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Water for All Occassions

alexwilsoncg1.jpg This is one of the smartest rain barrel contraptions I have seen, spotted at the Alex Wilson Community Garden here in Toronto. They don't have access to a downspout but turned that around by setting up some kind of pipe system

“You Grow Girl” in Shameless Magazine

I'm proud to be included in the recent issue of Shameless Magazine, an independent magazine for strong, smart, and sassy teen girls that breaks the mold of the typical diet tips and beauty trends magazine. I interviewed with writer Caroline Pelletier on growing food which can be found

12 Reasons Why I Don’t Grow Edibles in My Street Garden

allium_blue.jpg When I started digging what would eventually become the street garden I had no idea that it would evolve into a social and scientific experiment. People often ask me if I grow food in this garden. The following twelve points should clear

Springtime Optimism

Photo by Gayla Trail

Prince Charles, Slow Food, and Sustainable Agriculture

A friend of mine recommended this New York Times piece about Prince Charles and his involvement in the Slow Food Movement. Be sure to listen to his speech on small-scale and sustainable agriculture given at the Terra Madre conference in Turin, Italy (2004).

Spring Blooms

I took a few photos of the flowers currently in bloom while out walking the other day. Those of you in warmer climates can feel superior or at least laugh at how behind we are here in Southern Ontario. At least I can stop sending psychic S.O.S

Peta 2 Magazine

I was recently interviewed for Peta2 magazine as a way to get young vegetarians excited about growing their own food. They've got a contest going to win a You Grow Girl prize pack that includes the You Grow Girl book, an "I Heart Dirt" t-shirt,

Gardener’s Anxiety

Sharp-lobed Hepatica (Photo by Gayla Trail) Sharp-Lobed Hepatica (Hepatica acutiloba) These tiny, pretty pinkish-white flowers are one of the first blooming woodland natives to make an appearance in early spring. They are happy in partial shade with nutrient-rich soil, and can withstand very mild drought.

Newsweek (April 9, 2007)

- from Newsweek "For a Greener Garden" (April 9, 2007.) Interviewed for an article on the topic of Green Gardening and ecologically sound growing tips. newsweek_april07.jpg -page 87

Cherry Blossoms

Photo by Gayla Trail We're sitting just on the cusp of cherry blossom season here in Toronto. They generally make their stunning appearance in late April/early May. The following poem was included in my local Farmer's Market newsletter and I couldn't

Public Service Announcement

Photo by Gayla Trail Gaze upon this lineup of vine-ripened tomatoes I photographed last fall in my pal Amy's garden. Remember fresh, ripe, sweet, rich, juicy tomatoes? On toast. With fresh, homegrown basil. Don't forget to get your tomato

A Change is Gonna Come… Or It Err… Kinda Already Has

Okay that's gotta be the most ridiculous and possibly crass musical reference I have ever made. I love that song and Sam Cooke but I have officially maxed out the recommended safe usage of "CH-CH-CH-CHANGES" as a header/title. You will notice that the homepage and some inner pages

Your Questions Answered: Ladybug Confusion

Question: I just saw my first yellow and black ladybug! I live in Germany, but previously lived in North Carolina. Are the yellow and black ladybugs more common in Europe? - Kayla Answer: Yes, yellow and black ladybugs are native to Europe but can be found (although less

Toilet Roll Seed-Starter

Through the magic of online photo-sharing I have been catching a peak at little seedlings coming up all over the Northern Hemisphere. I've also been enjoying the smell of tomato plants sprouting fresh leaves right in my own home grow-op. The promise of spring

This is What $80 in Seeds Looks Like

Sooooooo........... I'm ready for my intervention. seeds_april11.jpg Approximately $80 worth of seeds (plus duty charged by Canada Post) showed up in the mail over the last few days. That would be in addition to the COUNTLESS seeds I already have. And the ones that

Chickens!

Chickens Photo by Gayla Trail I often dream of hens clucking around in a small garden pecking at bugs and laying fresh, organic eggs but alas that is not going to happen living in the cold, white north with no backyard or shelter against raccoons

La Plaza Cultural

Once again I am trying to catch up on the garden visits I have made over the last three months. La Plaza Cultural is a community garden in New York City's Alphabet City neighborhood (9th and Avenue C) that I have visited twice but only from

You Grow Girl in CNN Article on Gardening Blogs

Take Time to Blog the Roses Gardening blogs offer advice, reflections, beauty and wit. By Kate King

Seed-Starting Tags/Chart

goldtopchart1.jpg As per usual I did not read instructions and jumped headfirst into converting Goldtop's cute Seed-Starting Chart into little seedling pot tags. Turns out they are great for either purpose. goldtopchart2.jpg I printed mine on cardstock, cut them out,
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