Garden Digest: Six community heroes rewarded in national growing initiative

The winners of this year's Energia Get Ireland Growing initiative have been announced following participation from over 800 communities 

Budding GIY’ers Rian Foley (2) with his grandfather John Foley and four-year-old Tom McKenna have some fun at the launch of the initiative earlier this year. Picture: Patrick Browne

Six champions from across the country have been announced as winners of the Energia Get Ireland Growing initiative with GIY for 2022.

Earlier this year, GROWBoxes worth €42,500 were given away to GIY'ers across the country, with over 800 communities taking part, ranging from community gardens to clubs and groups of friends. Communities were encouraged to come together to become more sustainable and connected through growing food together.