June 8: Learn about hydrangeas in person
The Leaside Garden Society continues its speaker series — now in person — on June 8 at Northlea United Church, 25 Brentcliffe Rd.
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Local gardens helping save the bees and the butterflies
Toronto has recruited 44 community groups across the city to build habitats for Toronto’s declining bee and butterfly populations. Habitat
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May 11: Learn from the tattooed gardener
The Leaside Garden Society continues its online virtual speaker series on May 11 with Paul Gellatly, known as “The Tattooed Gardener.”
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March 9: Be proud of your pruning
The Leaside Garden Society is continuing its speaker series with a Zoom meeting on March 9, starting at 7 p.m.
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March 12: Hooray for hostas at garden society meet
The next Leaside Garden Society meeting is to be held on Feb. 13 when naturalist Miles Hearn will be presenting on “Common Weeds in Toronto.”
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Feb. 13: Weeds of Toronto featured at garden society meet
The next Leaside Garden Society meeting is to be held on Feb. 13 when naturalist Miles Hearn will be presenting on “Common Weeds in Toronto.”
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Apr. 19: Gardening for the future
Gardening can result in positive environmental change. On Apr. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., author Lorraine Johnson will talk about native plant gardens.
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Learning garden launched at Northern
Students at Northern Secondary School unveiled an edible learning garden on the grounds of the school on May 31.
Read moreIs it time to get your hands in the dirt?
Even though spring has arrived in seeming full force and you’re down to t-shirt and sneakers, be aware that we can still get frosts at night well into mid-May in these parts. Be sure the destructive late frosts have finally departed before risking planting your more vulnerable plants.
Read moreSpring cleaning — outside your home
Here are some tips for going over our properties to fix any problems our cold climate caused.
Read moreBuilding Canada Blooms
How the plants at the country’s best garden show look their best
Read moreGreen thumb getaways
Tips for gardeners to make the most of their vacations
Read moreGrowing their own food
Lawrence Heights program helps residents veg out
Read moreKids’ community garden up for award
Busy Bee donates its vegetables to local food banks
Read moreA shop to excite gardeners
Designs by the Yard destined to be a hit says Town Crier Columnist
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