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Seedlings’ Big Day!

There comes a time in every seedling’s life when it must leave the safety of the nest for the cold, harsh world outside. Now, I’ve been reluctant to get to this point, having been sufficiently scarred from last year’s fiasco, where monsoon rains rolled in EVERY TIME I

I’m in love, I’m in love!

I’m sure some of you know that feeling, when you just can’t pull your eyes away, and you feel the constant need to touch and stroke and caress. Marveling at the beauty and perfection that belongs to you and only you, that needs you as much as you

Basil: Variety is the Spice of Life

by Kelly Gilliam Learn about the variety of basil types available. Archived article here

Bag It

by Sampath Jagannathan One man's cheap and organic alternative to fancy store-bought grow bags. Archived article here

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

Book Launch Party & Other Goings On

Just a reminder that the Book Launch Party is coming up this Wed night at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. Details can be found here. -------------------------------------------- The view on my deck is looking somewhat more inviting today. I did not take a photo but it is

Seeds and Keylimes

Today's view out on my deck. Well gang, it's March which means it's time to get on the seed situation. I've gone as far as to move some plants around and hook up the *super fancy* electric warming mat. My lemongrass LOVES it, making me feel

Late Winter Events

There has been a lot of plant-related excitment brewing around here lately. The first copies of my book arrived from the publisher last week!! A site for the book can be found over here, including a news page where I will update on events or goings

Epiphytic Cactus (Hatiora)

Wow. It's been so long since I last posted. I have been sitting on this for a while wondering where to start so I think I'll just start with yesterday. I bought a new plant! Whenever I pass by "Poppies", my favourite local

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
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