Meldrum Academy s pocket garden won a special commendation from the judges.
Children, from as young as three, were challenged to design a colourful and sustainable garden that could feature at the Scottish Gardens Show at Scone Palace in late May.
Sadly, the show was cancelled due to Covid restrictions. However, the entrants grew and built their gardens to be showcased online.
Meldrum Academy submission – Harry’s Haven – features a pond in a bucket, space for insects, and bird feeders.
The judges commented: “This is an excellent achievement. The idea of a pond in a bucket is really well done and the garden has a soft, natural feel with plastic containers cleverly disguised. The plants are well chosen and there is a bit of room for them to grow too.
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During 2020 and 2021, 230 entries were received from 22 of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas.
The winning schools received the opportunity to build and grow their designs to appear in a digital showcase.
Children, from as young as three, were challenged to design a colourful and sustainable garden that could feature at the Scottish Gardens Show at Scone Palace in late May.
Sadly, the show has had to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
However, the winning schools are still growing and building their gardens and these finished gardens will be available to view in an online showcase, where the nation will also be able to vote for their favourite Pocket Garden.