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Wonder and Awe in the Garden

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Plants 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.
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Plants 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.

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Plants 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.

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Getting 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.

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Getting 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.

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Lovingly 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.

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Lovingly 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.

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Last year, I attended training at my school board and was introduced to the concept of β€œReal-World Learning.” Ontario’s 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.

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Last year, I attended training at my school board and was introduced to the concept of β€œReal-World Learning.” Ontario’s 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.

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The donated seeds to Old North public school garden initiative in London, Ontario, have been put to good use! A wide range of grades have...

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The 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...

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Founded 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...

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Founded 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...

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β€œSo, do you want grass?” was the first question he asked us, and while Cape Bretoners love their lawns, no - we didn’t 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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β€œSo, do you want grass?” was the first question he asked us, and while Cape Bretoners love their lawns, no - we didn’t 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!

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Choose a location:Β Look for an area in your yard that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and has well-draining soil.
  1. Select your flowers:Β When choosing flowers for your cutting garden, consider what you like and what will grow well in your area.

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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!

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Choose a location:Β Look for an area in your yard that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and has well-draining soil.
  1. Select your flowers:Β When choosing flowers for your cutting garden, consider what you like and what will grow well in your area.

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The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) was founded in 1921 - An umbrella organization created to support the Community Leagues of Edmonton. Today, the...

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The 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,...

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In 1966, a group of citizens gathered with a vision of a natural space in the heart of the city; an escape from the growing...

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In 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...

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We started our Seed Library in the hopes of bringing our community together and helping with food insecurity in our area. We started planning in...

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We 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....

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West End Seniors’ Network become an incorporated society in BC in October 1982, and has been a registered charity since July 1984. Currently, there are...

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West End Seniors’ 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...

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Blessing 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...

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Blessing 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...

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I started Gone to Seed in March of 2021, my husband Mark and I built the library and stocked it by breaking up my own...

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I 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...

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Our mission is to create a hunger free community on South Whidbey Island. Good Cheer Food Bank Garden is located on Whidbey Island, WA. We...

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Our 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...

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Hello! 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...

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Hello! 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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We are a non-profit, community-supported work program for adults with intellectual disabilities. L'Arche Tahoma Hope itself began over 46 years ago. We provide meaningful work...

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We are a non-profit, community-supported work program for adults with intellectual disabilities. L'Arche Tahoma Hope itself began over 46 years ago. We provide meaningful work in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We have 16 core members who are the...

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I am an impact entrepreneur and a biologist. I truly believe in an inclusive society and in the empowerment of people as a key component...

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I am an impact entrepreneur and a biologist. I truly believe in an inclusive society and in the empowerment of people as a key component to a healthy society and environment. I am the founder of Ciclomanias, a grassroots organization...

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We started in Oct 2023, from a Neighbourhood Small Grant. We offer free seeds that can be planted in that specific month to our Fraserview...

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We started in Oct 2023, from a Neighbourhood Small Grant. We offer free seeds that can be planted in that specific month to our Fraserview community of over 200 people. We also made a website that has more information about...

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Over the last 10 years at the hospital, I have worked with many different populations within the hospital. One of the main populations I work...

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Over the last 10 years at the hospital, I have worked with many different populations within the hospital. One of the main populations I work with is the Day Patient Mental Health and Inpatient Mental Health. We get together once...

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City Beet is an urban farm growing vegetables and cut flowers on residential front and backyards in Vancouver, BC on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded...

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City Beet is an urban farm growing vegetables and cut flowers on residential front and backyards in Vancouver, BC on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. While the exact number tends to shift...

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At the Green & Gold Community Garden, in Edmonton, volunteers get their hands dirty on two acres of land at the University of Alberta South...

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At the Green & Gold Community Garden, in Edmonton, volunteers get their hands dirty on two acres of land at the University of Alberta South Campus farm. Now in its fifteenth year, this local garden with a global impact is...

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Being a sustainable Landscape Designer, lawn alternatives are something I think about a lot. I also think it's important to experiment with new plants in...

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Being a sustainable Landscape Designer, lawn alternatives are something I think about a lot. I also think it's important to experiment with new plants in my own garden before I ever specify them for someone else’s yard as it gives...

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Welcome, 'Uy' skweyul,Β Bienvenu to syuwΜ“énΜ“ctβ€―Elementary in Nanaimo, BC where students, staff, parents, and the community are stewards of the land. One late August morning, a...

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Welcome, 'Uy' skweyul,Β Bienvenu to syuwΜ“énΜ“ctβ€―Elementary in Nanaimo, BC where students, staff, parents, and the community are stewards of the land. One late August morning, a parent volunteer was watering syuwΜ“énΜ“ct Elementary’s large garden with her three young boys.Β  She spotted...

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