Please or to access all these features

Sponsored threads

This topic is for sponsored discussions. If you'd like to run one with us, please email [email protected].

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Mumsnet users discuss getting their children to understand where food comes from with innocent

252 replies

JustineBMumsnet · 29/03/2018 16:44

This activity is closed

Getting your DC’s to learn about and understand where their food comes from, can be a great way to ensure they are engaged with what they are eating...particularly healthier foods such as veggies and fruit. innocent would love to hear about your own growing experiences, and/or any barriers you may face growing your own food at home.

Here is what innocent has to say: “With 9 out of 10 young people not getting their 5-a-day, we’re on a mission to get kids growing and eating their own veg. Growing at home doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need seeds, soil and a windowsill. In such a fast-moving, instant gratification world, growing their own food also teaches kids the value of patience, and gives them an understanding of where their food comes from. More time getting their hands dirty, less time glued to screens.”

Did you ever grow food with your parents when you were younger? Do you grow your own fruit and/or veg with your children so they can see where it comes from? If you do grow your own food, tell us what works and what doesn’t – and your tips and tricks for growing! Do you grow in the garden, or indoors? Or perhaps you would love to grow your own food but you feel you don’t have enough space?

Whatever your experiences and methods comment on the thread below to be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs Apply

Mumsnet users discuss getting their children to understand where food comes from with innocent
OP posts:
EllieMumsnet · 15/08/2018 15:16

Congratulations to AuFinch for winning the £300 voucher

Teaspoon74 · 15/08/2018 18:37

Did you ever grow food with your parents when you were younger?
Gooseberrys, rhubarb, pears and strawberries.

Do you grow your own fruit and/or veg with your children so they can see where it comes from?
Not so much now - there just isn't the time after work! We had an allotment but had to give it up ;(

We do go to the local farm and that gives an opportunity to show the animals and plants and veg and fruit in situ.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page