To show them that even in the urban environment the integration of plants and food production is possible. Inspiring in them a love for plants, nutrition and the environment.

Through these interactions with children we intend to introduce ideas of healthy eating, food provenance, local environmental issues, global environmental issues, plant health, plant physiology, soil health, team work and cooperation.  Working with plants and gardens reduces stress, anxiety and is good for your soul.  It also is a great form of exercise for the children.

“It had a very positive impact on the individual learners who took part and the wider school community”

We aim to achieve this by running gardening clubs in schools, after school clubs, groups, and community centres. The gardening club is based around the grow box. This is a box constructed by the children and then planted by them. This is then the vehicle through which we teach children about the above issues. We do this through informal conversations about plants and the environment and art projects on the side of the box.