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Why grow organically?

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Your food will be truly local

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You can grow things that you can't buy in the shops

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You can grow for flavour. Commercial growers have to grow for shelf-life

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Children will learn where food really comes from

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You'll get fresh air and exercise, and rediscover the seasons

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You can grow without pesticides

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It means growing GM free

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You can decide what your family eats

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Homegrown food is cheap and nutritious

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Nothing beats the fresh taste



You can grow some food, even if you've only got a small garden, balcony or window box, and you can grow it organically.

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