Sustainable gardens for young green thumbs 

Early learning centres in Mosman have received a boost to education and environmental outcomes with Mosman Council funding installation of new sustainable watering systems for garden beds.  

The WaterUps wicking systems were installed at two sites, The Northern Nursery School and Ballykin Mosman, following a call to early learning centres across the local government area for expressions of interest.  

The recycled plastic modular units, constructed to custom shapes and sizes, provide a low maintenance, water-saving garden bed irrigation system. 

The Northern Nursery School Director Natalie Cordukes said the new watering system was a welcome addition to the centre’s garden beds. 

“Children are involved in growing vegetables and herbs for the community and families,” Ms Cordukes said. 

“Sometimes we’ll survey the local streets and see what they want planted and then children and teachers maintain the gardens. 

“We’re very excited about the new WaterUps system because it will make these vegetables and herbs thrive.”