skills not only about gardening and plants, but also have I learned many things about teamwork. Particularly I have experienced how important teamwork is as I could rely on our team. In many situations we didn’t know how to do certain tasks, but we always managed to find it out together. I certainly enjoyed going to our small garden at the transition between the maths block and the high school building every Thursday and to occasionally chop off a papaya tree, distinguish between weeds and plants and to clear the composts etc. Learning about new plants, how to garden new plants and how to take care of them was always fun and ‘incredible’! The few ‘edible’ treats, like the tea made of butterfly pea flowers that we picked ourselves, was very nice and refreshing to drink.
