Steve Thorpe has been running a gardening club at Haworth Primary and Nursery School in West Yorkshire for five years.
What began as an attempt to curb vandalism in the area by teaching children about nurturing and growing things has blossomed into a major allotment operation. School-grown peas, leeks, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, runner beans and Brussels sprouts have all appeared on the lunchtime menu this year.
Mr Thorpe said, 'A lot of children think veg comes out of a bag, but we make sure we involve the whole school in digging up potatoes and picking veg, so they can all see where the food comes from and how it grows. It should all be about fun and enjoyment at this age, keeping the children interested and stimulated.'
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