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Gardening

I grew up on a farm, but I didn’t find a real passion for gardening until I moved to the city. Growing my own food and working in gardens became so much of a passion that I officially started working in the field in 2021.

Spring Seed Starting Schedule for Zone 5a

Gardening, Home
XFebruary 22, 2022
A seed starting schedule with transplant dates for the Toronto area. Plan you balcony garden

AeroGarden Review

Gardening, Home
XFebruary 1, 2022
A full review of my first 3 weeks with the AeroGarden System
easy medicinal plants togrow indoors

10 Medicinal plants to Grow Indoors

Gardening, Home, Self-Care
XJanuary 25, 2022
Most herbs you grow in your garden are medicinal as well as delicious. Here are
diy plant shelf vertical garden

Making a Great DIY Plant Shelf

Gardening, Home
XJanuary 13, 2022
Tips and tricks for a DIY plant shelf. Keep your plants healthy and create more

Toronto’s Urban Agriculture Scene

Gardening, Home
XDecember 7, 2021
Toronto is starting to grow, and urban agriculture technologies are changing quickly. Here’s a quick
how to put a garden to sleep, winterize a garden 101

How to Winterize your Garden

Gardening, Home
XNovember 11, 2021
How to winterize your garden 101. Protect your plants, prepare your pots for winter, and
gift guide for plant mom

Gift Guide for the Plant mom

Gardening, Home
XNovember 9, 2021
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a plant mom in your life? This guide

The Growing Importance of Urban Agriculture

Gardening, Home
XSeptember 17, 2021
One of the best ways we can build up a city’s resiliency is through urban
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About Me

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Hey, I’m a 20-something year old marketer who loves food, art, plants, and feminist lit. If you want to see my marketing work you should head to my portfolio.

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@officialaerogarden update πŸͺ΄ I expect to be harvesting some of this delicious lettuce in the next week. The dill is still going like crazy since it’s re-pot. #urbanfarming #canadianfoodie #foodgarden #growingvegetables #aerogarden #hydroponics
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If you’re looking to grow your green thumb, or thinking about planting a garden in the coming season, here are my top 5 recommended reads! Your Edible Yard - Crystal Stevens 🌿 permaculture and systems with a good chapter of recipes. Build the low maintenance garden of your dreams with edible plants.  
 
The Market Gardener - Jean-Martin Fortier πŸͺ΄ a look into small scale organic farming. How to make your space super productive.  
 
How Plants Work - Linda Chalker-Scott 🌿 if you haven't taken a science course since high school, this book will teach you everything you need to know about how healthy plants work. A reference for pretty much every growing issue.  
 
Backyard Pharmacy - Elizabeth Millard πŸͺ΄ a lot of our common herbs can be used in home remedies. Soothe sore throats and treat burns with things you can easily grow in a container, and includes tons of references.  
 
An Illustrated Guide To Growing Food On Your Balcony - Lara Lucretia Mrosovsky 🌿 so maybe you don't actually have any land to grow on. It doesn't mean you can't have an amazing and productive garden. Written and printed in Toronto, I got this incredible book through @ecomarikotoronto and it's got endless ideas. #growmoreeveryday #torontogarden #growingfood #foodgarden #gardenplanning #gardendesign #planttips #bookstagram

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