Pupils at Rosneath Primary School have reached the national finals of a ‘pocket garden’ competition.
The primary one children recycled old bathroom and kitchen equipment for the annual competition run by Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Secondary, primary and nursery pupils across Scotland were again invited to design a colourful and sustainable garden reflecting the interlinked themes of a garden of celebration, one planet picnic and wildlife gardening.
There were almost 200 entrants, with 42 selected as the very best for an online showcase.
The Rosneath design cleverly re-uses an old sink as a bird bath, an old washing machine drum as a planter and creates a haven for bees and frogs as well as for people.
Eve Keepax, education and learning officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “This year’s new theme of ‘A Garden of Celebration’ has opened the door to an outpouring of ideas of what children want to celebrate and what they value.
“It is a reminder in difficult times that we still have many reasons to celebrate.
“It’s even better when the way that the pocket gardens are created will be helpful for local wildlife and provide a bite to eat for people too!
“Well done to everyone that entered the competition, and we hope that all schools decide to bring their designs to life. I’m already looking forward to seeing the transformations from design to real garden.”
All the finalists have now been invited to build and grow their garden at school before filming or photographing it to be displayed as part of an online interactive showcase garden which will be made available to the public to visit in June.
People can then visit and place their vote for the nation’s favourite pocket garden.
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