A Garden for All
Paul Zammit’s step by step guide to creating an eye-catching winter arrangement. 2015 Novebmer 1st terrain and TBG and winter container 217 Materials: Cone clipped boxwood (in 3 gallon plastic pot) …
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Vagile: (From Latin vagus wandering, straying). Of an organism or group of organisms: having the ability to disperse or be dispersed in an environment.* The seeds of this plant, Anemone …
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Etiolated: Of a plant or plant part: in a state of etiolation; esp. weakened and abnormally pale as a result of being grown in darkness or reduced light.* This scented …
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Syconium:Â A multiple fruit developed from numerous flowers imbedded in a fleshy receptacle, as in the fig.* The fruits on the Ficus carica (hardy fig) are just beginning to ripen in …
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Biophilia:Â A love of or empathy with the natural world, especially when seen as a human instinct.* These monarchs were spotted enjoying the Entry Garden Walk at TBG. Read more about …
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Flavescent:Â Yellow, or becoming yellow.* These Cercis canadensis (redbud) leaves are just beginning to take on their yellow fall colour. *Allaby, M. (2006). A dictionary of plant sciences (Revised ed.). Oxford: …
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Areola:Â The area or organ from which spines, flowers, or new branches appear.* The term areola can also refer to any small, well-defined space such as the area between the veins …
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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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CF Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto. Shop flowers and plants from Ontario’s Top Growers. Get gardening tips from industry professionals. Treat yourself to floral inspired food and drinks. …
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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 …
Rainy Day at Longwood Gardens Read More