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Comment by Pat on March 30, 2012 at 9:00am

Hi there. I just got an email from Claudine. The meet and greet for Sunday at Leslie Grove park for people who want a community garden has a rain date: If it is still raining at 12 noon, we will rain check the Meet and Greet for SUNDAY APRIL 8TH @ 1PM.

Comment by Pat on March 28, 2012 at 10:09am

As of this morning, it's on Diesel, too (Android eBook site).

Comment by Whit RB on March 27, 2012 at 3:38pm

Wow, that's so cool, Pat! Must check it out!

Comment by Pat on March 27, 2012 at 2:47pm

If you are curious about what George Leslie was selling out of his Nurseries here in Leslieville in the 1850's and 60's, I've just published an ebook, and have compiled a list of over 1000 trees, shrubs and plants from two of his catalogues. I've been able to source some of the plants in modern nurseries, too, so you could plant things in your Victorian garden that would have been sold in Victorian times. Apple trees through to roses, phlox, and dahlias! My book is now available on the Chapters-Indigo eBook site.

Comment by Pat on March 26, 2012 at 3:55pm

Thanks for posting that, Christine! Claudine will be holding a meeting outdoors in Leslie Grove park (Jones & Queen) on April 1st at 1pm -- look for the balloons! Come join in.

Comment by Christine Michaud on March 26, 2012 at 12:06pm

For the Leslieville green thumbs, here is an article featured in Inside Toronto a few weeks ago.

Leslieville resident wants to start community garden

Claudine Vonsolkema is looking for people interested in starting a community garden in Leslieville.

Raised in Riverdale, Vonsolkema lived in Costa Rica for three years and spent time on an organic permaculture farm. She felt a disconnect with nature since moving back to the city in July and decided to look into starting a new community garden as a way to get closer to nature.

Anyone interested in getting involved should indicate whether they would like to be responsible for their own plot within the garden for the season or if they'd prefer to share the workload on communal plots. Vonsolkema would like to share the harvest from these plots with local women's shelters.

Those with their own plots are responsible for seeding, mulching, weeding, composting and harvesting the goods from their plot. A commitment of four to six hours per week is required.

Vonsolkema is in discussions to connect the new community garden with the Leslieville Farmers' Market, which is held in Jonathan Ashbridge Park near Queen Street East and Woodward Avenue. 

At this point, a site has yet to be officially selected and must be approved by the city. Email claudinevon@hotmail.com for details.

Comment by Jenny Harper on February 28, 2012 at 9:43pm

For anyone having rhododendron problems, pine needles are acidic and can be added loosely around the main stem and roots, with chunky peat moss, vermiculite and cool damp temps.  Probably Toronto is too hot for them to be comfortable, although they can do well in some sun, but ideally a rhodo will do well under pine trees for the acidic needles to fall on them.  The roots should be near the surface and a good amount of water added, but just enough that it doesn't swamp and flood.

Comment by Pat on February 28, 2012 at 5:20pm

Want to plant some heritage plants in your garden? Maybe something that people would have been planting back when George Leslie & Sons had their big nursery here in Leslieville? I've just published an eBook that contains George's planting advice, plus I've listed all the plants he was selling in the 1853 Catalogue and 1860 Addendum -- and I've found some places in Ontario that are still selling some of the planting material (apples and roses, for example).

Sample or purchase Pioneer Gardening in Toronto: the trees, plants, & lore of George Leslie: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/137256

Comment by Egg Flik on July 13, 2011 at 10:52pm

Well I have to admit I'm growing hops.  A general Golden variety, which isn't a brewing variety, and Hallertau, which is a Noble hop from Germany.  I don't plan to brew with them.  Just planting some things that mean something to me.  

They've taken off.  Little hooks on the vine (bine) that allow it to grab things.  And they twirl as well.  From 2 to 3 feet right now.  

Comment by melissa on June 13, 2011 at 8:40am

check out my "before and after" post about our one-year-old garden

http://leslieviller.com/profiles/blogs/one-year-latera-garden-full-...

 

Also...any tips on helping a recently transplanted Hydrangea survive?  It is mad at me for moving it on Saturday!

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