Merseyside families are being urged to dig out the children’s wellies and get down and dirty on an outdoor programme of activities encouraging kids and adults to spruce up the gardens together at a Family Centre in St Helens.  Riverside Housing have funded the ‘Muddy Wellies’ programme which is currently running for children through the summer.  The programme includes a Young Gardener of the Year competition for children aged 5 to 16 with categories to include tallest sunflower, best scarecrow, best hanging basket, and biggest pumpkin, with an overall prize for best gardener.

Tanya Marsh, neighbourhood community initiatives officer for Riverside Housing said: “We are always keen to encourage people to connect with their local land. And we want to people to take pride in their community base, as well as their own gardens. Young and old can learn some useful practical gardening skills, from organic food growing, to garden planning on a budget. Groundwork is working with community groups and local agencies to get lots of people involved.”
Story courtesy of 24dash.com.

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