Palmwoods State School   

In June I had my last day at Palmwoods State School, this was the first school in which I set up a permaculture garden and ran the program.  When I first introduced the program to the school in 2004 they had no evidence I could do it, it was just a vision I had, but they believed in me, and the program, and as we know, the rest is history.

For the many permie people involved, Palmwoods set up day was so memorable - 85 people came together to support me and my vision of Edible School Gardens and turn a bit patch of grass into a series of no dig gardens.  
 
It was a very sad day saying goodbye to my baby, Palmwoods.  They have nurtured me and we have had much to celebrate over the years. 

There were many tears, especially from me as I explained to the kids that it was time for me to hand the project totally over to the school so that I could move on to other schools, though of course I will always be in contact with them. 

The Year 6's surprised me with homemade pizza for lunch and we did a beautiful banner with their messages on it. 

Clare Cox, who I have worked with since day one, and a wonderful grandparent Bill Bateman will continue the program.