Instructor Resources
Our oldest relatives are the stones, and the next oldest are the plants. By watching the plants, we learn how to live well.
The plants are like mother nature's hair. Some plants are rough, and some are smooth. They're different colours. Some are tall and some stay close to the ground. People are just the same: we have different colours, shapes, and sizes. Because the plants can all live together peacefully, we know that we can as people, too.
Maintenance
In July, we trimmed the seeds of the sage so our patch doesn't spread too much. We offer tobacco before clipping off the sage seeds.
In August, we clip off the flowers of yarrow and black-eyed susans where the blooms have turned brown and dry. This is called dead-heading.
Other traditional gardens
- Brock University Healing Garden
- University of Alberta Teaching and Learning Garden
- College of New Caledonia Traditional Plant Growing Project (Prince George, BC)
- Saskatoon Food Bank Garden Patch