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Everything’s Gone Massive

The more I garden the more clearly I understand that gardening is a continuous learning process. The last few years have been excellent reminders of that. Last year's weather was unseasonably grey, cool, and wet and I had to adjust and strategise to work within those
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Gayla : August 23rd, 2005 : 8 Comments
Posted in: Containers, Pests & Disease, Gayla's Gardens

A Slow July

Well, better late than never, here is my review of July--it consisted of more aphid infestation and finally planting the community garden plot (yay!) Just after ridding my herb boxes of the green aphids that sucked the life out of the dill, a new breed decided to take up
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Ariane : August 9th, 2005 : 9 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Herbs, Veggies, Seasonal, Pests & Disease

U-Pick Extravaganza

Today was perfect Michigan weather-- probably in the low 80's, with a nice breeze, and very comfortable in the shade, while just hot enough in the sun to make you sweat a little. My friend Jen and I spent a good seven hours in u-pick-land-- although there
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Amanda : July 31st, 2005 : 7 Comments
Posted in: Fruit

Overflowing, Amanda style

Long awaited update. At least I've been waiting, not sure about anyone else. I tend to do things full force or not at all-- gardening is much the same for me, and I use it as a sort of practice in doing things small and
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Amanda : July 26th, 2005 : 11 Comments
Posted in: Veggies

Did I Mention It’s Hot?

This has been the hottest, driest summer I can remember in a while. It has been raining around the perimeter of the city on a fairly regular basis, however it has been dry as a bone in my area since June 13! The weather has
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Gayla : July 11th, 2005 : 10 Comments
Posted in: Containers, Gayla's Gardens

Rooftop Garden: July 1

Things are coming along swell on the rooftop garden. In fact, this is turning out to be my best year ever! The weather has been incredibly hot and dry, and as a result I have been out there religiously watering containers, sometimes as much as twice
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Gayla : July 2nd, 2005 : 5 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Herbs, Veggies, Seasonal, Containers, Fruit

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

Photos of My Rooftop Garden

As promised, a few photos of my rooftop garden in June. In the foreground you can see lemon cucumber, tomatillos, and peppers. gayla_deck_june20_05.jpg - A full view from underneath the gazebo - Facing north. - Facing west - Facing west (closer) - Sweet and
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Gayla : June 21st, 2005 : 8 Comments
Posted in: Containers, Gayla's Gardens

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
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