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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,...
Basil & Kale Pesto Pasta
Fresh and yummy, this recipe can be used as a dip, pizza sauce, a glaze or marinade for shrimp/fish, chicken, and meat, garlic bread, add to stir-frys, soups, meatballs, burgers, spaghetti sauce and scrambled eggs/omeletsthis fresh and easy-to-make chunky salsa recipe...
Preventing Plant Issues
Abnormalities in your plant’s growth are typically caused by one of three things: disorders (caused by environmental conditions), diseases or pests. Disorders (environmental problems) are abnormalities usually caused by environmental factors, such as light,...
Garden Salsa Recipe
Enjoy this fresh and easy-to-make chunky salsa recipe with corn tortillas or quesadillas. Making salsa is a great way for kids to practice their chopping skills, or try scissor salsa! Have your students chop the salsa ingredients using scissors. Fun, fast and...
Caring for Plants and Their Needs
All living things have needs that must be met in order to survive, and plants are no different. The job of a good gardener or farmer is to ensure the best conditions for growth for your plants and to help their needs be met. A plant will meet its needs in a variety of...
Dandelion Fritters Recipe
Dandelion Fritters are quick, easy and tasty treats that your students and kids can build themselves from fresh garden ingredients. "Eat 'em to beat 'em." Though it's best to leave the first dandelions of the season for the bees as their first spring food, by late...
Choosing the Right Soil for Your Indoor Garden
Remember, potting soil is different from outdoor soil. Our outdoor soils are alive. Potting soil is light, does not compact, and has a high water-boiling capacity without becoming water-logged - all important qualities to grow vegetables in a contained rooting area....