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This week (March 16-22, 2025) is Horticultural Therapy (HT) Week. As a Registered Horticultural Therapist and Brand Ambassador for West Coast Seeds, I wanted to...

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This week (March 16-22, 2025) is Horticultural Therapy (HT) Week. As a Registered Horticultural Therapist and Brand Ambassador for West Coast Seeds, I wanted to raise awareness of HT this week, share some insights...

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Nestled in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, an area of Ontario that draws awe with over 250 shimmering lakes, is a community...

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Nestled in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, an area of Ontario that draws awe with over 250 shimmering lakes, is a community farm spearheading a movement towards food security. Edwin Binney’s...

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The match that deserves a much bigger comeback. Every year I see people posting about and offering free surplus in boxes on the corner from...

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The match that deserves a much bigger comeback. Every year I see people posting about and offering free surplus in boxes on the corner from their gardens. Which is always so great to see,...

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Nettle has a rich history of gifting seasonal bounty to the human paying attention. Nettle's story is woven into this Coast Salish place where I...

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Nettle has a rich history of gifting seasonal bounty to the human paying attention. Nettle's story is woven into this Coast Salish place where I tend and witness plants, as well as to my...

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For the last 9 years, I have grown a container garden in the 400 sf patio of my rental apartment in Vancouver. This month I...

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For the last 9 years, I have grown a container garden in the 400 sf patio of my rental apartment in Vancouver. This month I was met with a “For Sale” land assembly sign...

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We've all had sticker shock at the grocery store in the past couple of years with the meteoric rise of food prices. And if you're...

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We've all had sticker shock at the grocery store in the past couple of years with the meteoric rise of food prices. And if you're trying to make healthy choices with a produce-forward shopping...

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The Alex Community Food Centre (Alex CFC) is a community space within in one of Calgary’s most diverse neighbourhoods where residents gather to grow, cook, share and...

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The Alex Community Food Centre (Alex CFC) is a community space within in one of Calgary’s most diverse neighbourhoods where residents gather to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. When people come the Centre,...

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More than 80% of our crops require pollination, yet the challenges and threats from habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and disease make it difficult for...

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More than 80% of our crops require pollination, yet the challenges and threats from habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and disease make it difficult for pollinators to do their job. Thousands of bee, butterfly,...

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The Heart Lake Community Garden is a volunteer-driven initiative now in its seventh year, situated on the grounds of Heart Lake United Church in Brampton,...

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The Heart Lake Community Garden is a volunteer-driven initiative now in its seventh year, situated on the grounds of Heart Lake United Church in Brampton, Ontario.  In 2024, the garden produced nearly 1,000 pounds...

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I started experimenting with natural dyes several years ago because I wanted to dye my own yarns for knitting and weaving. I quickly learnt that...

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I started experimenting with natural dyes several years ago because I wanted to dye my own yarns for knitting and weaving. I quickly learnt that natural dyes could come from plants, insects, tree bark,...

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Q: Hi Scott! Can you share a little about the history of these areas at the botanical garden where the lawn alternatives were planted and...

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Q: Hi Scott! Can you share a little about the history of these areas at the botanical garden where the lawn alternatives were planted and the reason behind wanting to plant these products here?...

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Planting biologically diverse hedgerows is one of the best ways to improve biodiversity on farmland.  Hedgerows, which are made up of rows of trees and...

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Planting biologically diverse hedgerows is one of the best ways to improve biodiversity on farmland.  Hedgerows, which are made up of rows of trees and shrubs planted along field margins, provide habitat, forage and nesting...

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You’ve probably been a “homesteader” for many years and didn’t even know it. Homesteading isn’t about where you live, it’s not about having rural acreage...

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You’ve probably been a “homesteader” for many years and didn’t even know it. Homesteading isn’t about where you live, it’s not about having rural acreage or “living off grid”, at its simplest, homesteading is...

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Oilfields High School, nestled in the heart of Diamond Valley, Alberta, is more than just a school—it's a hub of innovation and sustainability for a...

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Oilfields High School, nestled in the heart of Diamond Valley, Alberta, is more than just a school—it's a hub of innovation and sustainability for a small town with a population of 5,341 (as of...

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I farm flowers in a Zone 3 climate, where our growing season is short and intensive, and to extend the beauty into the fall and...

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I farm flowers in a Zone 3 climate, where our growing season is short and intensive, and to extend the beauty into the fall and winter, we dry thousands of stems. While dried flowers...

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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...

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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...

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When we think of technology helping us around the house we often think of the Roomba, a robot vacuum, or automatic lid lifting garbage cans....

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When 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...

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Willow 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...

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Willow 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,...

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The Shelbourne Community Kitchen (The Kitchen) would like to share their gratitude for the generous seed donation provided by West Coast Seeds for our 2024...

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The 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Last year, I attended training at my school board and was introduced to the concept of “Real-World Learning.” Ontario’s Upper Canada District School Board is...

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Last year, I attended training at my school board and was introduced to the concept of “Real-World Learning.” Ontario’s Upper Canada District School Board is engaging students in deeper learning by making the curriculum...

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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...

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