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As the gardening year wraps up, we’d like to ask you a few questions about your gardening. Your replies will help us plan future content. This is a quick and easy survey. Thank you. Online Form - Canadian gardening survey 2020 … [Read more...] about Canadian gardening survey

Here's some good news from the Leaside Garden Society in Toronto. Although Canada Blooms wasn’t able to open because of COVID-19, judging of horticultural entries was able to take place prior to the shutdown. Meet "Big Bird," designed by members of the society. He won first place in Open Class Category in Horticulture. … [Read more...] about Big Bird made it to Canada Blooms 2020

Canada Blooms, Canada’s largest flower and garden festival, is suspending its 2020 show on the recommendation of health officials. The 10-day show was to open Friday, March 13, in Toronto. It is the first time since its founding 24 years ago that Canada Blooms has had to suspend operations. On the recommendation of Ontario Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams and Toronto … [Read more...] about Canada Blooms 2020 suspended

As a kid, I went door to door in my hometown selling Girl Guide cookies to help fund programs that provided an opportunity to earn coveted life-skills badges, meticulously sewn on sleeves. Since then, I’ve bought many a raffle and 50-50 ticket, along with goods ranging from garbage bags to chocolate bars, to support school groups and community organizations. To be sure, … [Read more...] about Local groups sell Veseys’ items for fundraising