Posted in Community Gardening, Horticultural Therapy, In & Around the Neighbourhood on Aug 12th, 2009 No Comments »
I recently had the opportunity to visit the South Riverdale Community Health Centre rooftop garden which includes a number of raised beds and recycled containers growing a variety of vegetables and herbs. There is even a view of the CN Tower! The Garden Club was busy seed saving, harvesting and preparing a beautiful fresh salad [...]
Posted in Community Gardening on Aug 12th, 2009 No Comments »
It was once discovered that two carrots had become so fond of each other that they grew together underground and formed a heart.
Posted in Children & Youth, Community Gardening on Jul 20th, 2009 No Comments »
The Bosnian gardeners invite the community to Children’s Day at their New Horizons garden.
This Saturday July 25th from 4-6 p.m.
See flyer for full details.
Come see what happened to the Three Sisters Garden planted in the spring…
Posted in Community Gardening on Mar 29th, 2009 No Comments »
“Recognizing the social and environmental value of community gardens, in 1999 City Council endorsed the Community Gardening Action Plan, which seeks to establish a community garden in every ward by 2003.” -City of Toronto, Community Gardens
This ambitious, yet still unrealized, strategic goal is supported by the “How to Start a Community Garden” two day workshop, [...]
Posted in Children & Youth, Community Gardening on Feb 11th, 2009 No Comments »
This is Tamara Green, another gardening education enthusiast, on a site visit at the H.O.P.E. Community Garden. We are currently working together as a Garden Jane Interns & have the exciting opportunity to organize outdoor nature programing for children during March Break. On the day that we toured, the snow covered space challenged us to [...]
Posted in Community Gardening, Natural Gardening & Eco-Restoration on Feb 11th, 2009 No Comments »
At this year’s Organic Conference in Guelph, Ontario, Zora introduced me to a fabulous container for growing vegetables on roof top gardens. The product is from Alternatives, an international cooperative network, in Montreal. The special recycling box design uses irrigation by capillary which reduces the amount of watering required. The design includes the following: a [...]
Posted in Community Gardening on Sep 8th, 2008 No Comments »
I was so inspired after attending a community picnic at the New Horizons Bosnian Garden located in Tom Riley Park (west-end of the city). I got to take part in the delicious lunch consisting of tables full of homemade Bosnian delights. Thank you to my friend Zora, who is the Garden Coordinator, for the special [...]
Posted in Community Gardening, Horticultural Therapy on Jul 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Plant them (beans) with everyone because they will grow overnight and the excitment generated will be contagious.
Posted in Community Gardening on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
My gardening neighbor, at the Jubilee Community Garden, back on the road heading home with fresh flowers from our combined plots.
Posted in Community Gardening on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
This past Saturday, the Jubilee Community Garden celebrated its 5th Growing Season with a potluck luncheon. The transformation of the space since March is remarkable and everyone was recognized for their individual efforts in growing food. I am very excited to now be able to pick fresh lettuce leafs from my plot.
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