Grow at Home

A garden offers opportunities for inquiry-based learning, community building, and rich experiential learning.

The planning, design and maintenance of a garden also offers an authentic context for families to present critical thinking conversation starters to their children, as well as to a commitment to a common goal.

Please use any of links here for some conversation-starters for families who are growing at home.

General tips on how to plant & grow at home here!

Summary of how to grow tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, and herbs in planted or potted gardens.

And for specific vegetables, tips sheets from GrowOntario here!