All photos by Derek Powazek
I first came across the work of Derek Powazek online about 10 years ago when I was working as a graphic designer in the interactive department of The Place That Shall Not Be Named. Derek's retired online 
Non-fiction
The Curious Gardener's Almanac: Centuries of Practical Garden Wisdom
By Nial Edworthy
©2007 Perigee
When I first sat down to review The Curious Gardener's Almanac by Nial Edworthy I began in the most logical place, the introduction. I was immediately smitten. 
I realize this reduces my chances of getting one, but I must tell you about Mood Swing Studio's Abloom collection of necklaces, earrings, and broaches. My favourites are the necklaces, each is one-of-a-kind and lovingly crafted by Kristen using vintage 
I want this book! We took a week off last month, staying at the home of an avid tomato gardener whose name I have not sought permission to reveal (and therefore will not). While there she introduced me to the Kokopelli 
I have so much to tell you about last week's trip to the Montreal Botanical Gardens but I can't seem to wade through the millions of photos and thoughts without first showing you one of the silliest, most ridiculous crimes ever perpetrated on 
Now that the colder, dryer weather is upon us and the further-drying baseboard heaters have been turned on I've been loving my new bottle of Earthly Paradise's Lavender Rose Moisturizer. This yummy-smelling moisturizer is made here in Toronto by Colette Murphy 
I took this photo of a field of Gaillardia growing on a hillside on the Leslie Spit back in July before The Worst Drought in Fifty Years took a hold and sent lots of plants into hiatus on a short term or
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