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The Power of Positive Words and Color:
How Blue Painted Jars with Green or Red Words Can Benefit Plants and Your Well-Being
In a world where the pace of life can often feel overwhelming, it's easy to overlook the subtle yet powerful effects that words
Trials & Testing Update Feb 22/2025
Over the past few weeks, I have been conducting trials and testing with FIFE – Food Is For Everyone – to refine my approach to the Not Just A Food Program. One of my key objectives was to develop containers that are
Growing Together:
A Community Approach to Health, Wellness, and Sustainability
For years, I have been working toward a goal that blends personal growth, community support, and sustainability: growing food for both ourselves and others in need. This vi
A Journey of Health and Wellness
We’ve made significant strides in our seed production methods, and while we navigate some challenges in transplanting seedlings into their final growing containers, progress is evident. Our plants are thriving, with v
Growing More, Sharing More: Updates from Our Indoor Garden
On November 18, 2024, we took big steps forward in our indoor gardening journey, all from our kitchen! With newly created space to start more seeds, we conducted several tests and moved seedli
Our Seed Starting Methods: Testing New Containers for Better Growth
We’re experimenting with a new approach for starting our seeds, using smaller-spaced containers that are designed to reduce algae growth while promoting healthier plant development. T
Trials and Testing:
Growing and Designing in Limited Space
As I continue to develop and expand my space to cultivate plants, I’m excited to share the ongoing efforts to design a system that not only supports the growth of various plants but also helps
Our Journey and Findings
In our ongoing efforts to enhance seed production, we've explored various methods to boost germination success. After testing several ideas and making minor adjustments, we’ve identified effective s
Exploring Efficient Seed Starting Methods
For many years, we have dedicated ourselves to growing plants indoors year-round, constantly seeking the best methods to support our mission of providing free plants and offering op
Innovative Gardening Solutions:
Repurposing Everyday Materials for Sustainable Plant Growth
As I work toward creating sustainable, low-cost gardening solutions for the Not Just A Food Program, I’ve been experimenting with various container types and m
Experimenting with New Growth Methods: Repurposing Containers for Better Results
As we refine our seed germination process, we’re moving forward with testing new methods to allow continued growth beyond the initial stages. These experiments aim to sup
Growing Leafy Greens with Hydroponics:
A New Chapter in the Not Just A Food Program
After years of research, testing, and building prototypes, I’m excited to share the next phase of the Not Just A Food Program's journey. One of my long-term goals has
Our Seed Starting Test:
A Simple and Effective Method for Small Spaces
As part of our ongoing effort to find efficient seed-starting techniques for small spaces, we’ve set up a test using a single container that holds three separate plant containers w
Starting Our Seedling Project with Cotton Ball Medium
Before diving into our latest project update, we encourage you to read the previous FIFE In Action post to fully appreciate the evolution of our methods.
For the start of this init
Repurposed Hydroponic Germination Design
As part of our ongoing efforts to develop low-cost, accessible hydroponic solutions, we're excited to share the latest test design in our seed starting journey. In this third part of our series, we're focusing
New Seed Production Method and Expansion of Efforts
We recently encountered challenges with our new seed production method, particularly with maintaining the necessary humidity levels. The seeds were drying out too quickly, which hindered their growth
Growing Health and Wellness in Oshawa:
Free Basil Plants and More!
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting those most in need, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative in Oshawa. We're giving away free Basil plants, each carefully