How to help birds tricked by global warming

By Tyrone Henry on April 24th, 2018.

Global warming is tricking some birds into returning before spring properly comes around. As a result, they have to endure the harsh winter cold and a lack of food sources. However, there are ways we can help

Something fishy about downtown Toronto’s Waterwheel Farms

By Katherine Forte on December 4th, 2017.

When you think “farm” you may not think of downtown Toronto, but Alec Wheeler is trying to change that perception. Near Queen and Dufferin, sits Waterwheel Farms, an aquaponics farm that grows leafy greens and herbs.

It’s a blooming good time

By Jon Lamont on March 18th, 2016April 6th, 2016.

One of Canada’s best flower and garden shows, Canada Blooms, hosts its 20th anniversary here in Toronto this week.

Galloping through the blooms

By Kelsey Cheng on April 14th, 2015.

Joanna Blanchard and her team of four volunteers from the Leaside Garden Society were awarded first place for their piece in the Open Design category at Canada Blooms this year. The theme, ‘Horsepower,’ was inspired by the equestrian events at the Toronto PanAm/Parapan Am Games taking place this summer.

VIDEO: Gardening tips from Elvis

By Nicholas Misketi on March 27th, 2014March 28th, 2014.

Elvis tribute artist Roy LeBlanc tells Nicholas Misketi of Toronto Observer TV News why buying locally from pickOntario growers is a great choice for this year’s garden.

Get your garden ready for spring

By Madolyn MacCallum on April 8th, 2013January 10th, 2014.

Now that the winter weather is slowly making its way out and the sun is starting to warm up the ground, it’s the perfect time to get out and get that garden ready for the new season.

East York gardens garner awards

By Meri Perra on November 10th, 2010August 28th, 2012.

Since her husband retired, Lippert has paid extra attention to the front garden. There are snapdragons and hostas still doing well this fall. One could say her work created one of the best gardens in the city. Proof is that Lippert just won a 2010 City of Toronto Garden award for a commercial property.

Sharing backyards program pairs gardeners with land

By Megan Harris on April 8th, 2010August 29th, 2012.

Susan Poizner never used to call herself a gardener and never gardened in her life until a few years ago. Today she gardens for a living.

Beauty in simplicity, says garden expert

By Saba Taye on October 30th, 2009January 15th, 2014.

“What I like to think of as a natural garden is something low-maintenance,” Patricia Landry said.