Support for garden project

Students in the support unit on the senior campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College have received community support for their vegetable garden project, according to college principal Mr Pat Lewis.

"The students had identified an ideal site enclosed in a protected area of the senior campus to learn to grow, harvest and prepare a range of vegetables but needed the materials to carry out the project," Mr Lewis said.

"Several local businesses came to their aid and the project is now well and truly up and running."

Campbell's Building Supplies provided timber to form up the beds, Roy Lamb provided soil, Courtyard Capers of Ettalong provided the plants, House to Home provided rolls of wire, Thoroughgood Plumbers installed a tap, and Mitre 10 Umina provided the hoses and fittings for watering.

"Now, spinach, tomatoes, peas and beans are flourishing and students studies in Science, Home Economics and Technology offer real hands on learning," Mr Lewis said.

Press release, March 8 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College