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Nov 29 2018
First in our Where does your food come from? series
First in our Where does your food come from? series of short videos.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 11 where we make garden journals
Garden art journals are a great way for children to reflect on the garden and become more observant gardeners and artists.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 10 where we make harvest feasts menus
The greatest reward for any gardener is the harvest and enjoyment of a meal made from what was grown. The anticipation and appreciation builds as a harvest menu is planned and made beautiful with images from the growing season.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 9 where we make block printed harvestbags
Using wood, fun foam and acrylic paints, a simple, sturdy garden bag is made from a pillowcase, decorated with a printed motif,and then taken out to the garden for picking.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 8 where we make scarecrow garden protectors
This lesson involves making a life size scarecrow to decorate the garden and keep away birds, and it can double as a Halloween decoration.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 7 where we make decoupage treasure boxes with herb sachets
Decouppage is easy and fun and making sachets with herbs grown in the garden can help kids learn to identify them and learn about their use in cooking.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 6 where we make a watercolour oil pastel green resist
Green is the colour of chlorophyll , essential for plant photosynthesis. It’s also the colour with the most variations. In this lesson kids explore mixing various shades of green and discover how oil pastels resist watercolour resulting in some interesting effects.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 5 where we make pollinator mobiles
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are essential to the growth of vegetables. Mobiles are fun to make and inspire us to always try and attract these beneficial insects.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 4 where we make leaf impression pendants
Leaves are one way to identify plants. Making jewelry from leaf patterns is also a way to appreciate their beauty.
Jan 15 2019
Where does your food come from Samantha?
Here is a 30 second spot in a series we’re doing on our own called Where does your food come from? Hope you like it.
By Elaine and Archie • food movement, food security, foraging, videos