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Ladyfest Guelph

I've been busy over the last few months with a number of workshops and projects but thought I would take a moment to document some of that here before the experiences escape me. I did a workshop called "Grocery Store Gardening" at Ladyfest Guelph back in Sept.

Gayla : October 24th, 2005 : Comments Off: Posted in: Places, Fruit, Events, You Grow Girl

Leafscapes | New York City

To attend please RSVP Amanda La Polla by Sept 30: email or call 212-679-6600 x.218

Gayla : September 23rd, 2005 : Comments Off: Posted in: Places, Events, You Grow Girl

Herb Fair 2005

Last Sunday marked the annual Ontario Herbalist's Association Herb Fair at Harbourfront. I am pleased to announce that it was also the most successful You Grow Girl Toronto Meetup to date with our best turnout yet!! Before I go any further I'm just going to come

Gayla : June 8th, 2005 : 3 Comments: Posted in: Journal, Herbs, Veggies, Places, Seasonal

New York Updates - Day One

There has been lots of excitment here in You Grow Girl land so I'll start with updating my trip to New York and work from there. But before I do I am proud to announce that the You Grow Girl book has gone for a second

Gayla : June 1st, 2005 : Comments Off: Posted in: Places, Events, Press, You Grow Girl

New York Events

I'll be travelling to New York City next week to promote the book. Note that a 3rd event has been added to the bottom: BOOK LAUNCH PARTY! At GRDN Thursday, May 19th 6pm to 9pm Cocktails, live music and hands-on gardening demonstrations. Where: 103 Hoyt Street, between Atlantic Ave and Pacific

Gayla : May 17th, 2005 : Comments Off: Posted in: Places, Events, You Grow Girl

Sanctuary in the City

I will be one of four women speaking on the topic of "Sanctuary in the City" this weekend at The Toronto Botanical Gardens. From the website: Ultimate Gardening Workshop: Sanctuary in the City Virginia Burt, Gayla Trail, Ann Hagedorn, Karen Michaud. As city dwellers, we long for an escape from the

Gayla : April 12th, 2005 : Comments Off: Posted in: Places, Events, You Grow Girl

New year!

So I thought I'd finally make another update on this blog since I haven't done so in [insert embarrassing long ago date here]. It's a new year, and with that I'm planning on good things for my garden. Since moving to urban Vancouver I haven't had my little

Kelly : January 11th, 2005 : 2 Comments: Posted in: Journal, Places, Projects, Info

Urban Plantlife

The following photos were taken on a walk along the railroad tracks in my neighbourhood today. Row1: Unknown, Viper's Bugloss, Coreopsis (aka Tickseed) Row2: Milkweed (open flowers) Milkweed (closed flowers)

Gayla : June 24th, 2004 : 7 Comments: Posted in: Places

Parkdale Plant Sale

Today I attended the annual Parkdale Horticultural Society Plant Sale. There seemed to be less selection this year. I bought less plants then last year but still managed to break the bank. My Score