September 10, 2003
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Canadian Gardening – Review

Canadian Gardening – Site of the Month

September 2003.

“Sassy, unconventional and totally passionate about plants, You Grow Girl is refreshingly, um, fresh. The work of Toronto-based Gayla Trail and a host of volunteer contributors from around the world, You Grow Girl re-defines gardening for a new generation of gardeners. Under a cheeky veneer of scorn for conventional gardening wisdom lies a solid base of horticultural information delivered in Sex in the City style. From Jane Eaton Hamilton’s Adequate Gardener column (I admit it, I’m addicted) to the catnip test-off (which brand does your cat prefer?), the website is full of chuckles, surprises and, er, fun. Send a You Grow Girl e-card to a friend, read a plant journal, post a question to a forum or submit a gardening tip, whatever. Get real, get gardening with You Grow Girl.”

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March 21, 2002
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Star Tribune – Review

March 21, 2002.

“Two hip Canadian women run this site that can make even a fringe gardener want to dig in. The content is fun, cleverly written and chock-full of useful facts about the plant kingdom for novice and expert gardeners. It features how-to tips, a chat forum, humorous journal entries, seed catalog resource and book reviews that are delivered with cool graphics that pop. It doesn’t take gardening SO seriously. Notable: Look for “Name the Plant” contest, games and crafts.” — review by Lynn Underwood

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January 10, 2002
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Metroleum – Review

“A well-designed gardening site from a mid 20′s (or genX or hipster or other inane buzzword) perspective. A refreshing change from Martha Stewart, this site features gardening tips and plant journals from around the country.”

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January 10, 2002
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MidWest Online – Review

“Not science like Einstein science, but science like in getting plants to grow. This site was pure pleasure! This editor does not have a green thumb to pass on to my daughter, so maybe this site can get her excited about starting her own flower garden. She enjoyed the articles and suggestions, I liked that she was reading about science and not moaning.”

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October 10, 2001
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Maclean’s Magazine – Review

Maclean’s Magazine

October 2001.
“Diehard gardening pros and avid newbies alike may benefit from a visit to www.yougrowgirl.com, a stylish, colourful splash of occasionally humorous insights into the plant kingdom.”

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