Using it as our own allotment, we have planted and harvested tomatoes, strawberries, and runner beans (amongst other things) and we would like to continue this path to introduce a healthy lifestyle to our children and community. Also farming English farming traditions and festivities will give our learning planning a splash of history by following the planting season in the UK.
During the past few months we have been seeking sponsorship, asking local shops and businesses for donations to help our garden project. We are not seeking money, just materials and tools that could help us create new ideas. For example, scaffolding planks for planters, flowers and seeds to enhance the look of our centre, soil, etc.
I'm pleased to say that we have had a fantastic response and people have been extremely generous. With help from the workers of Knowle West Children's Centre who have kindly donated some of their own plants as well as daily work and care, our garden looks full of life. We have also had great support from the workers of Springfield allotments whose advice has been invaluable.
Furthermore, I'm thrilled to announce that after arranging a meeting with the store manager, Tesco Extra Brislington have kindly agreed to partner with us to supply plants and garden resources on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This will give the project a huge boost and We are looking forward to some great things for our community in the future.
