Here’s a link to a nice little film about this project which my Master Gardener friend Steve has helped to set up and develop. A great example of the generations working with each other.
Steve has run many growing sessions that bring together old and young members of the community for their mutual benefit. He played a key role in establishing the Project in autumn 2011 with children from Catton Grove Primary School, older volunteers from Age UK, and staff from Mile Cross library, Norwich.
As well as learning about growing food in a sustainable manner, the project helps older people enhance their social contact and sense of purpose, and provides children with mentoring and adult role models. Steve recalls,
“I delivered a presentation at Catton Grove School for the kids (yrs 4 and 5), teachers, and residents from sheltered housing close to the Library. There were 30-40 kids present and 7 potential volunteers. From that we got a few design ideas and a list of vegetables, herbs and flowers that they’d most like to grow.”
Old School Garden 
So heartening to see different generations enjoying gardening together. The learning and understanding will go both ways!
Thanks, yes I think that’s true; I’ve especially learned to be patient!
Master Gardeners and grade-school children make a good gardening team. 🙂 For almost 20 years, we have sponsored a MG Kids Can Grow program which included free materials needed to create a raised bed and a variety of plants. Sadly, the program came to a close this year because of lack of interest. I think the video game Plants vs Zombies may be winning out over actually harvesting heirloom tomatoes.
Hi Judy. Lovely, if sad comment. We must contnue the battle to get kids outside more!