A GREENOCK school is planting the seeds of success after getting a new garden as part of its revamped playground.

Pupil support staff at St Andrew's Primary in Larkfield decided to revamp its outside space to give children a better experience.

The project includes a loose parts area, basketball court, multi-use games area and playground in the middle plus a garden zone.

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Kirsty O'Donnell, a pupil support assistant, said: "After Covid when each class was separated, we decided to re-zone the playground to give children different areas and activities, and this included a garden.

"Kay Clark from Youth Connections contacted our head teacher to say she had funding to help create a garden.

"We also contacted Belville Street Gardens for advice and Bruce Newlands from Inverclyde Shed has helped too."

Fellow pupil support assistant Adele Williams said: "I had worked with Bruce before on the Shore Street gardens project in Gourock, so I was keen to get involved.

"Bruce came in with tubs and woodchips and everything has come together so quickly.

The children will be growing vegetables, including potatoes, leeks and a pumpkin patch and make meals from the produce they have grown.

Kirsty said: "We also have volunteers and family members from the school who are involved in its upkeep.

Adele said: "The kids will love the garden, especially when it comes time to harvesting the vegetables.

"It's a real asset for the school."

Kay of Youth Connections added: "The project to set up the community garden at St Andrew's is part of our Food for Thought initiative.

"We are creating four gardens in Larkfield, here at St Andrew's, plus Aileymill, Youth Connections and Larkfield Children's Centre.

"We hope to start a family group at St Andrew's, bringing everyone together."