Indulge Your Passion for Orchids At SOOS Annual Show & Sale
It was a photo in the National Geographic that caught John Vermeer’s eye and started him on a lifelong passion for orchids. That was 46 years ago and today John …
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Building a Framework to Protect & Enjoy Toronto’s Ravines
Ravine Symposium Part 1 The largest ravine system in the world is one of Toronto’s most distinctive geographical features. Winding through its many neighbourhoods, it provides some 26,000 acres of …
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Bling Up an Amaryllis at Holiday Market & Open House
While travelling in Australia and Peru I have been amazed by the abundance and beauty of red, pink, white and striped amaryllis blooming in parks and gardens. This spring-blooming bulb …
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The Joy of Quilts and Quilting
From maple leaves and hockey players to underwater tableaus and flower gardens, there seems to be no subject that can’t be featured in a quilt. This was more than evident …
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Colour-Changing Hibiscus Full of Surprises
Every hibiscus flower pictured here, above and below, is from the same plant. Last spring I bought an unnamed potted hibiscus plant from Costco. In the store its few blooms …
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The Peterhof, a Russian must-see for garden lovers
The Peterhof, sometimes known as the Russian Versailies, is a definite must-see for any garden lovers visiting St. Petersburg, Russia. While Versailie was, in fact, the inspiration for Peter the …
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Through the Garden Gate — 30 Gardens for 30 Years
Do yourself a favour and don’t miss this year’s Through the Garden Gate. An all-day rainfall didn’t stop two busloads of eager garden writers from enjoying a preview of the …
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Cast your vote for Canada’s National Flower
I hope you will join me in voting for Canada’s first national flower. In honour of our country’s 150th anniversary Master Gardeners of Ontario are sponsoring a nation-wide contest to …
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Connecting Kids with Nature Fun for All!
There are so many ways to connect kids with nature but the most important thing is to take the time to make it happen. And then, to convince the kids …
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Orchids at SOOS Show & Sale Feb. 11 & 12
Once upon a time someone gave Terry Kowalczuk a tiny orchid, about one- and-a half inches long. That was more than 20 years ago. Since then, that little plant has …
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