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Come sow with me - planting with purpose

By Jen

Every year we head to the garden centre, pick out our plants, plant them in our gardens and grow beautiful healthy food. Even if we didn't grow our own food there are many grocery stores and markets within walking distance of our home where we could easily purchase healthy food to eat. It is very hard to imagine our lives not being like this. It is hard to imagine living without access to healthy food.

In May, the next G8 Summit will be held, among the many topics being discussed will be agriculture in the developing world. ONE is an international non-profit organization, co-founded by Bono, that is hoping to make agriculture a top priority for the G8 Summit. One Mom Bloggers are asking people around the world to add their voices to the fight against poverty.

So, yesterday my daughter and I planted a seed in our kitchen, while discussing the agricultural challenges facing those in the developing world. Last year we planted our seeds in egg cartons and toilet paper rolls. Here is how we did it. This year we are planting a variety of seeds; herbs, tomatoes, corn and peas . We decided to plant 3 snow pea seeds in support of ONE.

 preparing the soil
 seeds in hand
 planting the seeds in the toilet paper rolls
 placed in the sunshine

What can you do to show your support?

Sow one - Show your commitment to agriculture in the developing world by planting a seed at home.

Send one - Sign ONE's Thrive campaign petition. You will be adding your name and your support to help Thrive reach their goals.

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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

Comments

  1. Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says

    April 24, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Ohhhh I love the eco seedling planters. We're reusing old pots as have so many from when we did part of our gardens as got all the plants as seedlings for planting.

  2. Nathaly says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:45 am

    J'aime!! I lové idéal,!

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