Pollinators to Attract to Your Pumpkin Patch
Summer is officially over. Your kids have shifted their attention from the beach to another magical place – the pumpkin patch. Whether you grow pumpkins in your community, school, or home garden, this time of the year is exciting for kids as their favorite...
Hiking for Your Backyard Garden
Plant a Seed readers enjoyed our summer season article about beachcombing finds that make fantastic accents for a home garden. Today, we’re building on this concept with another source of gardening goodies from the great outdoors – a hiking trail near you....
“Back to School” Backyard Gardening
August is winding down and ads are appearing all over TV and in retail stores. It’s “Back to School” season across Canada. While it’s a mixed bag of emotions for kids, there’s one thing that many are sad about – trading time in...
How to Attract Fireflies to Your Garden
Did you know that fireflies are among Canada’s top nocturnal pollinators? These beneficial bugs are all the buzz amongst kids. However, they are typically discovered on camping trips and rarely close to home. However, it’s possible to increase your...
