New in Eshkol Pis Tirat Carmel: a hydroponic garden ("floating garden"), where plants can be grown in a detached substrate, without the use of soil or irrigation.
In recent years, the establishment of a hydroponic garden has become a sought-after commodity due to its many advantages, which allow everyone to have a dream garden, green and above all economical in resources. The diropon plants grow on the basis of minerals and various substances that feed the plants, and not on the basis of water - which makes the method economically viable. Beyond that, there is no need to use dangerous pesticides, because the method prevents the penetration of reptiles and insects that are found in ordinary plants that rely on soil and water.
On Sunday 1/12/24, the community of science teachers visited the hydroponic garden, as part of a study day with the participation of teachers, for the Burnets and the supervisors of science teaching in primary and secondary education, Mrs. Hana Shmilovich. The symposium focused on the subject of hydroponics and urban agriculture, with the aim of exposing the participants to innovative technological issues that encourage the development of skills, which contribute to building an optimal transition plan between elementary school and high school. The participants toured the hydroponic garden and took part in a variety of practical workshops.
Adi Berkovich, manager of Eshkol Hafis and initiator of the seminar:
The seminar was a special opportunity to cultivate the spirit of inquiry of the teachers and students alike, and to stimulate the instinct of curiosity, and to show how science can be a driving force of change in such a challenging time. The topic of hydroponics and urban agriculture is a living example of what we, the community of science teachers, do every day in education - creating an optimal environment for learning, precisely feeding curiosity, and fostering growth even in the most difficult and challenging conditions.