Gardening for Wildlife
Gardening for Wildlife World Wildlife Day is upon us (March 3) once again. Our Foundation has provided an activity guide for kids to help celebrate this United Nations designated occasion right here. We’re adding to that list today with a look at how your students/family can better consider wildlife in your gardens. Striking a balance […]
Spring Break Preparedness
Protecting Your Garden When Away for Spring Break At press, spring break of 2023 is just a few short weeks away. While plane tickets and accommodations may already be booked, we wonder if your household is prepared for the family “member” you’re leaving behind. And no, we’re not referring to the dog, cat, or goldfish […]
Celebrating World Wetlands Day
Celebrating World Wetlands Day Spearheaded by the United Nations, World Wetlands Day arrives on February 2 of each year. At first, you may find it odd for the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation to mention this day in a blog about sustainable gardening and farming. How do Canada’s wet grasslands, marshes, estuaries, […]
How to Wind Proof Your Family Garden
How to Wind Proof Your Family Garden At press (December 2022) winter windstorms have been battering cities and towns across Canada. Of course, extreme winds are not exclusive to the season, as they batter the west coast, prairie provinces, and central Canada through the spring, summer, and autumn as well. Meanwhile, experts are saying that […]
Airport Layover Activities for Kids this Winter
Airport Layover Activities for Kids this Winter Weather has been wreaking havoc on airport travel for families across Canada this winter. Scenes of parents and kids sleeping on the floors of YVR airport have scared away many from booking tickets until the thaw of spring and summer. Of course, not everyone has that luxury, as […]
What to do With All of That Snow
Winter is upon us and snow is falling all across Canada. While your kids’ (children or students) first instinct is to build a snowman and an arsenal of snowballs, there are some outdoor learning experiences to be had, including a few that can be beneficial for your garden. Let’s have a look at some added […]
Found Items to Decorate your Winter Garden
Found Items to Decorate your Winter Garden Autumn is the time to finish the harvest from your garden and put it “to bed” for the winter but it’s also a great time to look over the decorative items in your garden. Youngsters can help to assess items and fix any that require repair, place new […]
Drawing on Current Events to Teach Kids About Growing Their Own Food
You’ve shown your kids/students that growing a community/school garden is a fun and beneficial outdoor learning experience. But as adults we know that there’s more to it – a call to action that is the only way forward. In the past, our youth remained blissfully isolated from most current events, but now they’re exposed to […]
What to Do About Those Stinky Stink Bugs in Your Garden
Your kids have certainly noticed them around the school yard of late. You may have even had a few make their way into your home this autumn. And while the “stink bug” has been around for as long as most of us can remember, we’re currently in the throes of a stink bug invasion in […]
What to do with Fallen Leaves
One of the first indicators of autumn in Canada are fallen leaves. They pepper the ground around your home, local school, and community. Kids love to kick and jump into piles of leaves, but within the crisp (sometimes soggy) collections of deciduous leaves at the base of shrubs and trees is an opportunity for outdoor […]