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the good, the bad, and the really ugly.

I began the season with high spirits, unfortunately, the ugly weather out here has put a cramp in my grand plans. My garden plot is a bog and has subsequently STILL not been planted. I don't know how much longer I can hold out, but the
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Ariane : June 27th, 2005 : No Comments
Posted in: Journal, Herbs, Seasonal, Fruit

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

Parkdale Horticultural Society Plant Sale 2005

Another May, another act of gluttony at the Parkdale Horticultural Society plant sale. Okay perhaps there was slightly less gluttony on my part this year -- arriving late always helps since the good stuff goes in a matter of minutes. But I just can't help myself
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Gayla : May 14th, 2005 : 4 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Flowers, Herbs, Seasonal, Containers, Info

Basil: Variety is the Spice of Life

by Kelly Gilliam Learn about the variety of basil types available. Archived article here
Gayla : April 6th, 2005 : No Comments
Posted in: Herbs, Containers, Food, Recipes

The New Plot

Today I threw in a few plants and a few seeds to my new garden just as the sun was going down and it started to rain. I'm glad I'm finally getting things started! The rest of the plants will be already started. I don't
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Kelly : March 27th, 2005 : 8 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Flowers, Herbs, Veggies, Seasonal, Seeds

Herb Fair 2004

In keeping with tradition I am posting this year's Herb Fair haul. And in further keeping with tradition I was a complete glutton. This year I got smart and devised a buggy system that would allow me to carry lots of herbs (that buggy was one of
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Gayla : June 8th, 2004 : 1 Comment
Posted in: Herbs

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 I have a few plans
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Gayla : May 8th, 2004 : 8 Comments
Posted in: Flowers, Herbs, Places, Seasonal

Finally!

I finally have gotten my plants! It was a slightly cold and rainy day, but that wasn't going to stop me from wandering around outside picking out my plants. Unfortunately, because of where I now live, I had to pretty much settle for the plants and Home Depot.
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Kelly : May 8th, 2004 : Comments Off
Posted in: Flowers, Herbs, Veggies, Houseplants

Unusual & Striking New Herbs

I need to start thinking about what I'm going to grow this year so decided to check out Richters Herbs to see what's new. I'm completely blown away by some of the unusual new selections and thought I would share. Wasabi -- I don't think
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Gayla : April 22nd, 2004 : 4 Comments
Posted in: Herbs, Link

Seedy Saturday Purchases

Last Saturday I attended the Seedy Saturday event here in Toronto. The turnout seemed to have grown since last year and of course so did my purchases. Where I will be gardening this year is up in the air so I have tried to hold back
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Gayla : March 23rd, 2004 : 3 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Flowers, Herbs, Reviews, Veggies
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