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Botanical Buzz

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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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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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connecting kids with nature
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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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Fruit Tree Secrets
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10 Secrets for Growing Fruit Trees

Susan Poizner is a filmmaker, journalist and urban orchardist who learned how to grow fruit trees the hard way – by making mistakes! Now, after years of experimenting and learning …

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Rainy Day at Longwood
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Rainy Day at Longwood Gardens

As the long-awaited and much-needed rain finally teamed down on Toronto this morning I was reminded of a rainy afternoon I enjoyed – indoors — at Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia …

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Medicinal herb walks not that different in Canada and Peru

I didn’t expect to like the violet vodka cordial but I was wrong. Those pretty but invasive little Johnny jump-ups that dot our front lawn each spring, much to my …

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Everything You Ever Want to Know About Raised Bed Gardening

If you’ve ever contemplated gardening in a raised bed, writer Tara Nolan has just the book for you. Raised Bed Revolution: Build It, Fill It, Plant It… Garden Anywhere (Cool …

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Peonies on Parade
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Peonies on Parade at Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden

A plethora of peonies is currently in bloom at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden. I visited the garden during the 12th Annual Oshawa Peony Festival but the succession of blooms, …

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