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Gardening by Biome

Creating gardens that are inspired by nature's biomes.

Science and Technology - Stage 3

  • ST3-4LW-S A student examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things  

   Skills

  • ST3-2DP-T A student plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

Geography - Stage 3

  • GE3-1 describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments

  • GE3-2 explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments  

  • Literacy 
  • Numeracy 
  • Information and Communication Technology 
  • Critical and Creative Thinking 
  • Personal and Social 
  • Ethical Understanding
  • Intercultural Understanding.

https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Stories/2018/Trend-alert-succulent-mini-gardens-are-back 

https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Stories/2019/The-science-of-propagation 

https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Visit/Things-to-see-do/Unmissable-Gardens/The-Fernery 

beautiful red flowers in a garden
Biomes and Gardens
The different biomes of the world provide inspiration for selecting plants when creating gardens.
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arid scene with cacti
The Arid Biome
The well-adapted plants of the arid biome are striking and unique.
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Venus fly trap plants
The Temperate Biome
Plants adapted to a temperate biome require strong winter and summer seasons.
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A large frangipani flower
The Tropical Biome
Tropical plants are popular garden plants. 
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