Getting children started growing their own food
Posted on 09 June 2011
Community gardens across Bristol are giving out free seeds and biodegradable pots to visiting families this weekend, as part of Bristol’s first ever ‘Get Growing Trail’ on Saturday June 11th.
Bristol Food Network has teamed up with Garden Organic’s One Pot Pledge campaign to give everyone the chance to start growing their own veg.
Children visiting any of the 24 gardens open for the Get Growing Trail will be able to take away a chard, rocket or basil seed and a pot to get their seed started, along with advice on how to take care of their new plant.
The Bristol Get Growing Trail will see a variety of community gardens all over the city-region open their gates for a day of advice, tours and family fun. There’ll be lots of activities for everyone to get involved in including chilli tasting, BBQs, plant and produce sales, ‘meet the animals’, grow your own workshops and farm tours.
The Get Growing Trail is part of Bristol’s Good Living Week taking place from 10th-19th June 2011 to celebrate sustainable city living.
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