Written by Alyssa Fundal, Education & Curriculum Development Plastic has become so common in our everyday lives that when you go grocery shopping, you normally don’t think about the plastic packaging that lines the store’s aisles. It’s no wonder why Read more…
Written by Clare Carlson, Grant Writing and Development Earth Day has long been an important day for the world as individuals are able to come together to voice their concern for the state of the environment and work towards a Read more…
Written by Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development It’s no question that school gardens can make quite an impact on a student’s learning and development. Garden-based education programs have been shown to positively influence children’s produce intake, better academic performance Read more…
Written By Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development Over the past year, home gardening gained popularity as more people spent time around the house (Reuters). However, gardening is more than just a way to pass the time–it has long-term positive Read more…
Written by Wendy Silveira, Author and Blogger It’s important to understand how companion planting affects you, the gardener: In essence, it’s knowing which plants benefit from being planted together – so-called friends (for the Big Bang Fans literally friends with Read more…
Chisa Nagai, Grant Writing and Development Choosing what to grow in your home garden can be difficult, since all plants require different growing conditions. One way to determine what kind of plants are most suitable for your home garden is Read more…
Written by Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager As the effects of climate change become increasingly present in everyday life, and food insecurity deepens, every activity you engage in and chore you perform are opportunities to produce less waste. This is an Read more…
Written by Anthony Otonari, Horticulture and Design If you’re a gardener seeking the next step toward sustainable, economical gardening, then consider saving your seeds. Seed saving is a centuries old tradition whereby farmers and gardeners harvest and save the seeds Read more…
Erin Madlangbayan, Education & Curriculum Why native plants? One of the best ways to maintain and manage a beautiful home garden is through planting native plants. Filling your garden with plants that are native to your geographical location is highly Read more…
Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development It can be disappointing to open up your fridge in search of a quick snack, only to find that your berries are moldy or your carrots rubbery. Moreover, food waste has serious Read more…