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Life's little Mysteries
There a lot of things that I do not understand.
I was driving up the Don Valley Parkway one day this week, on my way home from a full day at Canada Blooms, and was being tailgated aggressively while merging into the left lane of traffic.
I was keeping up nicely but this guy had ants in his pants, scooted to the right, then around me and then in front of me -obviously annoyed even though I could not move right without causing trouble for the two cars in that lane.
He went nowhere except up the butt of the car in front of me.
The mystery? There was a yellow sign hanging in his back window that read, "Baby on Board".
What is that?
Another mystery is the weather that we have experienced across much of the country (though, not all of it, thanks to reminders from readers in Invermere, BC and St Johns, Newfoundland!) over this winter and early spring.
I do not expect you to solve these mysteries; I merely point them out as a matter of curiosity and interest. Where the garden is concerned it is my job to draw to your attention the rather interesting situation that we find ourselves in and the jobs that move up the ladder of our 'to-do' list. Where we have experienced early spring temperatures there is a sense of urgency about certain things in the garden that generally is lacking the first week of April.
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Green Living Show. April 13-15, 2012
Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
As a 'Gardening With Mark' newsletter subscriber you are eligible for a complimentary ticket to the Green Living Show.
You have 3 options to receive your complimentary admission. Option 1: You can email [email protected] and request the PDF to print your own ticket at home.
Option 2: You can register for tickets online and can pick them up at the Will-Call ticket booth, that way you won't have to print anything.
Option 3: You can bring an electronic that needs recycling to the show for free entry. The following link has a list of accepted e-waste. www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/admission.html
* Experience an amazing interactive marine exhibit brought to us by the ROM, showcasing endangered underwater life
* Be among the first to behold Ontario's biggest ever wall map of green spaces and industrial ambition
* Explore five University breakthrough (possibly world beating) sustainable technology research projects.
* "Ride & Drive" Electric Vehicles, cars, bikes, cycles, wagons, and find out from the manufacturers why they are optimistic.
* Taste the produce from local farmers and producers, and learn about the huge continuing growth in organic, natural, healthy, and regional foods.
* Sample the latest green fashion trends, from organic t-shirts to hemp handbags!
* Test and taste the very best of Ontario wines and beers in The Beer Experience
* You can visit several major presentations on how we can rescue Birds in Peril at our popular bird exhibit, and even see a real snowy owl, just one of the species of bird that need your help.
* You can breathe in the benefits of our tree exhibit, and discover how trees play a vital role in your health and your environment
* You can learn something new about the rapidly expanding and evolving environment job opportunities at our Green Jobs Forum
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Break Free of Frost Dates with The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
By Niki Jabbour
A Maritime gardening friend hits the big time!
Vegetable gardening continues to increase in popularity, and in these tough economic times, many gardeners are looking for ways to increase production and feed their families through the cold season. For passionate food gardeners wanting to eat fresh-from-the-garden twelve months of the year, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener by Niki Jabbour is a comprehensive guide to successful techniques for nonstop vegetable production in the home garden, no matter what the climate.
Aimed at gardeners of all levels who want to extend the growing season and increase yields in all months of the year, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener provides the information needed to extend the harvest well past the first frost. From picking the best varieties to succession planting, interplanting, and using simple season extenders (row covers, cloches, cold frames, hoop tunnels, and unheated greenhouses), readers will discover all of the key techniques for maintaining a productive vegetable garden 365 days a year.
Gardeners who treasure their homegrown harvest and dread the loss of fresh produce during the winter absolutely need to have this book. With this indispensible resource at hand, foodies everywhere will be pulling carrots fresh from their snow-covered cold frames for dinner.
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The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society
THE HAMILTON & BURLINGTON ROSE SOCIETY invites everyone to attend on Sunday, April 22nd. 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at The Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON. in Rooms # 3 & 4 to listen to Lindsay Wilcox on his journey on: "Growth of a Rose gardener and his Garden".
Lindsay is an active member of the Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society, after working in local medical laboratories and, most recently, specializing in research and training of Medical residents in medical microbiology. He was appointed a part-time Associate Professor at Mc Master University Medical School.
Using his research techniques and extensive Rose book collection, he looked for the best-hardiest, healthiest, most beautiful and fragrant - roses available.
Lindsay lets them grow as naturally as possible (no spraying) in his garden. He specially loves: Canadian Explorers and Old Garden Roses for their hardiness and health. And the Austin roses for their beauty and fragrance.
We welcome everyone to attend the meeting where we will share sweet treats and some hot tea. There is no Entrance Fee.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
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