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Archive: April, 2007

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
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