Seed Preservation Methods for Your Home or Community Garden
The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation is deeply rooted in seed preservation programs. In essence, a seed preservation program, as it relates to our vision, involves conserving and sustaining seeds from “true to type” organic agricultural yield. “True to type” refers to non-genetically modified (non-GMO) (heirloom) vegetables, grains, tree fruits, berries, herbs, […]
10 Best Health & Nutrition Education Apps for Kids
Most parents today exercise some effort to limit the time that their children spend on internet enabled devices. Regardless these valiant efforts it is a fact that kids are connected and online more than ever before, with tools such as iPads being integrated into their school curriculum as a learning device. Embracing technology at the […]
How to Start a School Breakfast Program
There is no overstating the importance of childhood nutrition, especially with respect to its connection to educational performance. A child’s ability to concentrate in the classroom, process information, interact with students and teachers, and participate in recreational activities in the school are directly correlated to their nutritional intake. While it of course is ideal if […]
How to Get Your Children Interested in Gardening and Organic Nutrition
image: edited from thatbloominggarden.wordpress.com There are hundreds of articles out there about how to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The methods detailed within the varying theses on the topic range from amusing forms of bribery to all-out scare tactics. However what most parents don’t understand is that it’s not about getting healthy food […]
How to Start a Community Garden in Your Neighborhood
6 Steps to Starting a Community Garden in Your Neighborhood, Courtesy of the Plant A Seed Foundation of Canada.