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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,...
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...