We can fix the future with food growing

Established in 2008, GIY empowers individuals globally to lead healthier and more sustainable lives by growing some of their own food. Our goal is to foster a global community of food growers to contribute to a sustainable food system. Operating as a non-profit social enterprise in Ireland, UK, and USA from Waterford, we have a global presence through partnerships, media, and advocacy. By 2030, GIY aims to inspire over 100 million people to engage in food growing at home, school, work, and within their community. Currently, around 1 million people annually grow their own food via a GIY programme, and our TV series Grow, Cook, Eat and Food Matters have reached over 12 million viewers worldwide on Amazon Prime and RTE.

2024 GROW HQ Education and Events Programme Launched!

We are excited to launch our 2024 Programme of Events. 

GROW HQ Cookery School

Our Head Chef, JB Dubois, leads the best cookery classes with his unique way of appealing to all skill levels. We love to welcome beginner cooks, as well as the more experienced chefs who are interested in learning how to cook with the seasons from an award-winning chef.

GIY GROW Academy

Join us here at GROW HQ in Waterford, the home of the GIY movement, where we teach people how to grow, cook and eat some of their own food. Our comprehensive in-person workshops are designed to empower you with the vital skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow, cook and eat your own nutritious, organic food. No matter what stage of your growing journey you’re at, GROW HQ has a grow it yourself course to suit you.

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GIY stories

Meet some of our GIYers (that’s people who grow some of their own food) who all champion Food Empathy – a deeper understanding and connection with food from their experience of growing. If you want food done right, then grow it yourself.

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Get hints, tips, articles, videos, and news directly from the GIY team every week.