Portland 2007
I'll be in Portland, Oregon next week to speak at the Yard, Garden, and Patio Show on the topic of growing an edible garden in just about any environment. Of course I also want to check out some local gardens, thrift stores, 
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I'll be in Portland, Oregon next week to speak at the Yard, Garden, and Patio Show on the topic of growing an edible garden in just about any environment. Of course I also want to check out some local gardens, thrift stores, I’m on the Stereo, Stereo-o
I'm going to be interviewed live on "The Artist's Lifestyle" talking about You Grow Girl, gardening, and the art.
When: Tuesday, Jan 30. 5:30-6:00pm
What: 93.3 FM CFMU
To listen online: Go to the website and click on "webcast" [left sidebar].
Hamilton
On Sunday I travelled to Hamilton, Ontario to attend a number of events. The first was a book signing at a fantastic independant art supply store called "Mixed Media." I was really impressed with the store which offered so much more than art supplies including
Secret Gardens
I'll be traveling to Hamilton, Ontario this Sunday to do a book signing and give two presentations at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Giving gardening presentations and workshops has become a regular part of my spring schedule yet it is something I rarely seem to
Hello Hamilton!
I'm going to be doing a couple of events on Sunday, January 14. 2007 in Hamilton, Ontario. If you're in the area do come out to one or both of these events and say hi!
You Grow Girl Book signing at Mixed Media
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Portland
With my gardens put to bed, it's time to catch up on all of the things I did over 2006 but neglected to write about. Late last February I took a trip to Portland, Oregon to do a couple of events. One was a presentation on
Recycled Garden Contest Winners
The Recycled Garden Contest has come to a close. Myself and a team of impartial judges have voted and decided on two entires that have each won a copy of Tsia Carson's book, Craftivity.
Just to refresh, here are the details:
This time around the contest has
Mutant Veggies at the Fall Fair
A friend and I attended The Royal, Toronto's big city attempt at a country fall fair. I was unable to make it over the last few years and forgot how good it is. Fall fairs are like cultural anthropology that happens close to home. There's
Events in North Carolina
Are you dying for an excuse to enjoy the wonderful Fall weather in your garden? North Carolina's piedmont has a ton to offer. Write this on your calendar now or forever hold your peace:
Winghaven Gardens inspires both the formal gardener and more eccentric types. Their plant sale
World Food Day 2006
World Food Day was first organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1979 to bring public awareness concerning global food issues and the importance in supporting agriculture. World Food Day is now celebrated on October 16th in 150 countires.
Event
Presentation: Why Gardening Rules
I'm giving a short 30 minute presentation tomorrow evening (Tuesday) for the University of Toronto Community Garden Group as a part of "Alternative Frosh Week." As a former poor university student I just love the fact that University campuses now have community gardens. Homegrown, fresh food
YGG Warm Winter Wear Drive
What: Knit or crochet up beautiful, warm woolies for charity. Mittens, arm warmers, hats, and scarves are all fantastic. A YGG forum member suggests keyhole scarves as anything that wraps around the neck can be uncomfortable and even unsafe for women coming from violent experiences.
New
Vancouver Area Garden Events: Music & More
Entering the Fall Fair
Last year we visited the Uxbridge Fall Fair and I especially enjoyed looking at all the fruits and vegetables that were entered into the fair. I'm thinking of entering this year.
These are the categories I'm considering:
Pepper - hot, 3 on a plate...Scotch Bonnets
Pepper
Community Garden Plant Sale (Vancouver)
Hey there Vancouverites! One of the year's best plant sales is coming up this weekend at the Cottonwood and Strathcona Community Gardens. I'll include details below, but first some thoughts and photos from my recent visits to the Cottonwood side of the gardens.
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READ MORE...Herb Fair 2006
For the third year in a row, I attended the Harbourfront Herb Fair this weekend with some of the You Grow Girls. I think this was the best one yet. There were a few new vendors, some new samples to try (mmm, green tea), and as
The Herb Fair is Coming, The Herb Fair is Coming
My favourite local plant-related event is back!
What: Ontario Herbalist Society Annual Herb Fair
Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
When: Sunday June 4, 2006. 11am-5:30pm
If you'd like to meet for plant shopping, exchanging (bring your extra transplants and seeds), fellow herb loving geekery, and more myself and other YGGers
Perennial Delight
I survived the UBC Botanical Gardens Perinneal Plant Sale and have lived to tell the tale. It could not possibly have been a lovelier day for it, and I had a fabulous time even if I did end up leaving with only half of the things on my
Gallery Exhibition
It's not at all related to gardening but I will be showing 20 of my photos in a group show alongside 3 other photographers entitled PHOTOGRAMMETRY opening this Friday at Harbourfront Centre here in Toronto.
What: An active public space exhibition of urban photography.
When: May 13-July 9 (Opening
Break Open Your Piggy Banks
I've been looking forward to the UBC Botanical Garden's Perennial sale since... well since last year when I missed it. It's coming up this Sunday here in Vancouver and I've been following Gayla's advice and preparing in advance as much as possible (must find granny cart before
