Trillium Public School

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About our Garden

Please describe your garden, is it raised beds, in the ground, do you have a greenhouse?

We have five raised troughs, two are being used for vegetable gardens and three are being used for a butterfly pollinator garden. We also have a low-mow zone, a microforest and front garden beds as well.

What vegetables/fruit do you grow in your garden? What do you have a difficult time growing in your school garden?

This year we spent money on vegetables/herbs that will hopefully come up every year and be a bit more resilient-kale, tomatoes and mint were the main three that we planted this year, along with marigolds that grow well in our butterfly area. We also were lucky enough to plant a Saskatoon berry tree as well as some mulberry and serviceberry shrubs.

Why did your school decide to add a school garden?

Our school chose to add a garden to provide diverse learning opportunities, allowing students to conduct plant growth experiments, observe soil and macro life, and explore First Nations perspectives on plant varieties. This hands-on experience fosters a deeper understanding of the natural world and promotes reflection on how students' views of plants change over time. Located in an area with subsidized housing, the garden also offers a valuable resource for families without access to gardening spaces, enabling children to enjoy planting activities and bring home produce, which supports community engagement and healthy living.