Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Low Trolley - Medium

Simply the easiest way to grow your own veggies. The Vegepod has revolutionised the backyard veggie patch and is the perfect introduction to gardening for children. Grow just about any herb or veggie!! The award winning product for innovation and excellence also featured on TV's The Shark Tank. The cutting edge technology removes all the effort and ongoing maintenance of a traditional veggie patch. Container Gardening: An easy to manage contained garden bed is perfect for any centres outdoor area. Control the growth and veggie quality in a separate environment away from the ground. There is no possibility of contamination from existing soil and loss of nutrients to nearby trees. Self Watering: Veggie health is ensured with the self-watering technology by using a wicking system that waters the plants from below. Plants can last weeks without watering in the Vegepods, as the reservoir reduces watering by up to 80%. Protective Cover: A greenhouse in your backyard by using a polyethylene knitted mesh to protect crops from UV and pests. The cover also helps manage temperature by allowing water and air to penetrate. Easy Set Up: The system clips together in minutes, even the children can do it. Fill with good organic soil mix and you are ready. Mist-Spray Watering: Clips onto any standard hose fitting for easy watering. Durable: Made from UV stabilised polypropylene. A durable and completely safe food-grade plastic for growing veggies and recyclable. Rapid Growth: Micro climate canopy enables superior growth of all plants - grow veggies 50% faster. Nutrient Recycling: Not only does the reservoir capture excess water, it also recycles those valuable nutrients in your potting mix. KindyGarden Early Years Gardening Program: Vegepod have consulted with the Centre for Children and Young People at Southern Cross University and First Years Early Childhood Consulting to develop a suite of gardening lesson plans designed to help guide educators throughout the entire growing process. How the lessons link to the Early Years Learning Framework? Each lesson links to principles, practices and learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework, which are highlighted for educators convenience on each lesson plan. These links have been identified through trialling these lesson plans in Early Childhood settings, however other outcomes may be observed depending on the children and educators taking part in the lessons. Each lesson plan clearly articulates how it links to the EYLF. How do the lessons help meet the National Quality Standards? The KindyGarden lesson plans can help services meet the National Quality Standards in the following ways. (Note: further standards may be met depending on the children and educators involved). Quality area 1 - Educational program and practice: The KindyGarden is implemented as part of the educational curriculum. The documentation templates allow educators to document childrens voices and learning, as well as showing links to the EYLF. Quality area 2 - Childrens health and safety: Children are introduced and encouraged to participate in healthy eating and hygiene practices. Quality area 3 - Physical Environment: The KindyGarden helps embed sustainable practices in the Early Childhood service. The KindyGarden also supports children to take responsibility for the environment. Furthermore, the KindyGarden is perfect to help services meet Education and Care Services Regulation regarding children having access to natural materials and resources. Quality area 5 - Relationships with children: The KindyGarden encourages all children to be involved, if they choose. As a group project, this encourages children to collaborate, communicate, share ideas and be respectful. The KindyGarden also offers opportunities for educators to build reciprocal relationships with the children throughout the project.

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