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 […]
Celebrating Garden Days Canada 2021
Garden Days is a program that was launched and is supported by the Canadian Garden Council. Every June, green-thumbs across the country come together in celebration of garden culture, recognizing the vital role gardening plays within our communities. This program is for more than horticulturalists, as it provides activities and promotions for all sorts of […]
HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY – PART II
A few years ago, we provided a guide to fun outdoor learning activities for your kids/students to honor World Oceans Day (June 8). 2021 marks a good time for an update to account for the fact that while progress has been made, we still have a lot of work to do to free the ocean […]
How to Promote Biological Diversity in Your Food Garden
As we write this article (May 22) the world is celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity. “Biodiversity (…) provides plant, animal and microbial genetic resources necessary for food production and diversified, balanced diets. Biodiversity provides vital ecosystem functions such as soil fertilization, nutrient recycling, pest and disease regulation, erosion control and crop and tree pollination.” […]
Celebrating Earth Day 2021
While we have made some great strides over recent years, there is still a lot of work to do to protect the provider of the precious resources that we depend on to thrive. With Earth Day 2021 (April 22) upon us, households and classrooms have the perfect chance to celebrate Mother Nature by getting involved […]
How to Celebrate World Health Day in Your Community
A bright horizon awaits future generations with your support today There has never been a more appropriate time to recognize the importance of community health. The World Health Organization (WHO) agrees as we enter World Health Day this April 7. Over the past five decades the annual event has shed light on important issues such […]
5 Mood Boosting Foods (to Grow) to Make Your Kids HAPPY
International Day of Happiness was on March 20 but we waited to release this article because it’s important to chase the feeling on the other 364 days of the year too. While there are a lot of things that make your child smile, such as a good book or a day out with family, the […]