Lymington Montessori School – school farm

total project costs £27,324
SDF Grant £13,832 (51% of total)

Over the last three years Lymington Montessori School at South Baddesley has created a small organic farm that is tended by the children, with chickens, lambs and a variety of fruit and vegetables for use in the school kitchen. The children are actively involved in growing, preparing and eating their own food on a daily basis. The school has received SDF funding to take the project to the next level, enabling the school to be more self-sufficient and increase the sustainability of the farm. The school will:

• set up a system of compost bins and wormeries allowing 100% of the schools biodegradeable waste to be recycled,
• install a rainwater harvesting system to meet 75% of the schools irrigation needs,
• create a permanent livestock area,
• significantly increase fruit and vegetable production by creating extra raised beds and a fruit cage,
• construct an outdoor wood-fired clay oven,
• install a greenhouse to extend the growing season,
• create a pond,
• install a composting toilet and a shed.

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