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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


Best Aquaponics System for Schools in Australia: What to Choose and Why
Looking for the best aquaponics system for schools? Learn what Australian schools should consider before choosing an aquaponics system for STEM, sustainability and food education.
Anastasia
Jul 277 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


Where Fertiliser Value Gets Lost: Why Nutrient Efficiency Matters
The latest Happy Soils article explores how fertiliser value can be lost through leaching, nutrient lock-up, weak roots and poor soil function.
Anastasia
Jul 143 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


Why More Fertiliser Is Not Always the Answer
The latest Happy Soils article asks farmers to review soil function, nutrient access and fertiliser efficiency before increasing input rates.
Anastasia
Jul 83 min read
Nitrogen Applied Is Not Always Nitrogen Used
Nitrogen applied is not always nitrogen used. Urban Green Farms introduces the next Happy Soils article on nitrogen efficiency, soil biology and fertiliser return.
Anastasia
Jun 303 min read


Best Aquaponics Kit for Schools, Homes and Backyards
Looking for the best aquaponics kit in Australia? Compare school aquaponics systems, backyard aquaponics kits and home food-growing setups from Urban Green Farms.
Anastasia
Jun 257 min read


Urea Costs Are Rising: What Australian Farmers Need to Think About Before Their Next Fertiliser Spend
Urea costs are rising. Australian farmers need to review nitrogen efficiency, soil function and input strategy before their next fertiliser spend.
Anastasia
Jun 234 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
How Real-Time Plant Data Is Changing Gardening
Learn how a smart WiFi soil moisture sensor helps you monitor soil conditions in real time. Discover how temperature, humidity, and moisture tracking can improve plant health and remove guesswork from watering.
Anastasia
Jun 152 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


Rising Fertiliser & Urea Costs in Farming: Can the Happy Soils Range Help Improve Soil Health While Managing Expenses?
With fertiliser and urea prices rising sharply, farmers are under pressure to maintain yields while controlling costs. Discover how the Happy Soils range may support healthier soils, improved nutrient efficiency, and more sustainable farming outcomes.
Anastasia
Jun 13 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 $50 Garden That Keeps Producing Food Every Week (The Beginner Seeds Setup Australians Are Starting With)
You can start growing fresh food at home for around $50 and it can keep producing food week after week.
Anastasia
May 253 min read
Why Growing Your Own Food Might Be the Most Important Skill of 2026
The cost of living may keep rising but so does something else: Awareness, Self-reliance, The desire to take control, the good news is: you don’t need to change everything, you just need to start growing something.
Anastasia
May 223 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


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


Winter Garden Must-Have: Why Healthy Soil is the Secret to Stronger Plants (and Bigger Harvests)
If your garden slows down in winter, it’s not because nothing can grow.
It’s because the soil isn’t being supported.
Cooler months put stress on plants, slow microbial activity, and reduce nutrient availability. That means if your soil isn’t actively nourished, your garden quietly loses momentum. That’s where the Happy Soils range from Happy Soils becomes a winter essential
Anastasia
May 92 min read
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