School Gardening Support in Bristol
Generation Soil provides hands-on school gardening support in Bristol, helping schools reconnect pupils with soil, food, and nature through practical, curriculum-linked learning.
Our workshops combine soil education, composting, and food growing, giving pupils real experience of how food waste, soil health, and climate are connected.
Composting Workshops: From Food Waste to Living Soil
What we offer schools
We support primary and secondary schools through practical, outdoor learning experiences, tailored to each school’s space and needs.
School gardening and soil workshops include:
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Introduction to soil as a living ecosystem
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Composting and food waste education
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Building and maintaining school compost systems
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Growing food in raised beds, containers, or school grounds
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Linking soil, food, health, and climate in age-appropriate ways
Workshops are interactive, sensory, and designed to build curiosity rather than deliver abstract theory.
Who our school gardening support is for
Our school gardening support is suitable for:
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Primary and secondary schools
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SEND settings and alternative provision
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Eco councils and gardening clubs
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Teachers looking to embed sustainability across subjects
No prior gardening experience is needed. We meet schools where they are.
Why soil education matters in schools
Soil underpins:
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Food production
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Biodiversity
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Climate resilience
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Human health
By learning through soil and composting, pupils develop systems thinking, environmental responsibility, and practical life skills that last far beyond the classroom.
How our approach is different
Generation Soil is not a classroom-based education provider. We are a working community composting and soil regeneration project.
This means pupils learn from:
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Real food waste systems
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Living compost processes
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Local examples of circular food systems in action
Learning is grounded in real-world practice, not worksheets.
Book school gardening support in Bristol
If your school would like support with gardening, composting, or soil education, get in touch to discuss a workshop or programme.
We’re happy to tailor sessions to curriculum goals, space constraints, and age groups.
These workshops often act as a first step into the Bristol Living Compost Project, helping people understand how local food waste composting supports soil health across the city.
who we've worked with
Trusted by Educators and Community Groups
Kate, Garden Organic
“What a wonderful community enterprise. Everyone left inspired and full of ideas to get more composting going in our communities.”
Andy, Young Bristol
“Generation Soil were brilliant at engaging young people and educating them about sustainable growing and food production.”
John White, Hazelnut Community Farm
“Alex helped our community garden think through a new composting project. Huge thanks for all the wisdom.”