Photos in order 2020, 2019,2018 The seeds Fred Rogers planted for social and emotional education are

all about new beginnings and growth, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at our gardens and see , scared or mad and seeds are the positive solutions on how to address your weeds. For all of you new gardeners, remember the best way to #PullYourWeeds is to talk about them - find a A great way to deal with stubborn weeds is journaling! Just know you never have to pull your weeds alone!

'Count Your Flowers' is a simple tool you can use whenever your mind starts to wander off to a scary You can then let your mind drift to things you are grateful for overall...family, friends, your home, As you can see gardeners, no matter what kind of day you are having, there are always flowers to be grateful As human beings we need to do our part to raise a kinder, calmer and more inclusive generation. There are so many ways we can help and we need to help together.

weed. A lesson in the power of letting go might help give us the tools we need to say goodbye to that weed we mentioned above are great because they provide us with imagery and symbols that help us practice mindfulness Below are a few mindfulness techniques to help you let go of any lingering weeds. Tag us @youareagardener or email flowers@youareagardener with all of your photos, your weeds, your seeds

We must repair what needs healing in our own hearts. Then and only then will we truly be able to see a world of inclusivity, kindness and love. Write for days if you need to... Make your list (no need to share it). 2.

In many of our #HelloGardeners episodes, a common piece of advice is to find a parent, teacher, or a A weed can’t fully be pulled until there is some closure, and a seed can’t be planted until a solution Kids can keep this card in their backpacks or teachers can tape it to the students' desks. We would love to see them. Remind your kids, your students, your nieces & nephews, and yourself that the future is BRIGHT!

His intention was to find a program to help empower his 500 students with a positive mindset for cultivating healthy 'gardening tools' to help them cultivate a deeper appreciation for inclusivity, self-confidence, kindness

Gym class and recess aren’t just great opportunities to get fresh air, some exercise, and take a much needed As we’ve said before, exercise can do wonders for decreasing stress, clearing the mind, and getting the matter if you are a science teacher, PE teacher, recess monitor, or coach - we can always plant new seeds

It's like finding a treasure in your backyard! Just like plants need water and sunlight to thrive, chickens have their own needs. Feeding, cleaning, and nurturing them help us develop important life skills. Hey gardeners, do you want to see more about Gardener Kelsey's Feathery Friends? Send us an email to flowers@youaregardener.com!

Or, “Alexandra doesn’t like it when you bump into her - would you mind giving her a little more space Another great way to plant the seed of permission, is with “Morning Greetings”. The kids then get to choose how they want to engage with you - some days they may want to hug, other Here is an example of Morning Greetings if you haven't seen it! We would love to see your Morning Greetings!

It means so much to see how our message continues to resonate with gardeners of all ages. A special highlight of the day was seeing Gardener Anna and Gardener Aidan featured on CBS News’ Morning There is something truly special about being out in the heart of the community, surrounded by joy, kindness Check out some of our past posts from previous Bottle Hill Days to see how our garden of connection has

privilege for us to visit so many incredible schools, immerse ourselves in their culture, and witness the kindness