What is Organic Centre Wales (OCW)? OCW is the national resource for consumers, farmers and policy makers committed to more sustainable food and farming in Wales. Set up in 2000, it delivers projects to support the organic sector for the Welsh Government.[link:about::About the Centre Information for schools
Organic Centre Wales is actively involved in education in Wales, working with the Welsh Assembly Government, providers of food and farming education, teachers, farmers and schools. Please contact us to find out more.

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School gardens

Why not grow vegetables, herbs and fruit in school, using organic principles? It is an excellent way to learn how plants grow and where food comes from. You can eat the results, too.

All the information you need to start an organic garden is available from Garden Organic for Schools. Some of the pupil leaflets are available in Welsh (see Learning Zone). Photo (right) copyright Garden Organic.

In addition, a number of organizations around Wales can offer help with gardening in schools. Although not necessarily certified organic, most of them use organic methods. Look for links below or contact the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.

Useful links

National

National Botanic Garden of Wales
Royal Horticultural Society

North

Moelyci Environmental Centre, Bangor
Menter y Felin Uchaf, Penllyn
Busybees, Bangor

Mid

Mentro Lluest, Aberystwyth

Southeast

Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbrân
Edible Landscaping, Cardiff

Southwest

Coeden Fach, Swansea