Project Overview – Winter Gardens Academy Primary & Nursery
We’re proud to be supporting a fantastic outdoor learning initiative at Winter Gardens Academy. As part of a large-scale gardening project, we’ve supplied multiple bulk bags of high-quality Topsoil Loam, ideal for vegetable and flower cultivation. In addition, we provided durable timber Sleepers to construct raised planting beds, ensuring a solid, long-lasting structure for the growing areas.
This is a significant project aimed at encouraging pupils to get hands-on with nature, learning to grow their own vegetables and flowers from seed to harvest. Once completed, the garden will become an inspiring and educational environment for the children, promoting sustainability, healthy eating, and outdoor learning.
Want to create your own raised garden
1. Materials
Topsoil Loam – Nutrient-rich soil for planting
Sleepers – For building sturdy raised beds
Compost or Mulch – For soil conditioning
Weed Membrane – Prevents weed growth under beds
Fixings – Timber screws, brackets, etc.
Gardening Tools – Spades, forks, rakes, watering cans
2. Tools Needed
Cordless drill/driver
Saw (or pre-cut sleepers)
Spirit level
Tape measure
Wheelbarrow
3. Build Process
Plan layout – Measure space, mark bed positions
Build frames – Stack and secure sleepers
Install beds – Level ground, lay weed membrane, place frames
Fill with soil – Mix topsoil and compost
Planting – Choose age-appropriate, seasonal veggies/flowers
Watering/Irrigation – Manual or drip system
Maintenance – Mulching, weeding, crop rotation
4. Optional Upgrades
Mini greenhouse or polytunnel
Rainwater harvesting
Child-safe tool sets
Educational signage
Wildlife-friendly features (bug hotel, bird feeders)
