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Lots of people on here articulating better than I about delaying spring cleanups and or not cutting things back in fall. I think the biodiversity argument is important, however, it's a lot easier to make if people appreciated that there is beauty and enjoyment to be had even in death and decay. So put your instagram beauty goggles on and behold the fine lines and bold shapes of solidago ptarmicoides! . . . #toronto #garden #beauty #spring #horticulture

After a long silence, I'm back to public speaking (virtually of course.) Tonight, I'm talking to the OALA about naturalistic planting design. Kind of cool becau...se my dear late mother always wanted me to be a Landscape Architect. Somehow this is maybe even better because I forged my own path to reach the same place. If yr interested to register and hear it for free tonight: https://www.oala.ca//lao-webinar-on-explorations-in-natur/ (Photo: Silphium mohrii in my oval beds at the cabin.)

When a seed strategy ramps up production it's great news for the birds and the bees and great news for people too. This kind of work needs to be recognized for what it is: front line climate work!

Join us for an exciting workshop where Chef Johl Whiteduck shares insights on Indigenous agro-ecology with examples from garden projects around the GTA. Throug...h Miinikaan Innovation & Design he has helped create Indigenous teaching gardens that invite curiosity and demonstrate Indigenous Agroecology, even in the smallest of urban spaces. Miinikaan cultivates relationships between people and plants, and practices gardening techniques to improve the soil and local ecosystem. Johl brings his perspective on reclaiming and relearning Indigenous knowledge about the plant medicines. Date: Tuesday, March 23 Time: 1:00PM- 2:00PM Registration: https://bit.ly/3uuegEJ See more

Its my birthday today! See below for what you can do to help me celebrate!

Landscape ontario toronto chapter is giving 15K for local greening projects in toronto! Please share with your community. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScgF_il_Ml1wyl75P/viewform