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Gardening kids more likely to eat their greens, says National Trust
25/05/10
Edited by Sophie Griffiths. Parents looking for help with getting their kids to eat their greens might be interested in new research that suggests youngsters would be more inclined to clear their plates of fruit and vegetables if they have helped to grow them.
The poll of 1,000 eight to 12-year-olds by the National Trust found that 72 per cent would like to have their own space for growing produce, while 63 per cent of budding gardeners who live outside of London would rather eat home-grown food than have it bought from a supermarket.
To encourage more youngsters to get involved in gardening, the trust will give away 170 million free seeds starting from the May half-term.
It has also established a Sowing Squad made up of 12 green-fingered children from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who it hopes will inspire the next generation of gardeners.
National Trust local food coordinator Jenny Sansom said: "You don't need much space to get started and children are much more likely to try food they have planted and grown themselves."
According to Gocompare.com, Britons are planning to spend a total of £6.8 billion on improving their gardens this summer.
