PUPILS at a Warrington primary school have helped create an enchanting eco-friendly garden.

Children at Bruche Primary Academy delighted visitors at RHS Tatton Flower Show during the five day event staged recently ay Tatton Park.

They were helped by their teaching assistant Kathryn Floyd, who also acts as the school garden coordinator.

Kathryn said: “The garden is a testament to the creativity, hard work and environmental stewardship of our young students.”

The environmentally conscious design of the garden proved the school’s commitment to sustainability and creativity, and also coincided with the event’s ‘grey to green’ theme.

“The garden featured a beautifully constructed timber pergola, topped with planters containing an array of grasses,” she continued.

“This pergola not only provided shade, but also helped to capture rainwater and channel it to a water butt, ensuring that not a single precious resource went to waste.”

Another standout feature of the garden was the custom-made stepping stones, individually designed and crafted by Bruche pupils.

The garden also included a metal dolly tub repurposed into a solar water feature, showing the importance of renewable energy sources, along with a ‘bug hotel’ made from recycled timber, providing a safe haven for insect life.

While the project added beautifully to the space, it also acted as an educational tool for the pupils.

Kathryn added: “Throughout the project, students gained invaluable lessons in environmental science, teamwork and problem-solving.

“They learned about the water cycle, the importance of biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices.

“This project also fostered a sense of ownership and pride among the students, as they saw their ideas and efforts come to life in a tangible way.”