A New Learning Garden Grows at Deer Lake School
In our Foundation’s unrelenting effort to sponsor school garden programs across Canada, we have the opportunity to work with some amazing administrators, educators and students. As the new school year (2019-20) unfolds, we are happy to say our budding family has grown yet again and right here in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. That’s right, […]
6 Great School Garden Examples to Inspire Your Own
One of the best ways to introduce outdoor learning experiences for kids in your own community is through a school gardening program. In addition to developing horticultural knowledge and skills and providing a sustainable food resource, there are numerous benefits for children. Participants learn patience, teamwork, problem solving, and develop social skills while gaining confidence […]
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 […]
What Does a Community Garden Grow, Besides Food?
When people look at a community garden, it is easy for them to draw conclusions about the direct benefits it has on a community. Simply put, it grows food, and thus can help feed the hungry and serve as an effective way to promote food security in a region. But the benefits extend far beyond. Today, […]
Does Matrix Gardening Have a Place in Community Garden Programs?
Matrix planting is a form of self-sustaining gardening that focuses on diverse, aesthetically pleasing plants over food-bearing (herbs, fruits and vegetables) varieties. This gardening method is steeped in natural balance between plant species occupying the same space. This balance, and opportunity for growth, includes the sharing of resources. The controlled environment chooses and maintains plants that […]
The Link Between Household Food Insecurity & Health Care Costs in Canada
A recent study was released early in the summer, indcating a causation relationship between household food insecurity and increased health care costs in Canada. The data was compiled in a joint effort between the University of Toronto, the University of Illinois, and other qualified parties without endorsements or competing interests. In summation, the study evidenced that total health […]
Best Plants & Vegetables to Grow in Cold Weather for Your Urban Garden
Does your garden look like this in the winter? Managing an urban garden in climates that experience cold autumns/winters is a challenge. Carefully selecting which crops to plant will be instrumental in the longevity of your community garden project. Our Foundation released an article on which plants suit temperate conditions, while today we focus on […]
5 Outdoor Learning Experiences and Activities for Kids in the Summer
School may be out for the summer, however, it is important to keep your children engaged in activities that allow them to continue their education. Of course, you don’t want them to be cooped up in your home in an attempt to mimic a classroom setting. Good luck trying to convince them to do so […]
Sutherland Secondary School Market Garden Grand Opening – A Photographic Review Part I
On June 12/2015 North Vancouver’s Sutherland Secondary School market garden officially opened. The project marks the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation’s first major initiative to create a healthier generation through outdoor experiences that connect us to the land and provide opportunities to improve our communities. The Foundation was responsible for building the fence surrounding the […]
How to Start a School Garden Project for Your Students
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 the benefit of their students. A school garden can teach kids […]