Tips for getting your kids into the garden

With summer school holidays fast approaching, it is time to put a plan in place for keeping little hands free from technological gadgets in favour of the great outdoors.

Vegetable gardening is definitely a productive proposal as not only does it tear children away from tv screens but it also allows families to exercise, absorb vitamin D and grow their own food together.

To assist and encourage families to get out and grow, GIY Ireland is running an inspiring initiative called Operation GIY Nation. Its aim is simply to get as many families as possible to start growing together this year and their strapline says it all: “6 projects, 6 months, 1 Happy, Healthy Family”.