Teachings to Guide Gardeners

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Today on the podcast we hang out here in Toronto to speak with Isaac Crosby. Isaac is the Urban Agriculture Lead at Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks.

During our chat, Isaac told us that, “Part of wisdom is not keeping it to yourself.”

He shares with us wisdom that has come to him through Ojibwa teachings. Isaac is from the Ojibwa of Anderdon, a small farming community In south-western Ontario. He takes the seven grandfather teachings and explains how we can interpret them when gardening.

His advice for new gardeners? “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, because that’s where you learn.”

The 7 Grandfather Teachings

The 7 Grandfather teachings are about:

1. Humility
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Bravery/Courage
5. Love
6. Truth
7. Wisdom

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