Focus on fruit

class growing topic

Whether it is growing strawberries in hanging baskets or a mini orchard this topic will introduce the fruit that can be grown in the UK. Pupils will learn how to grow fruit in the school garden.

  • Location: Outdoors & Indoors
  • School term: Late Autumn
  • Level of experience: No experience needed
  • Subject(s): PSHE, Art&DT

Learning objectives

  • Learn about parts of a plant and explore different types of fruit.
  • Pupils will learn basic horticultural techniques such as planting and propagation. 
Main gardening activity Supporting activity 1 Supporting activity 2 Supporting activity 3
Session 1
 Get the soil ready for planting

Fruit families

Pollinator bug hunt

Strawberry patch maths

Session 2
 Plant cane and soft fruit

Travelling food

Fruit facts - what is a fruit

Pips and seeds

Session 3
 Fruit for free - strawberries

Draw a map of your garden

Fruit harvesting calendar

Signs and labels for the garden

Session 4
 Mulch your garden

Fun cane toppers

Fruit growing diary

Fruit recipes