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Budding Gardeners

Set up by garden equipment and sundries supplier Harrod Horticulture to provide advice and resources for school and community gardens on growing food organically. Discounts available to schools.

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How to grow mushrooms

Thanks to the Leckford Estate (part of Waitrose) this insight into their mushroom growing operation provides a unique example of food production.

Sourcing seeds, plants and growing equipment for your school

Information sheet with lots of ideas for sourcing the materials you wil need to set up your school garden.

SCHOOL STORIES: Our school garden

Our recent competition to win tools and equipment from Spear and Jackson generated interesting stories from schools around the country showing how they are using gardening to enrich their teaching and the many benefits that accrue