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Packing since January 2015
Jul 31, 2015
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This always happens to me even though I try to hold off as long as possible to start packing for Zambia. Even if I am not sure if I will be traveling to Zambia that year, I inevitably start packing in January. I put a large suitcase in my room, usually one that has been donated so I c
Read Morefaidherbia albida
Jun 13, 2015
This is an excellent tree that is deciduous and therefore when it drops it’s leaves it puts nitrogen back into the soil. Faidherbia albida is one of the largest thorn trees, reaching 30 m in height, with spreading branches and a rounded crown. Bark rough and dark brown, o
Read MoreConnor- A Representitive of Humanity
Jun 02, 2015
I am so excited to share the story of wonderful young man named Connor who has so far raised 531 BPS for SEEDS! I received the following message from the “Contact Us” section of our web site. “My son, Connor, is a 5th grader at ….. School in Germany. He is currently working on
Read MoreMarch Against Monsanto & Toronto GMO-Free Festival
May 08, 2015
Please join me, Joanne, on Saturday May 23, 2015 for this wonderful event and visit our SEEDS table to say Hello! You can walk with The March Against Monsanto from Queens Park (11 a.m.) or just attend the Festival and Farmer’s Market put on byTorontoNonGmoCoalition.org. (1p.m.-6
Read MoreHelp Us build a Cold Cellar In Mongu Zambia
Apr 25, 2015
We are traveling to Mongu Zambia again from August 1st-21st and will be teaching the local residents how to can vegetables. It is often the case that appropriate weather will produce good crops but they do not always make it to market or if they do get to market they are not all sold.
Read MoreHappy Easter From SEEDS
Apr 02, 2015
Here is a great craft idea for Easter thanks to my niece Candace. Love the hand and foot prints. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! Seeds are small like eggs and just as good for you so I hope the Easter Bunny brings us a whole basket of seeds.
Read MoreIs Africa ready to Landscape agriculture?
Mar 31, 2015
Photo’s Joanne Hutchinson Part of a conversation from Linkedin- Is Africa ready to Landscape Agriculture? Non Executive Director at SSA Energy Independence Association Farmers and rural villagers in Africa is not to blame for deforestation. They do not cut down trees by the mill
Read MoreU of T Engineering Students help SEEDS
Feb 12, 2015
I am so pleased to announce that we have completed our first of three interviews with the first year engineering students from The University of Toronto. Headed by Phuong Huynh | Course Administrator Engineering Strategies & Practice (ESP) Faculty of Applied Science & Enginee
Read MoreSend Seeds for Valentines Day
Feb 12, 2015
For hundreds of years, the rose has represented love in a multitude of cultures; its breathtaking beauty and romantic symbolism has made it a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. However, roses are not the only plants that make great gifts; for what is a better way to show your love than
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