by Dennis Charland | Apr 28, 2015 | Blogs
Helping to get your kids excited about organic gardening is a part of what our Foundation hopes to accomplish. It teaches them about the interconnectedness between the earth and the health of our communities, the seed-to-table concept, and instills a sense of pride in...
by Dennis Charland | Apr 6, 2015 | Blogs
Starting or joining a community garden can be one of the most rewarding experiences around. The thought of it alone induces images of bright sunny days, working in the soil with neighbors, friends, and loved ones, and harvesting bountiful organic crops that will...
by Dennis Charland | Mar 20, 2015 | Blogs
Community gardens are a great way to get children interested in gardening. However, highly densified regions may not have one in place near any given child’s residence. In such urban areas, it is becoming more common for schools to take on gardening projects for...
by Dennis Charland | Feb 24, 2015 | Blogs
One of the best trends sweeping across Canada and the U.S. is the growth of community and school gardens (also referred to as urban gardens or urban farming). They are sprouting up everywhere. Individuals, schools, neighborhood organizations, and municipalities alike...
by Dennis Charland | Jan 27, 2015 | Blogs
Technology may be on the tip of everyone’s tongue when it comes to the discussion of tools to best educate (and entertain) children of this millennium. Our own foundation has recently written blog posts recommending smartphone/tablet applications for teaching...
by Dennis Charland | Jan 13, 2015 | Blogs
A big part of what we hope to accomplish here at the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation is to inspire parents, guardians, and teachers to encourage their children and students to develop an interest in healthy organic gardening. Getting a head start in the...