healthy food is firmly on schools' agendas thanks to chef Jamie Oliver and his school dinner campaign. Many children are used to tasting salty processed foods, but Jamie recommends introducing children to the flavours of herbs used in fresh meals. Since children are generally keen to try something they have had a hand in preparing, clubs can help by growing their own herbs - no garden required!
A FEW FACTS
Whatever your club's facilities are like, you can grow herbs - it's just a matter of choosing the right ones to suit your circumstances. Herbs can be grown outside in gardens, containers, window boxes and even hanging baskets. Inside, they can be grown on a windowsill in pots, saucers and jam jars, in or out of season.
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