How to Celebrate International Day of Education 2022
The United Nation’s International Day of Education is upon us (January 24 2022). The theme this year is as follows: “This year’s International Day of Education will be a platform to showcase the most important transformations that have to be nurtured to realize everyone’s fundamental right to education and build a more sustainable, inclusive and […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Young Gardeners
Are you and your children setting new year resolutions for 2022? Stuck for ideas? If you have a garden in your yard then you’re in luck! A backyard garden can serve as great inspiration for worthy goals that will serve your household and community alike in the year ahead. 3 Great Gardening Goals That Your […]
Snow Day Gardening Activities
Winter is upon us and all over Canada snow is falling. even along the western edge of BC where Plant a Seed has its roots. While it makes for remarkable scenery, it can put a damper on households that enjoy spending time together in the garden. Fret not, because your family can still enjoy horticultural […]
The Importance of Growing Your Own Family Food Garden
Working in a food garden is a blast for kids. Having helped spearhead a number of community and school garden initiatives throughout Canada, Plant a Seed can certainly attest to this. The smiles on the faces of children who get involved are priceless. While having one at your home provides for an enjoyable hobby and […]
Trouve les pollinisateurs !
Cette activité à réaliser « à la maison » et en famille propose aux enfants de se renseigner un peu sur les pollinisateurs avant de partir à leur chasse !
International Literacy Day Resources for Your Kids
Literacy is the key to success in education and professional aspirations along with familial and interpersonal relationships. It opens up doors to opportunity, is essential to elevating one’s quality of life, and fosters compassion for others. Recognizing this, UNESCO declared the International Literacy Day in 1967 with a clear mission in mind: “To remind the […]
Garden Design for the Family Pet Too
There are two important days in August that your kids probably know about, even if you don’t. They are International Cat Day (August 8) and International Dog Day (August 26). These whimsical days of celebration shine light on the furry (unshaven dad whiskers don’t count) members in your family. We’d like to draw attention to […]
Find the Pollinators!
This “at-home” activity invites youngsters to learn about pollinators with their family and then go on a Pollinator Hunt!
Household Guide to Planting a Drought Resistant Garden
Your child is excited about gardening, and has been in the backyard over the last year (or more) toiling away in the soil with a big smile on his/her face. This warms your heart, but your optimism is cautious as you’re well aware of the fact that summertime droughts are getting worse across Canada. Your […]
Garden Design to Attract Birds
The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation recently partnered with NatureKidsBC and Le Nichoir to put together a virtual tour of a wild bird conservation centre. You and your family can join us on the experience right here. Of course, many households would like a more hands-on opportunity to get up close and […]