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Comment by Purrbollina on May 29, 2011 at 2:03pm

I think you're talking about Bill's Garden Centre at 903 Pape Ave ph (416) 466-8283 . Lots of interesting stuff like heirloom tomatoes,herbs, different kinds of shrubs etc

http://billsgardenanddesign.com/www.billsgardenanddesign.com/About_...

New one for me this year is the Evergreen Brick Works Garden Market. Since I started volunteering I had the chance to check it out. They are concentrating on locally grown & heritage/organic herbs & veggies & LOTS of native plants if you're interested in that type of gardening. Pricewise about par with Loblaws, East End, etc but the money's going to a good cause http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-here/evergreen-garden-market/  Note link to Native Plant Database. Free shuttle from Broadview Stn or bike to it from the Don Valley Trails. They will deliver soil & mulch.

Comment by JPG&R on May 28, 2011 at 8:37pm

Thanks for the help. I'll stop by tomorrow and see what else I can add to my little garden!

Comment by Naomi Eaton on May 28, 2011 at 8:10pm

I second the convenience store; I've gotten herbs and things there myself.   Honestly, East End Garden centre is very pricey and the plants aren't so utterly spectacular that I feel comfortable coughing up the cash.  I'm gardening, not landscaping.  I'm happy with smaller but healthy plants that I can grow to full size on my own.

Comment by Jen C on May 28, 2011 at 8:06pm

The convenience store at the corner of Queen & Boston (between Pape and Carlaw) carries quite a variety of flowers and vegetables.  I've bought just about everything in my little garden from them.  The owners are lovely.

Comment by Pat on May 28, 2011 at 2:08pm

I like to start at East End Garden Centre at 1395 Queen (just at the foot of Greenwood). They purchase from growers who are all located in southern Ontario, and it's all hardy for our climate. They are also willing to make special orders. From there, my faves are driving distance places: Humber Nurseries, Richter's Herbs and Goodwood Nurseries (the last two are within about a km of each other up by Stouffville). There was a place up Pape by Mortimer? Not sure if it's still there or if he retired.

Comment by JPG&R on May 28, 2011 at 10:28am

I haven't had a chance to skim through the long thread here, but I am hoping to get some direction on where everyone is going to purchase their perennial flowers?

I am hoping to get a start on my garden today, so any nursery/store recommendations would be appreciated!

- Mark

Comment by Purrbollina on May 26, 2011 at 7:19pm

Interesting garden website GardenJane http://gardenjane.com/home.html

You Grow Girl http://www.yougrowgirl.com/ mostly blog but funny

Canadian Gardening forums http://www.canadiangardening.com/forum/index.php

(excellent website too)

Comment by Purrbollina on May 26, 2011 at 6:55pm

Interesting videos on gardening & health benefits

Jamie Oliver on herbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvIcUdBzyI0&feature=player_embedded 

Vertical gardening http://youtu.be/RlQaOsDZuBQ and http://youtu.be/YHOPg5hDvsA and http://youtu.be/BbIipA86uek

Vegetables in containers http://youtu.be/_88T4RcCG9I real easy, there's also some follow up videos as the garden matured, note creative use of household containers

Gardening in small spaces http://youtu.be/nW6UXPsN2PI not organic but enthusiastic

Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden http://youtu.be/lSJ9uq11n4Q looks like appetizer for interesting garden book (check out mini fish pond!)

Vertical hydroponic window garden using available materials  http://youtu.be/S9q6yOKc-g8 

Urban school food gardening in Toronto http://youtu.be/FhYZLsUaQzk last year, CBC clip of same garden 3 years ago http://youtu.be/pij2i2Zu6Ns note this is series of clips

Guerilla gardening! http://youtu.be/pgGyssWL3Wo

 

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Comment by Purrbollina on May 13, 2011 at 4:53pm

More info on the planting from Leslieville Yahoo Group

Guerilla 
Gardening
We are a grassroots organization that reclaims public space.We use plants, flowers and seeds to beautify our city and encourage community participation.
We are a diverse group ranging from high school students to business professionals and all are welcome. Join Us!!

Guerilla gardening Tip
Tree planters look great when flowers are added. Sometimes businesses will agree to water them if you plant in them so find a planter that needs some sprucing up, plant some colourful annuals in the tree containers and talk to the local businesses about continuing to care for it.

East End Planting
When: Sunday May 15th 2pm

Where: Queen Street East and McGee Street. McGee is one street east of Degrassi. We'll be planting on the south side of the street.

Who: For this plant, our faithful East End Coordinator, Duncan, has partnered with The Avro, a community meeting place located in Riverside Village (http://www.theavro. com). Patrons of The Avro along with the owner Rachel and the Guerilla Gardening gang are going to transform the corner into a beautiful garden

What to Bring: We need some bling, so bring colourful annuals that we can plant between the perennials.
We also need mulch, water (unless it's raining) and soil. 
Bring your own gardening gloves because they space needs a little cleaning up to begin with http://bit.ly/ jrHai7

We Need Donations
Do you have a garden and need to split your plants - we'll take them off your hands!!

Are you a landscaper and your client is "throwing away" they old plants - Let us know - we'll pick them up!

Are you a community garden and you have some extra plants that won't fit in the garden - we'll come by and get them any time!

We are always looking for donations of any kind, particularly perennials, mulch, soil, tools and water jugs.

Email terry@guerillagarde ning.ca and we'll arrange pick up.

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