How to Keep Your Community Garden from Being a Fire Hazard
The summer in BC and other regions across Canada is unfortunately known as forest fire season. And as the land becomes more densified, communities find themselves nearer to the threat than ever before, with local garden and urban farming plots becoming hot targets, especially when drought becomes more of a concern. Today, here in the […]
Where Does Community Garden Food Go?
This query comes up more often than you may think. The reason for this, is that the general public is now seeing community gardens and urban farms sprouting up in the cities and towns in Canada more than ever before. This is good news since community gardens help ease the burden of food insecurity. And […]
How to Water a Community Garden in a Summer of Short Supply
The summer is forecast to be a long and dry one here in BC and in many places across Canada. While this is good news for households enjoying the lakes, rivers, and coastlines of the country, it poses a bit of a concern for those hoping to keep their community garden well-watered and thriving through […]
Food Waste and Best Before Dates – What Your Household Needs to Know
We recently published an important article about how to reduce food waste in your home, touching on the topic of how to eat to beat the ‘best before’ date. However, it is within the best before that bears further investigation. The National Zero Waste Council (NZWC) of Canada has stated that confusing and unnecessary so-called expiry labels are […]
École Peter Greer Elementary Outdoor Garden – Our Learning Journey
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Port Weller Public School: The Treasure within the Garden
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How to Celebrate World Oceans Day 2018
Another UN-recognized international day of celebration is upon us, as World Oceans Day 2018 (Friday, June 8) approaches. The event serves as a reminder about how important the oceans are to our fragile global ecosystem, and that together we need to do all that we can to protect it. Parents and teachers across Canada are […]
How to Achieve Zero Food Waste at Home – Some Practical Tips
When you consider that food insecurity remains to be a real concern in Canada, it can be frustrating to hear that recent data names our country as one of the biggest wasters of food on the planet. Food waste also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, so as you can see, the issue needs to […]
How Spring Cleaning Recycling Can Contribute to Your Community Garden
Are you and your family about to undertake an annual spring cleaning? You can use this household event as a means add some inspiring touches to your local community garden. In removing some of the clutter from your home, you can identify items that can be repurposed in a fun yet effective manner in an […]
How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Jessica Hill, one of the Foundation’s garden expert offers her expertise on how to prepare your garden for spring. Get your tips here. Spring is in the air! How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring It’s that exciting time of year again, the ground is beginning to warm and the trees are beginning to bud. […]