Welcome to GIY! We want to inspire and empower you to start growing some of your own food. Why not share the joy of growing with people in your local community, find out here how to start a local GIY group.
Michael Kelly, Founder of GIY.
The Idea
GIY is all about encouraging people to give food growing a try and believes that growing our own gives us a better understanding of food.
At the heart of the movement are local growers getting together in GIY groups to share their knowledge and develop new ideas for food growing projects and building awareness for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle in the...
GIY is all about encouraging people to give food growing a try and believes that growing our own gives us a better understanding of food.
At the heart of the movement are local growers getting together in GIY groups to share their knowledge and develop new ideas for food growing projects and building awareness for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle in their communities.
Whether you are an expert in growing or you want to learn about growing food, why not start your own GIY group in your area?
Generally, GIY groups meet once a month for a talk, seed swap, garden visit or meitheal. Some GIY groups are active in their community; working with local schools or other community organisations to establish food gardens. Every GIY group is different - the magic lies in a group of people coming together, learning, sharing and having fun.
“My involvement in GIY has really helped me in both my physical and mental wellbeing. It has also helped me connect with the local community and I’ve loved helping other people growing their own food!”
Shane Maher, GIY Dundrum
What you can do
You can start your own GIY Group and bring people in your community together to grow their own food, find out all you need to know in our 5 step guide or you can join your local group, find your nearest one here.
How to get involved
Time:
As a Champion you’ll need approximately 4 hours a week to start and maintain your GIY Group.
If there is no GIY group in your area we can help you to start one. Just register your interest here and we'll guide you through the whole process of setting up your own Grow It Yourself group. Download our free 5-step guide to learn exactly what's involved.
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