Seed balls are fun for all ages. (Photo: Emily Adam)
Balloons, gift bags, presents, and cake.
Tired of the same old kids party routine? Green up your next gathering with some hands-on fun—make seed balls!
Seed-ball making is a simple activity that engages children of all ages. Seed balls are essentially self-contained mini-gardens containing compost, seeds and clay. They are extremely easy to make and satisfying to toss—an ideal kids’ activity.
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The finished product, waiting for visitors! (Photo: Evergreen)
Watching the birds come and go from a backyard feeder can be fun and stress relieving. Enticing them to your lawn or shared space doesn’t have to be complicated either. With a few simple steps, you can create a low-cost feeder using found materials and a few other basic household items.
This is a great activity to do with children, or to bring out the child within!
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Jenn and Aimee - butter-makers in action. (Photo: Melissa Yu)
This week we threw a party to give thanks to more than 70 volunteers from across the GTA.
Part of the festivities included a workshop on making butter, which I led along with Aimee, Evergreen’s community food program co-ordinator. Everyone who participated got to take home the fruits of their labour in jars donated by Bernardin for the event.
Follow the recipe below for a deliciously homemade gift idea, or make and serve as a special touch to your holiday dinner party.
Happy butter making!
Ingredients
1 cup of whipping cream
1 tsp of rosemary, thyme or your favourite seasoning (optional)
Directions
1. Pour one cup of cream into a container that seals.
2. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 minutes. It helps to have a partner to share the shaking!
3. Once you have a solid ball, drain off the buttermilk and rinse the ball under cold water.
4. For a unique flavoured butter, mix in a teaspoon of your favourite seasoning.
5. Serve!
The end result (Photo: Michelle Scrivener)
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