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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
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Gayla : January 15th, 2007 : No Comments
Posted in: Link, Events, You Grow Girl

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
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Gayla : January 12th, 2007 : 2 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Veggies, Events, Gardeners, You Grow Girl

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 174 James
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Gayla : December 16th, 2006 : 3 Comments
Posted in: Link, Events, You Grow Girl

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
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Gayla : December 6th, 2006 : 6 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Events, Photography, You Grow Girl

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
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Gayla : December 1st, 2006 : 5 Comments
Posted in: Ecology, Events, Art/Craft

You Grow Girl 2007 Calendar

Yay, the You Grow Girl 2007 Calendar is complete and available in print. You Grow Girl 2007 Calendar This full color, 12 month calendar features 30 rich garden and botanical images along with an assortment of organic gardening tips, growing
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Gayla : November 13th, 2006 : 6 Comments
Posted in: Stuff, Photography, You Grow Girl

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
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Gayla : November 6th, 2006 : 2 Comments
Posted in: Journal, Veggies, Events

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
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Renee : October 5th, 2006 : 1 Comment
Posted in: Places, Link, Events

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
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Gayla : September 27th, 2006 : No Comments
Posted in: Link, Ecology, Events

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
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Gayla : September 25th, 2006 : 2 Comments
Posted in: Events, You Grow Girl
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