I joined the team of West Coast Seeds in December of 2023 as the Product Manager with the goal of creating a comprehensive assortment of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds that addresses the needs and desires of our diverse community of growers.
Continue ReadingWhen we think of technology helping us around the house we often think of the Roomba, a robot vacuum, or automatic lid lifting garbage cans. But did you know that technology is starting to make its way outdoors?Β Β
Continue ReadingWillow Springs Creative Centre, located northwest of Thunder Bay in northwestern Ontario, has been delivering therapeutic horticultural programs since 2009. We have created home-based, accessible gardening program for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, therapeutic gardening programs for children with Autism, seniors in long term care, and horticultural therapy programs for Indigenous children and youth in residential treatment centres.
Continue ReadingThe Shelbourne Community Kitchen (The Kitchen) would like to share their gratitude for the generous seed donation provided by West Coast Seeds for our 2024 growing season. Your seeds have introduced us to new varieties like Sakura and Caiman tomatoes,...
Continue ReadingPlants and pollinators (like bees) have a mutualistic relationship. Pollinators benefit by feeding on nectar and pollen provided by flowers. In return they transfer pollen as they move from flower to flower, leading to fertilization, successful seed development, and fruit production.
Continue ReadingGetting started on your birding adventure is an exciting time for anyone. If you are new to birding, one of the most important things you need to think about is what birds you would like to attract. The type of feeder you use is a major factor in this. For example, a simple platform feeder can attract a wide variety of birds. You can fill this with almost any type of bird feed you like, doing this allows many different birds to find your feeder and enjoy the seeds you have to offer.
Continue ReadingLovingly home-grown food has always been good for us. The ability to nurture seed into food to bring to the table is magical and feels incredibly good. Less plastic, less cost and fresh as you like produce to pick and enjoy. Now, with all the stressful things happening in the world, it is arguably become more important than ever.
Continue ReadingLast year, I attended training at my school board and was introduced to the concept of βReal-World Learning.β Ontarioβs Upper Canada District School Board is engaging students in deeper learning by making the curriculum more relevant through meaningful, community connected projects. As both a high school English teacher and animal lover, I saw this as the perfect opportunity to combine my passions.
Continue ReadingThe donated seeds to Old North public school garden initiative in London, Ontario, have been put to good use! A wide range of grades have been involved in various activities involving the preparation of the ground, the planting of the...
Continue ReadingFounded in 1993, and built on the belief that no one should have to face the many challenges of HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illness alone, the Vancouver Friends for Life Society is a holistic wellness centre with a comprehensive...
Continue ReadingβSo, do you want grass?β was the first question he asked us, and while Cape Bretoners love their lawns, no - we didnβt want grass. When we took over our farm in 2023 the 20+ year lease on 5 acres of cultivated land ended, and our first task was to negotiate what would be replanted.
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Flower gardens have an immense impact on local ecosystems. So why not create one yourself, and one you can cut from to enjoy indoors!
Hereβs how to get started:
As the founder of East Van Seeds, a volunteer-run seed library, my first year has been a journey of growth, learning, and community engagement. Here are some of the key lessons I've gathered along the way. 1. The Importance of...
Continue ReadingThe Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) was founded in 1921 - An umbrella organization created to support the Community Leagues of Edmonton. Today, the EFCL supports 163 Communities! The EFCL Green Leagues program supports communities with all sustainability-related projects,...
Continue ReadingIn 1966, a group of citizens gathered with a vision of a natural space in the heart of the city; an escape from the growing urban sprawl, and a space where the community could connect and learn from nature. When...
Continue ReadingWe started our Seed Library in the hopes of bringing our community together and helping with food insecurity in our area. We started planning in October of 2023 and were finally able to make it a reality in April 2024....
Continue ReadingLet me tell you a secret.β―You donβt need perfect flowers to make beautiful arrangements.β―My Mom is a florist and my Nonna a gardener, naturally I am both. In 2020 I moved from Toronto to the tiny paradise of Pender Island....
Continue ReadingWest End Seniorsβ Network become an incorporated society in BC in October 1982, and has been a registered charity since July 1984. Currently, there are over 800 members of the Network, 18 paid staff members and more than 250 active...
Continue ReadingBlessing the Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia. It was founded in 2009 by a group of individuals who were passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children...
Continue ReadingDried flowers are a nostalgia reserved for grandmas and great aunts: those dusty bouquets adorned with dusty fabric butterflies in dusty, painted wicker urns, positioned on top of pianos and among porcelain figurines and the finest of never-used, always-admired china,...
Continue ReadingI started Gone to Seed in March of 2021, my husband Mark and I built the library and stocked it by breaking up my own seed stash into smaller portions. I decided to start the library at a time that...
Continue ReadingOur mission is to create a hunger free community on South Whidbey Island. Good Cheer Food Bank Garden is located on Whidbey Island, WA. We are a choice-based food bank, operating on a grocery-store model to increase access to nutrient...
Continue ReadingGrowing food in Canada has its rewards and challenges. The routine usually involves planting early in spring for cool season crops while preparing for summer. Then comes fall cleanup to prepare again for the spring season. The rewards are that...
Continue ReadingHello! My name is Christopher and I have beenΒ running the Rutland Elementary School Community GardenΒ program for 9 years. Last year, 190 children planted and harvested their own vegetables and in the process learned a little. I'd love to see more...
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