Raising questions about healthy eating and the future of food production in a changing climate, the garden will highlight why children need to be represented in these discussions. After the show the garden will be relocated and reimagined for two primary schools – one in London and one in Liverpool.
Having worked with over 211,000 children, School Food Matters knows how strong the connection between learning how food grows and getting to do it yourself, is with making healthy food choices.
Stephanie Slater, chief executive of School Food Matters, said: “The impact this has cannot be underestimated. Many children do not have gardens at home, have no understanding of where food comes from and little opportunity to connect with fresh food by growing their own fruit and veg.
“Spending time in a garden, getting muddy and seeing how plants grow has a remarkable impact on self-confidence, as well as an inclination to eat more fruit and veg. For some it provides a much-needed moment of peace away from the noise and pressures of the classroom.
“Our garden celebrates all the pleasure, and physical and mental health benefits children get from time spent in nature. It echoes our mission to give children the knowledge and understanding they need to feed themselves and their future families, while caring for the planet.”