Resources for Schools:
Farm to Schools
West Coast Seeds Gardening Guide
School Garden Resource 2018-2019 (Surrey School District)
Honouring Memories Planting Dreams - Celebrated in May and June, Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams invites individuals and organizations to join in reconciliation by planting heart gardens in their communities. Heart gardens honour residential school survivors and their families, as well as the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Each heart represents the memory of a child lost to the residential school system, and the act of planting represents that individual’s commitment to finding their place in reconciliation. In 2017, more than 4500 hearts were planted in gardens across Canada.
Ecoliteracy - Education for Sustainable Living Guide
Nourish Project - Sacred Water
Habitat Acquisition Trust - Gardening with Native Plants
Great Garden Centers for Indigenous plants:
West Coast Gardens
West Coast Seeds
Articles , Websites & Print Resources:
On a hunt for North America's Indigenous Crops - CBC Radio
The Garden Classroom: Hands -on Activities in Math, Science, Literacy and Art
Native American Gardening: Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families
The School Garden Curriculum: An integrated K-8 guide for discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking
A Walking Curriculum: Evoking Wonder and Developing Sense of Place (k-12)
Making Paper from Invasive Plants - The Invasive Paper Project
Going Wild Teachers Guide - Teaching about wild products from BC Coastal Rainforests Gr. 4-7
Children's Story Garden
A Rocha Canada - Environmental Stewardship, Community Gardens and Resources/Grants
Farm to Schools
West Coast Seeds Gardening Guide
School Garden Resource 2018-2019 (Surrey School District)
Honouring Memories Planting Dreams - Celebrated in May and June, Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams invites individuals and organizations to join in reconciliation by planting heart gardens in their communities. Heart gardens honour residential school survivors and their families, as well as the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Each heart represents the memory of a child lost to the residential school system, and the act of planting represents that individual’s commitment to finding their place in reconciliation. In 2017, more than 4500 hearts were planted in gardens across Canada.
Ecoliteracy - Education for Sustainable Living Guide
Nourish Project - Sacred Water
Habitat Acquisition Trust - Gardening with Native Plants
Great Garden Centers for Indigenous plants:
West Coast Gardens
West Coast Seeds
Articles , Websites & Print Resources:
On a hunt for North America's Indigenous Crops - CBC Radio
The Garden Classroom: Hands -on Activities in Math, Science, Literacy and Art
Native American Gardening: Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families
The School Garden Curriculum: An integrated K-8 guide for discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking
A Walking Curriculum: Evoking Wonder and Developing Sense of Place (k-12)
Making Paper from Invasive Plants - The Invasive Paper Project
Going Wild Teachers Guide - Teaching about wild products from BC Coastal Rainforests Gr. 4-7
Children's Story Garden
A Rocha Canada - Environmental Stewardship, Community Gardens and Resources/Grants
Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale, W.A.
The following pictures were taken at Hovander Homestead Park. There are several gardens with different themes including:
From an educators point of view, these gardens provide excellent insight into the interconnectedness of all living things and a link to literacy and gardening. We've categorized some of the photos. My favourite garden is the "Breakfast Garden".
- Native Plant Garden
- Children's Storybook Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Sunflower House
- Compost Centre
- What's for Breakfast Garden
From an educators point of view, these gardens provide excellent insight into the interconnectedness of all living things and a link to literacy and gardening. We've categorized some of the photos. My favourite garden is the "Breakfast Garden".