LAST term it was learning about water ecosystems and sustainability - now the Year 2 and 3 classes are turning their hands to their own vegie patch.

Yesterday, the pupils at Warwick State Central School planted the seeds to their new nutritional project, with the help of staff from Bunnings Warehouse Warwick.

Teacher Robyn Marsh said the project had a number of benefits.

"We've got long-term plans for it - we have a lot of Indigenous students and we want to grow bush tucker," she said.

"The vegetables we grow will probably be used by the tuck shop ladies and used in some of the food.

"We also plan on recycling all of the food scraps into worm farms."

With many of the students living in the centre of town, Ms Marsh said the garden was a great way to introduce them to where their food comes from.

"A lot of them only think food comes from the supermarket and don't know how everything is grown," she said. "We're also hoping it will have an impact on their health and nutrition."

The soil, plants and materials were donated by Bunnings after members of the Parents and Citizens approached the business.

Principal Chris Dolley said the vegie patch was in line with the school's vision of becoming an Earth Smart School in 2012.

Part of that includes training some of the school's teachers in sustainable living, solar power and compost; to pass information back to the school.

"We want to set up six gardens for the classes and we'll (use) everything in tuck shop or sell at the school gate," Ms Dolley said.

"There is a correlation with some kids who have trouble in the classrooms but love working in gardens. They like to get their hands dirty.

"We've found children really enjoy watering and looking after them and watching the plants grow. We hope it will also help educate their parents about nutrition."