We'll be singing in the rain!!

Good morning. 

The rain is shining.

The show goes on. 

Gumboots galore. 

Hmmm...

coffee (Bridgehead's of course). 

This is my feeble attempt at a haiku at 7:18am. Not so good but just wanted to let you know we are still forging ahead despite the rain. It is forecasted to stop (if not, sprinkle) around 10:00ish. 

See y'all there!!!

m.

The new orleans (childcare centre)?...

While Richard helped with the construction of the garden bed, the kids displayed no reservations about getting hands on. Many were excited to dig, find worms and others insects, and carefully sow their various vegetable seeds. 

Meet Alex- the worm. Resident worm of the new garden bed at Orleans Childcare Centre.

Volunteer Opportunity: Log Rescuing Tomorrow Afternoon

Help, I need somebody,

Help, not just anybody,

Help, you know I need someone,

Help!  - the Beatles

These logs need a new home. We are planning to head out to Alpenblinck Farm tomorrow  afternoon (leaving Ottawa around 1:15, back in Ottawa around 4:00) to load 'em on a truck and load 'em off at their new home--Trillium and Trille des Bois Elementary School. 

If you are free, contact Minh at 613.262.6775 or by email growinguporganic[at]gmail.com. Carpooling can be arranged! 

Hope to hear from you. 

Cambridge Street Public School

Work is continuing at Cambridge Street Public School since the Earth day event in April. Mixed greens, spinach and radishes are growing well and some are even ready for a harvest. Two more beds were added to accommodate the Kindergarden's bean plants and sunflowers. 

More room to grow.....

Here, Carol, one of our dedicated volunteer, digs a little deeper to make the extra beds. 

Way to go Carol!

There's going to be much more at Mutchmor Elementary

With help from Kendall (Bridgehead staff) and Mark, a group of kids from the neighbouring community centre came over to help with the planting activity at Mutchmor Elementary School. 

After a little team meeting, people got straight to work. 

Looking a little bare but...a little sun, water and TLC will have these beds sprouting in no time.

Work Party this Saturday May 30th, 2009

Trillium and Trille des Bois Elementary Schools are on board and partnering with Growing Up Organic to make food gardens. On MAY 30th, 2009 we will begin constructing several raised beds to transform their current asphalt space towards a space that can produce food. 

Join us this Saturday for a work party. There will be opportunities to help construct raised garden beds from start to finish, gardening and so on. Please email Minh Ngo at growinguporganic@gmail.com if you are interested in coming out for the day.

When:

May 3oth, 2009 (Saturday)

9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m

*Rain date: May 31, 2009 (Sunday)

Where:

Trillium and Trille des bois School

140 rue Genest, Ottawa (in Vanier area)

The before pictures...

The plan...

            

The results? Well, I suppose that's to be determined. 

Hope you can make it out.

First Steps...Orleans Childcare Centre

For more than 25 years, Orleans Childcare Centre has been serving children and families in the Orleans community. This summer, they have committed to making organic food gardens and have partnered with Growing Up Organic to make it happen. This is GUO's first daycare project and we are excited to track its progress. Stay tuned!!

In the meanwhile, we start some seedlings with the kids.