Landing with schools in every region of England signed up to the Partnership, the Food Growing Manual uses practical activities to teach pupils about sowing, growing, nurturing and harvesting their own fruit and veg, helping them gain an appreciation of the full lifecycle of food. It is hoped that this fantastic new resource will inspire more schools to take part in the groundbreaking project.
The resource, which comprises 100 growing instruction cards for fruit, veg, edible flowers, herbs and green manures, six activity posters exploring edible plant parts, seeds, harvesting, making compost, and pests and diseases, accompanied by a DVD and guidance manual, will enable schools to successfully develop their own gardens and produce edible crops for children, parents and teachers to enjoy.
Food for Life Partnership Manager at Garden Organic, Colette Bond, said, "Teaching children to grow food puts them in touch with the land, familiarises them with the seasons and encourages healthier eating. On a wider level it also engages them with the food supply and helps them understand that food isn't instant or 'fast' but that it takes time, energy and nurture to produce something edible."
From now on, all schools signed up to the Food for Life Partnership will receive their own Food Growing Manual resource pack for free. To find out more or to enrol visit www.foodforlife.org.uk
