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Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight: Tanya Higdon — Making Garden Learning Unforgettable
Ask a student what they remember most about elementary school years later, and the answer isn't always a worksheet or lesson. Sometimes, it's an unbelievably enormous cucumber that appeared in the classroom garden overnight. In our Little Green Thumbs Teacher...
Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight: Patricia Goodine — From Seed to Ceremony
A classroom garden can teach students how a seed becomes a plant. In Patricia Goodine's classroom, it can also become a place to learn about responsibility, food, culture, community and the connections between them. In our Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight series,...
Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight: Aliya Noon — Growing Curiosity, Confidence and Community
Great classroom gardens grow much more than plants. They grow curiosity, confidence, responsibility and connections that can stay with students long after the harvest is over. In our Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight series, we're celebrating educators from our...
2026/27 LGT and LGS National Teacher Award
One national award. One outstanding educator. Open to both LGT and LGS teachers. The LGT and LGS National Teacher Award Applications close March 31, 2027.We are excited to continue the LGT and LGS National Teacher Award for the 2026/27 school year, celebrating the...
Growing Leaders, Cultivating Change: Announcing the Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award Winner
Little Green Thumbs is thrilled to announce Tamarah Willis as a recipient of the Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award. We would also like to thank our core sponsor Nutrien. Without their support, this award would never happen! This new national award...
Growing Curious Minds: Announcing Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award Winner Hayley Muench
Little Green Thumbs is proud to announce Hayley Muench as a recipient of the Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to garden-based learning, food literacy, and student engagement. We would also like to thank our...
New in 2025/26 – LGT and LGS National Teacher Award!
The LGT and LGS National Teacher Award! Le prix national des enseignants PPV et PGP! Now open for application until March 31, 2026!L’appel aux candidatures est ouvert jusqu’au 31 mars 2026! Criteria Critères All teachers currently participating in either Little Green...
Âmiskowêhkask Tea (mint tea)
A wonderful tasting tea that First Nation people’s traditionally used to help with coughs, chest infections, upset stomach, headaches and fever. Ingredients 1 stem and leaves of mint 1 mug of boiling water Honey to taste as desired Preparation Take 1 stem with...
Diagnosing Plant Issues
Have a problem? Don’t panic! The first thing to do is make sure you actually DO have a problem. Before rushing for a pest or disease diagnosis, remember to think back about what a plant NEEDS to survive. Plant growth is affected by light, temperature, humidity, water,...