"Be Full of Beans" program

"Be Full of Beans" program encourages children and their families to grow extra for those in need

A handful of seeds, well-prepared soil and

Plant a Row • Grow a Row JUNIOR

help teach the "how to's" of veggie gardening and harvest sharing

To the middle of May 2010 or until supplies run out Plat a Row - Grow is handing out bean seed packets.

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• Canada - March 31, 2010 - Growing beans and all kinds of other vegetables is becoming a snap, thanks to Plant a Row • Grow a Row JUNIOR, a veggie gardening and sharing initiative for children and their families, sponsored by the Garden Writers Association, Food Banks Canada and The Compost Council of Canada. And to kick off the gardening season, a free package of beans and growing instructions is available to gardeners interested in supporting this initiative, thanks to the support of McKenzie Seeds.

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• "Plant a Row • Grow a Row JUNIOR is a great way for children and their families to come together for an amazing cause," said Britt Lawson, Brand Manager, McKenzie Seeds. "We are thrilled to support this program, and encourage families to get their hands and knees dirty in the garden this summer. The benefits of this project will last for years to come as young Canadians learn the joys of gardening and community service simultaneously."

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• In addition to the free bean seed package and planting instructions, a special section devoted to children and veggie gardening has been posted on www.growarow.org, thanks to the support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and care from organizations such as Rittenhouse, icangarden and Scotts Canada. Posters and other support materials are also made available for those interested in promoting the initiative within their community.

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Call 1-877-571-GROW(4769) for a free package of beans to grow in your garden this summer and share some of the harvest with your local food bank. One request per family or organization. A total of 5000 bean seed packages available. Call early.

For more information about veggie gardening

and to become involved in Plant a Row • Grow a Row, please contact

May Ho Stepanek @ 1-877-571-GROW or mstepanek@compost.org

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Click here to download “How to Grow Beans” brochure

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