Little Green Thumbs http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main A school in every garden, a garden in every school Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:28:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Little Green Thumbs Teacher’s Workshop 2010 http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/08/27/little-green-thumbs-teachers-workshop-2010/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/08/27/little-green-thumbs-teachers-workshop-2010/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:20:25 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=439 General Information:

The Little Green Thumbs Saskatchewan program hosts a Teacher’s Workshop for all participating teachers in September to start off the school year on a great note.   At the workshop, teachers learn the ins and outs of the indoor gardening kits and how to care for their vermi-composting worms; experience some cultural sharing, program information sessions, and best of all share great conversation and food!

The February 2008, September 2008 and September 2009 Teacher’s Workshops were a great success and we are very excited to continue our work into the 2010/2011 school year.

Date:

For the 2010 / 2011 school year, our 4th Little Green Thumbs Teacher’s Workshop is planned for   Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th, 2010 in Saskatoon. We will be hosting ALL of the teachers involved and planning on participating in LGT next year in Saskatoon.

Please contact us for more information!

Venues:

Friday, September 24th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (NEW TEACHERS ONLY)

  • Agriculture in the Classroom Office: 3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, SK
  • Phone: (306) 933-5520 (Office) or (306)280-7240 (Cell)

Friday, September 24th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EVERYONE)

  • Circle H Ranch: Just head south on Circle Drive (Highway 11) towards Regina. After 12km, watch for the signs and turn left on Circle H Road. We are the first place on the right.
  • Phone: (306) 374-2747

Saturday, September 25th from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (EVERYONE)

  • Evan Hardy Collegiate: 605 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon SK

Click here to access a Google Map with the locations.

Friday Agenda:

Friday Daytime Sessions are held at Agriculture in the Classroom Office:  3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.  These sessions are for New LGT Teachers only.

Friday, September 24, 2009 Session
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Intro
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Equipment setup - Light and Safety
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Equipment setup - Planting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Vermicomposting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Program overview 1
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Program overview 2

Friday Evening Session is located at Circle H Ranch: Just head south on Circle Drive (Highway 11) towards Regina. After 12km, watch for the signs and turn left on Circle H Road. We are the first place on the right.  This session is for New and Experienced LGT Teachers

Friday, September 24, 2009 Session
5:00:00 PM- 6:00 PM Registration and Make and Takes
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Barbeque Dinner
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yearly Recap from 2009 2010
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sharing Session
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Wrap up and Clean Up

Saturday Agenda:

*Saturday Session is located at Evan Hardy Collegiate - 605 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK

This session is for New and Experienced LGT Teachers.

Saturday, September 25, 2009 Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tips and Techniques with an expert Guest Speaker
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Snack
10:45 AM - 11: 45 AM Teacher- Led Sessions
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Celebration Event Intro and Planning
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Master Gardener Guest Speaker
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Round Table Sessions
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Snack
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM FN Session
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Evaluation
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Pick up Supplies


What to expect:

1st Year Teachers-

* Learn how to put your garden and lighting system together safely

* Learn how to create a Vermicomposting classroom and how to expand your Vermiculture program in your school!

* Interact with other teachers in your area, and across the province involved in the program

* Learn about the NEW AITC/ School Garden Programs Website

* Lesson Plans for “Getting Started” and plans for the year

* Discover what the LGT-SK Program will offer your school for the school year and beyond!

1st Year and Experienced Teachers-

* Learn Garden Tips and Techniques for growing your plants from a Master Gardener instructor

* Interact with other teachers in your area, and across the province involved in the program

* Learn about the NEW AITC/ School Garden Programs Website

* Get ideas from other teachers on Community Engagement, Outdoor Gardens, and how to turn Garden Disasters into Teachable Moments

* Discover what the LGT-SK Program will offer your school for the school year and beyond!

* Time for planning out your school garden and celebration events

What to bring:

* Notebook

* Writing Utensils

* Classroom Yearly & Monthly Planners

* Experienced Teachers need to bring their Green LGT Teachers Binders from last year.

* Reusable mugs for coffee or tea

* Any Vermicomposting worms you wish to Pass on the Gift

* Any lesson plans you would like to share

* Seeds you would like to exchange

* Teacher Resource Books you would like to exchange

* Great attitude and enthusiasm!

* PHOTOS and STORIES from previous years (we will have a sharing session on Friday evening to show and tell about your garden project)

What you will be taking home from the workshop:

‘        Seeds

‘        A LGT Workshop Binder or LGT Binder updates

‘        Pots, Trays and Garden Materials (for those teachers that filled out Order Form online at the end of June 2010)

‘        Teacher Resource Books and Classroom Posters *for new schools only

‘        2 lbs of Vermicomposting worms *for new schools only

‘        Two 32.5L Rubbermaid Containers *for new schools only

‘        Vermicomposting Soil *for new schools only

‘        A pilot of AITC’s Unit Plan for Plants (new curriculum)
]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/08/27/little-green-thumbs-teachers-workshop-2010/feed/ Who has grown Eggplants in Saskatchewan?? http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/04/16/who-has-grown-eggplants-in-saskatchewan/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/04/16/who-has-grown-eggplants-in-saskatchewan/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:38:14 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/04/16/who-has-grown-eggplants-in-saskatchewan/ I had one of the coolest experiences since becoming the LGT Coordinator two years ago. Well, I shouldn’t say that because most of my experiences in this position have been absolutely amazing, but this one really blew me away. I was visiting some of the schools in Prince Albert when a teacher at Holy Cross mentioned that St. Anne had grown “un aubergine!”, which is french for Eggplant, but is also called aubergine in Europe and other places of the world. I couldn’t believe it, I was shocked! I though we just gave those seeds to the teachers as fun experiments, but was not expecting them to actually grow large, have flowers, and most impressively, FRUIT, and lots of them!!

Here is a picture of their extraordinary eggplants! (they are white, however will turn a bright purple when mature).img_3198

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/04/16/who-has-grown-eggplants-in-saskatchewan/feed/ WORM SUPPLIERS all over the world! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/18/worm-suppliers-all-over-the-world/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/18/worm-suppliers-all-over-the-world/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:41:58 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/18/worm-suppliers-all-over-the-world/ Here is a great website that you can find more worms for your vermi-composting projects, OR, you can add your school as a supplier for worms for free advertising and use it as a fundraiser!

http://www.findworms.com/suppliers/

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/18/worm-suppliers-all-over-the-world/feed/ Seedy Saturday 2010 http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/08/seedy-saturday-2010/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/08/seedy-saturday-2010/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:38:32 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=427 Spring comes earliest to gardeners!  It’s time to germinate your ideas and seeds for the coming growing season.   Join fellow garden enthusiasts at Saskatoon’s 12th Annual Seedy Saturday!

What: Seedy Saturday brings together people of all ages and experiences to collect and share their own open pollinated seed stock, and to encourage planting of heirloom varieties while learning about the importance of biodiversity and sustainability in the context of food gardening.  Ten new exhibitors will join twenty others to highlight products and issues related to gardening, sustainable living and food security.  The afternoon will also feature a knowledgeable group of speakers on subjects ranging from water-wise gardening techniques, tips to extend the season, issues that surround seed sovereignty and of course, how to save seeds.  The SaskTel Mendel Art Caravan will be there to provide children’s art activities. There is free on-site childcare for pre-schoolers.  CHEP showcases its commitment to good food with a nutritious and delicious lunch of vegetarian chili, salad, artisan breads for $2.00 or pay what you can.   A list of exhibitors, presentation times, and special events are on the website www.chep.org.

Where: Princess Alexandra School, 210 Avenue H South

When: Saturday March 13, 2010

Cost: $2.00 Admission or pay what you can; $2.00 Lunch or pay what you can.

Attention Gardeners! Don’t forget that there is a seed exchange table.  Contribute leftover seeds from last year, bring seeds to share that you saved from last year’s crop.  We are also happy to accept old gardening magazines in bundles of 6 to add to our swap table.  If you have extra time that day, we are still looking for volunteers - it’s such a great event you may want to stay all day!  Please share the news with others.

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/03/08/seedy-saturday-2010/feed/ Volunteer Opportunity at Gardenscape 2010! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/22/volunteer-opportunity-at-gardenscape-2010/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/22/volunteer-opportunity-at-gardenscape-2010/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:26:42 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=395 Volunteer with AITC at

Gardenscape 2010

March 26-28th 2010 at Prairieland Park

We will be hosting a booth at Gardenscape from March 26th to March 28th in Saskatoon, SK and are looking for volunteers to help spread the word about our great school gardening programs Little Green Thumbs, and to unveil our new school gardening program GREENSCAPADES!

We are asking that volunteers commit to at least a 2 hour time slot during the following dates and times:  Friday, 11 am - 10 pm; Saturday, 9 am- 8 pm; and Sunday, 11 am- 5 pm.

Volunteers will receive a day pass for the day they volunteer to the show ($10 value), a t-shirt, and a fun time with the Ag in the Classroom staff!

We are really encouraging teachers to come out and learn from the other exhibitors at Gardenscape.

Please contact Adrianne at info@littlegreenthumbssk.ca if you are interested in volunteering.

We would also like to encourage the LGT schools to think of Gardenscape as a possibility for a class field trip ( Students 15 and under are FREE ), as there are many wonderful gardens on display, as well as the Live Butterfly Exhibit ($3 / person).

Dr. Doug Waterer from the University of Saskatchewan is speaking at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 26th about the Best Vegetables for the Home Gardener.

Another really cool feature of Gardenscape is the Plant Auction on Sunday at the Speakers Theatre at 6:30 pm.

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/22/volunteer-opportunity-at-gardenscape-2010/feed/ Manitoba School Gardening Video- Inspirational! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/11/manitoba-school-gardening-video-inspirational/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/11/manitoba-school-gardening-video-inspirational/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:42:24 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=412 Hey Garden-based learning enthusiasts, please check out this amazing video of an outdoor school gardening program in Manitoba!

Great job Mel Johnson School!

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/11/manitoba-school-gardening-video-inspirational/feed/ NEWSFLASH! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/05/newsflash/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/05/newsflash/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:32:13 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=403 Click the image below to download the LGT Teachers Newsflash for February 2010

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]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/02/05/newsflash/feed/ Hundreds Gather to Protest Global Warming in Saskatchewan! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/01/04/hundreds-gather-to-protest-global-warming-in-saskatchewan/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/01/04/hundreds-gather-to-protest-global-warming-in-saskatchewan/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:40:16 +0000 admin http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=390 snowmen

Hehe… Thanks Margaret!

Happy 2010!

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2010/01/04/hundreds-gather-to-protest-global-warming-in-saskatchewan/feed/ Garden Based Learning Lesson Plan Contest http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2009/12/14/garden-based-learning-lesson-plan-contest/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2009/12/14/garden-based-learning-lesson-plan-contest/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:15:29 +0000 GreenThumb http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=380 Do you have an incredible Lesson Plan that you would like to share with the rest of the LGT Teachers?  We would like to begin collecting lesson plans for LGT Teachers from LGT Teachers and have an amazing unveiling of them at the Teachers Workshop in 2010.  We will also post them on the website as soon as they become available to us (ie: you send them in!)

Please submit your lesson plans in a style that is easy to follow.  If possible, please include:

  1. Your Name and School
  2. Appropriate Grade Level
  3. Objectives achieved with this lesson plan
  4. Subjects covered
  5. Materials required
  6. Additional Resources (if available)
  7. Lesson Instructions and Teacher Background info
  8. Other information

Submit your Lesson Plans by June 1st, 2010 to be entered in the contest to win some wonderful AITC and LGT swag. You will recieve one entry into a draw per lesson plan submitted, and a draw will take place on June 3rd, 2010.

]]> http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2009/12/14/garden-based-learning-lesson-plan-contest/feed/ Preparations for the Christmas Holidays! http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2009/12/10/preparations-for-the-christmas-holidays/ http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/2009/12/10/preparations-for-the-christmas-holidays/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:19:17 +0000 GreenThumb http://www.littlegreenthumbssk.ca/main/?p=336 As Christmas is fast approaching, the Little Green Thumbs must add a few more things to the list of preparations before the holidays. In order to have a great garden growing when you return please ensure that the following checklist is taken care of prior to the last day of classes:

  1. Ensure that all of your seedlings have been transplanted into the self-watering containers- they will dry out very quickly if you don’t!
  2. Collect a 2 week supply of food for your worms and bury it deep at the bottom of the bins covered by paper and soil.  They will be just fine munching away over the break.
  3. Fill your self-watering containers with water and remember to fertilize.
  4. Prune and stake plants that will grow large over the holiday.
  5. Speak with your custodian to ensure the power will be on during the holiday.
  6. Double check your timer to make sure it is working while you will be away.

Last but not least, prepare to have the best holiday season yet!

Happy Holidays

from the Little Green Thumbs program and Agriculture in the Classroom Sask!

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