On Sunday, 20th October, our APS Community Garden opened its gates to the public as part of Ġenna Ġonna, the festival of gardens in Floriana. This event also served as an ideal platform to showcase our work on Project Blooming Schools, an Erasmus+ project now approaching its conclusion.

During the event, participants were invited to reflect on the urgent need to reintroduce nature into schools and urban areas, as a connection to green spaces is essential for mental and physical well-being. Attendees toured our Community Garden and wildlife area, where we presented the main outcome of the Blooming Schools project—a beautifully illustrated step-by-step manual on how to create a wildlife garden in schoolyards.

After the presentation, everyone rolled up their sleeves and took part in some hands-on gardening activities, contributing directly to the ongoing development of our community garden at the Floriana Resource Centre. It was a great opportunity not only to celebrate nature but also to emphasize the importance of transforming schoolyards—often barren and uncomfortable—into thriving pollinator-friendly spaces, reinforcing the connection between children, education, and the environment.

Read More About Blooming Schools Here