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School Holidays Are the Best Time to Plan Your Term 4 STEM and Sustainability Project
School holidays are the ideal time to plan practical Term 4 STEM and sustainability projects, from hydroponics and aquaponics to composting, worm farming and food growing.
Anastasia
4 days ago5 min read


Queensland STEM Engagement Grants 2026: Schools Can Apply for Up to $25,000
Queensland schools can now apply for up to $25,000 to deliver hands-on STEM projects. Learn how aquaponics, hydroponics and sustainable food production could become the foundation of a strong grant application.
Anastasia
Sep 16 min read


Spring Growing Australia: What to Grow at Home This Season
Spring is here, which means now is the time to get seedlings started, prepare your growing system and make the most of the season ahead.
Anastasia
Aug 316 min read


Spring Garden Prep Australia: How to Get Your Growing System Ready Before the Season Starts
Spring is one of the best times to reset your growing system, start seedlings and prepare your garden for stronger growth. Here’s how to get ready before the season takes off.
Anastasia
Aug 255 min read


Hydroponics & Aquaponics Courses: Juniors and Masterclasses Now Live
Urban Green Farms’ updated online courses make hydroponics, aquaponics and practical food growing easier to understand for beginners, families, schools and home growers.
Anastasia
Aug 204 min read


Grow Food at Home as Grocery and Petrol Costs Rise in Australia
With grocery bills and petrol prices putting pressure on Australian households, now is a smart time to start growing food at home. Explore hydroponics, aquaponics, raised beds, grow lights and home garden systems from Urban Green Farms.
Anastasia
Aug 75 min read


National Kitchen Garden Awards Closing Soon: A Great Opportunity for Schools and Early Learning Centres
National Kitchen Garden Awards close Friday 7 August. Schools and early childhood services can enter for a chance to win prize packs valued at almost $5,000. Get support from Urban Green Farms with school garden, aquaponics and hydroponics project ideas.
Anastasia
Aug 55 min read


Cost of Living Going Up? Why Now Is the Time to Grow Food at Home Australia
With grocery bills, petrol and household costs rising, now is a smart time to grow food at home. Learn how hydroponics, aquaponics and home garden systems can help Australian households grow fresh herbs, leafy greens and vegetables.
Anastasia
Aug 36 min read


Current and Upcoming School Garden Grants in Australia: Funding Ideas for Aquaponics, Hydroponics and STEM Projects
Looking for school garden grants in Australia? Explore current and upcoming funding opportunities for aquaponics, hydroponics, STEM, sustainability and school garden projects, with support from Urban Green Farms.
Anastasia
Jul 165 min read


Term 3 Science Week Ideas for Teachers: Hands-On STEM Activities with Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Sustainable Growing
Get ready for Term 3 and Science Week with hands-on STEM activities for schools. Explore aquaponics, hydroponics, teacher resources, lesson ideas and classroom growing projects from Urban Green Farms.
Anastasia
Jul 107 min read


Best Hydroponic Starter Kits for Beginners in Australia
If you want to start growing fresh herbs, vegetables, or greens at home in Australia but don’t
want the mess, guesswork, or long learning curve of traditional gardening, hydroponics is the easiest way to begin.
Anastasia
Jun 173 min read


NEW 2026 SCHOOL GRANTS NOW OPEN – FUND YOUR STEM & SUSTAINABLE GARDEN PROJECTS
Explore 2026 school grants now open across Australia including STEM, sustainability, infrastructure, and garden programs. Funding ranges from $1,000 to $600,000+. Urban Green Farms provides grant support, templates, and application guidance.
Anastasia
Jun 33 min read


Start Small, Win Big: Why Schools That Begin with Small Garden & Hydroponic Systems Are More Likely to Secure Grants
Discover why starting with a small school garden, hydroponic system, or desktop growing kit dramatically improves grant success rates for STEM, sustainability and environmental funding in Australian schools.
Anastasia
May 283 min read
The Future of Food Security Is Simpler Than You Think
The future of food security isn’t what most people imagine. It’s not: Large farms, Expensive land, Complex systems. Instead, it’s something far more accessible, and it’s already happening in homes, balconies, and backyards across Australia.
Anastasia
May 202 min read


2026 School Sustainability Grants Are Still Open — But Funding Is Moving Fast
School STEM and sustainability grants are still open in 2026. Learn how Australian schools can secure funding for garden and aquaponics learning projects.
Anastasia
May 182 min read


Low Maintenance Hydroponic Gardening Systems for Easy Home Growing
Most people say they want to garden. But what they actually want is simple:
Fresh food, thriving plants, and a system that doesn’t demand constant attention. That’s where low maintenance hydroponic gardening systems change everything.
Anastasia
May 133 min read


Nurturing Seeds of Science: How Schools Are Preparing for Science Week 2026 with Hands-On STEM Garden Projects
Instead of building everything from scratch, schools are now using structured, ready-to-run STEM garden projects designed specifically for Science Week. These allow schools to:
Launch quickly without long preparation
Align directly with the “Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all,” theme, Deliver meaningful, hands-on learning immediately
Anastasia
May 112 min read


How to Teach Kids to Grow Food: School Garden Ideas That Actually Work (With Real STEM Outcomes)
If you want kids to understand where food comes from, there’s one method that consistently works better than lessons, videos, or worksheets: Let them grow it for real STEM outcomes
Anastasia
May 73 min read


Start Now, Fund Later: Why Schools Are Building Garden & STEM Projects Before Grants Open
Forward-thinking schools are changing the approach:
Instead of waiting for funding to begin, they start with a small, achievable version of the project. Why? Because funders don’t just want ideas.They want proof.
Anastasia
May 43 min read


How Australian Schools Are Securing $10K+ for Garden & STEM Projects (2026 Guide)
Across Australia right now, schools are quietly securing $5,000 to $20,000+ in funding for sustainability, food education, and hands-on STEM learning. The difference? They’re not just applying, they’re applying strategically.
Anastasia
Apr 273 min read
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