Why Grow Food in Your School Grounds: Outdoor Learning and Play

outlook • MAY 2007 LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPES groundnotes September 2007 Why grow food in your school grounds? There is probably more interest now in food growing projects that at any time since the Dig for Victory gardens of the Second World War. This is... More

outlook • MAY 2007 LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPES groundnotes September 2007 Why grow food in your school grounds? There is probably more interest now in food growing projects that at any time since the Dig for Victory gardens of the Second World War. This is not surprising when the topic of food growing supports so many school priorities. ● Curriculum: food growing links to every subject and provides practical relevance and memorable learning. ● Health: children who grow food crops are more willing to eat fruit and vegetables, helping to address concerns with healthy eating and obesity. Planting and tending crops provides exercise and can be the start of a lifelong healthy pastime. ● Citizenship: food growing introduces issues such as organic growing, food miles and fair trade. A year of food in your school grounds Schoolgrounds-UK What to grow Food gardens can feature vegetables, fruit, herbs and ornamental plants. ● Most vegetables can be grown from seed in one year, making them Less