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Moondance Organic Gardens
Resources & Interesting Garden Related Web Sites
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Moondance Organic Gardens
Resources & Interesting Garden Related Web Sites
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Composting creates really important natural nutrients for the earth and its also a way to save
valuable space in landfills - plus that's just a huge waste of a great natural resource for helping grow
strong, healthy plants and vegetables. Composting is such an important component of our garden
that we have a separate page of information on it.
Composting makes every day Earth Day
Also we have created a gardening tips page with lots of ideas to help you grow naturally.
Organic Thoughts: WWOOF (willing workers on organic farms) is an international volunteer program. There is a wwoof organization in an amazing assortment of countries. Check out www.wwoof.ca It is a great way for people to learn about organic growing, to travel and live in another country. On the host side there is a great opportunity to meet people from other countries, and have some well needed help with all that is involved in organic growing. So the ‘woofer’ lives with a host family (room and board) in exchange for helping out. One thing to keep in mind is that it is working on a farm (many beautiful aspects but also a lot of hard work).
There are so many volunteer opportunities as there is so much need out there. Giving of your time, talents and, most importantly, attention is a gift that gives back more then you can ever anticipate. Giving without expectation also yields unexpected gifts. It can seem like a challenge to get involved but like anything that takes place in life it is a matter of what you find most important. Watch for something that appears in your life as an opportunity. It might be interesting to give it a try. From international to locally, the opportunities are endless. Hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, food banks, schools, sports teams, scouts, guides, (all the amazing community groups that just try to make a difference), to CUSO, the Red Cross and so very much in-between. Life is too short not to make it meaningful. Enjoy!
All the best,
Kim
Organic Thoughts will now enjoy its own page - check here to see what Kim tackles this week!
Resources for Kids in the garden:
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Resources:
thing at a time and see what works in your situation.
Books: Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots: Sharon Lovejoy, available at lots of bookstores and online. Jumbo Book of Gardening: The Kids Can Press, Karyn Morris, 2000 Fun with Nature, take along guide: Northword Press, 1999
Great Web Sites
For more about healthy eating visit www.whfoods.com The World’s Healthiest Foods. Great website with recipes, healthy cooking techniques. The site’s mission is to offer the latest scientific information about the benefits of the World's Healthiest Foods and the specific nutrients they provide. Equally important, it offers practical, simple and affordable ways to enjoy foods that fit your individual lifestyle. |
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General Gardening Resources
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Most communities have access to these other resources:
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Home About Veggie Basket Workshops Veggie Ready Perennials Feature Veggie
Recipe's Growing Tips Garden Ideas Skin Food Directions Resources Contact
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Kim Keckes - Owner & Inspiration of Moondance Organic Gardens 8285 5th Line, Angus, Ontario, L0M 1B1 (Corner of 5th line and 25th Side Road) (705) 424-2606 Page Content and Design By L. Prenty © 2006 In support of Healthy living for the mind, body and soul. |
There is lots of great info out
there about gardening with children. The more you plan the better the
product. Don’t be intimidated if you don’t know much about gardening, it
is a growing experience. Just try one 