Kylie plants seeds of curiousity at Banana
Published on 18 April, 2011
CQUniversity research worker Kylie Hopkins recently visited students of Banana Primary School to explain her job as a plant scientist.
Students have been learning about the water cycle and how to conserve water and use it responsibly.
Kylie Hopkins with grade 1 and 2 students showing off their hydroponic garden
"I showed them how to prepare and maintain a water-efficient hydroponic (soil-less) vegetable garden made of recyclable materials," Kylie said.
"Students loved the hands-on demonstration - they planted and watered their gardens and were excited to maintain them into term 2 when they will be able to eat their own produce."
