Ready-to-use lesson plans and activities empower students to get involved in growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing fresh, seasonal and delicious food.

A few pots, a kitchen trolley or a patch of soil is all it takes to begin.

The kitchen garden team match their experience to support you where you’re at — whether you're just starting out or already on your way.

Join the kitchen garden movement and receive 20% off membership or register for a FREE info session to learn more.

In South Australia, Kali Vincent is a Student Support Officer at Nairne Primary School. She says, “the Kitchen Garden Program membership has given us access to invaluable resources to plan and deliver our kitchen garden classes with ease — significantly cutting down my preparation time and making lesson content decisions a whole lot easier.”

Designed for educators and school staff, a start-up membership provides all the tools and support to confidently begin food education  — no matter the size, budget, or experience of the team.

“As the school year begins to wind down, now is a great time to think about goals for 2026,” explains Kitchen Garden Program Manager, Natasha Grogan.

“We support educators with real-life advice and activities to support your ideas with practical tools, professional development and lesson plans to get you going. We’ve done the hard work for you, so you can pick up the program and get started!”

The Kitchen Garden Program offers powerful learning benefits for children and young people. Evidence shows it has a strong impact on:

  • Encouraging reluctant learners to reconnect.
  • Engagement and comprehension of a vast range of subjects, including literacy and numeracy, sustainability and STEAM subjects.
  • Practical life-long skills of leadership, confidence, communication, problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking.
  • Increased knowledge, confidence and skills in cooking and gardening, as well as their willingness to try new foods.

“With its living, seasonal curriculum and collaborative and inclusive approach, this program provides so many avenues for positive change for a student, class, school and its community.” - Desley Insall, Kitchen Garden Teacher, Collingwood College (VIC)

The Kitchen Garden Program has experienced staff available five days a week to give you the individual support and inspiration you need to run your individual program.

Through a whole school approach to food education, you can boost the engagement, health and wellbeing of students, staff and the community.

To start the new teaching year with the support you need, call 1300 072 543 or email membership@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au to receive 20% off your Kitchen Garden Program membership.