VICTORIAN SCHOOLS GARDEN PROGRAM

The importance of school gardens

NGIV’s Victorian Schools Garden Program (VSGP) aims to inspire school communities to make the most of their outdoor spaces and promote a lifelong connection with the natural environment and of course, gardening.

VSGP, now in its 44th year, has never had more engagement, and is consistently receiving record entries from schools for its Grants and Awards Programs, year after year.

And after what has been a challenging time for all of us, there’s never been a more important moment to encourage children to connect with nature, discover the many benefits of gardening, and take their learning outside. Thanks to our sponsors we will distribute a combined $80,000 worth of vouchers and products to Victorian schools in 2022!

Find out if your local primary school or kinder is already growing with VSGP. If they aren’t, direct them to vsgp.org.au for information on how they can enter our Awards or Grants Program, access the latest resources to embed outdoor learning and school gardens in their curriculum, and attend professional development workshops and events.

The Victorian Schools Garden Program is proudly supported by