Program Overview

Congratulations on receiving a Little Green Thumbs garden. We are thrilled to have you join our community!

Getting started

This is a short overview of core program elements, what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.

We invest in the success of our teacher participants. We believe that gardens are an invaluable engagement tool and we want to ensure you feel supported to utilize your garden to the fullest. All LGT teachers must attend a training with their local host organization. If you are unable to continue with your LGT garden, the teacher who will receive your garden must also complete the LGT teacher training.

In many regions, the LGT program is considered a 3-year investment. For these 3 years, you will receive replacement supplies for your garden. In other regions, this commitment is ongoing, even if your garden changes hands. Your local coordinator will have more information about their commitment.

It is crucial to the program that you provide feedback on you mid-year and year-end surveys. You can find available surveys on the homepage of the teacher portal.

Program Overview

Download a one page description of program elements. Also found on page 10 of your teacher’s manual, Program Information section.

Related Resources

4-Page Program Overview (Lighting V1)

4-Page Program Overview (Lighting V2)

What you can expect from us:

  • Garden kit and vermi-composting
  • Training
  • Support
  • Growing resources
  • Learning Resources
  • A Community of LGT teachers across Canada
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Replacement supplies for 3 years or more

What we expect from you:

  • Mid-year & year-end evaluation surveys
  • Complete the MOU & media release forms with your local host organization
  • Communicate the benefits with your colleagues and school administrators
  • If you choose, engage with us online and on social media
  • Use your LGT garden to make learning come alive!