Green Thumbs is super excited to collaborate with Project Canoe on our new program called the Local Explorers. Our very own Program...

by Lily Hu At Nelson Mandela P.S., it was run by myself, Natalie Meyers, GTGK Garden and Food Educator Hilda Nouri, volunteers, and...

Students, teachers and volunteers have been busy at work this Spring in getting our school gardens ready for the growing season! Despite...

Our Urban Roots Youth program kicked off this spring in April with helping hands eager to get dirty after a long winter. The spring...

by Chimu Titi This fall Green Thumbs was afforded the opportunity through a generous grant from LUSH Cosmetics’ Charity Pot program, to...

Call for Division! Native Plant Divisions for our Biodiversity Corner This fall, Green Thumbs is setting roots in Regent Park. In...

Reflecting on yield, by Chimu Titi, Urban Roots Youth Program Leader Gardeners think a lot about yield, what is it?  Quantity?  The...

We are very pleased to announce that the funding received by us on behalf of gardens at Sprucecourt PS and Rose Ave. PS was well spent...

Being a “hands on learning”, I always enjoyed arts and crafts in school. Creating an example prior to our kids program, I loved choosing...

Job Posting – Urban Gardening Program Leader, Urban Roots Youth Program Part-time contract, March 19 to June 29: 20 hours/week; July...

What to do before the weather dips below zero degrees and damages the still-green tomatoes dangling from your plants? What to do when you...

Do you feel that? It’s the cool fall breeze rustling your hair. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of children’s voices gleefully picking...

On May 19, 2011, Green Thumbs Growing Kids will sponsor student tree-planting of a variety of species, on three elementary school...

***** Garden and Greenhouse Educator Position Part-time 9-week contract Green Thumbs Growing Kids offers programs for children, youth and...

On January 27, I went out to Ajax to present on a panel discussing engagement with newcomer youth. The Council of Agencies Serving South...

Remember the tray of pea sprouts (Or should I perhaps write pea shoots) the Urban Roots Youth planted almost three weeks ago? No? Here...

We started our first session of the Urban Roots Youth Program at Rosedale Heights Greenhouse last week with much success. In partnership...

Want to learn about food production? Green Thumbs Growing Kids is pleased to announce that we are soon starting a new program for youth....

Seed saving at Winchester P.S. during garden club Greetings y’all! Ah yes, the first notable snowfall in Toronto befall the city last...