The Growing Schools Garden Birmingham

Key Modules

The key modules are:

• A stumpery and evolutionary garden, exploring geological history and the evolution of plants and animals.

• An aquatic garden representing the development of plants specialised in aquatic environments.

• A prairie garden contrasting with the water-rich environments.

• Woodland borders explore the relationships between flora and fauna and the folklore and myths associated with such places.

• A meadow explores the life to be found in a flowering sward and incorporates an ephemeral labyrinth.

• A willow nest on a sculpted earth mound allows a space for children and adults to crawl into to find sanctuary.

• A poetry garden displays a more architectural atmosphere, a zone for reading, performance and creative and language based activities and boulder walls demonstrate opportunities for adventurous outdoor activities