Grow It Yourself (GIY) is a true home-grown success story

The €1.45m centre for Grow It Yourself (GIY) — which was officially opened in Waterford the other day — was the brainchild of Michael Kelly, founder of the movement dedicated to promoting home-grown food.

It will serve as a national food education centre and promote the growing and eating of healthy seasonal food to hep improve physical and mental health, well-being, and self-esteem.

The new HQ in Waterford incorporates a grow school, farm shop, cookery school, a 65-seat café and training gardens.