There are many ways to make community gardening enjoyable for kids. Getting them excited about seed storage or seed preservation may be another story. However, given the role of seed preservation in building sustainable communities, it is important that you get...
Our guest blog today is from our close friend and volunteer, Rachel Parent. She is a Canadian youth activist and founder of Kids Right To Know, a not-for-profit organization advocating for GMO labeling in Canada. Kids Right To Know informs the public, especially...
There is a lot to look forward to with the first month of the New Year now in the books and the spring planting season on the horizon. 2017 marks an exciting time for urban farming/gardening. Over the past year, our Foundation has kept its ear to the...
We’re over two weeks into the New Year and all over the world households are beginning their resolutions to live better. Some are setting individual goals, others together with their family. It’s the latter where our Foundation sees where you can make a...
Certain species of insects are very important to the health of your community garden. Known as beneficial bugs, this lot includes (contingent upon region) ladybugs, bees, wasps, dragonflies, ground beetles, lacewings, soldier beetles, and spined soldier bugs. The...
It’s official. Winter is here and all across the country the weather is reminding us so. You’re probably accustomed to seeing recommendations for outdoor learning experiences in the spring, summer, and even autumn. You’ll most...