Archive for November, 2009

Sharing your harvest with charity gardening



When it gets to the height of harvesting time, most gardeners have one common problem – what do you do with the excess crop? A few suggestions would be that you share your collection with friends, family and neighbours. If you have already exhausted this entire list – then you might want to share with [...]

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Christmas: a Time for Giving Back to Others



The holiday season is a fabulous time to choose to give to the less fortunate. This does not mean that you do not practice the habit of charity during the other times of the year. However, tying it up with the festive season creates a sense of goodwill and also provides the perfect opportunity to [...]

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How to Teach Children the Value of Giving



Teaching children the value of giving, even during holidays is not the easiest of tasks, especially taking into consideration today’s materialistic culture. Values such as generosity and ‘love thy neighbour’ to be imparted on children can be challenging, also because of the pressure attached to holiday expectations. However, remember, nothing is impossible. Heifer International is [...]

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