A sun-warmed strawberry, a cool glass of milk, a sizzling steak, a crisp apple. The signs on some country roads remind us: farmers feed cities. But as the boundaries between farmland and cities blur, new challenges face the farmer who feeds us. How is he adapting to farming in the urban shadow? Durham Trade and [...]
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DURHAM TRADE AND COMMERCE: Blurred Boundaries — Farming in the Urban Shadow
7 Sep 07
DURHAM TRADE AND COMMERCE: A fledgling university fulfills its promise
1 Jan 07
MIT of the north: That was Gary Polonsky’s vision when he pitched University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario’s first university in 40 years, to then-Premiere Mike Harris. But what has University of Ontario Institute of Technology done to fulfill that promise since receiving its charter in 2002? First in a three-part series. Click here [...] EAST OF THE CITY: Greenhouse Gardening
1 May 06
We Canadians are passionate for gardening, with this activity ranking second among our most-frequently enjoyed physical pastimes. Is it any surprise then that we turn to greenhouse gardening as a respite from the long cold winter? East of the City – May/June 2006 A bleak March wind whistles. Sleet splatters against the windows. The garden [...] THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A symphony of scents
9 Apr 06
When summer warmth bathes the garden, the heavy blooms of roses and peonies open, providing a joy for the nose as well as the eye. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME ~ Spring 2006 The old-fashioned perfume of a sun-warmed rose, the spicy sweetness of a ruffled carnation, even the nose-crinkling sharpness of a marigold: fragrance [...] GREEN LIFE: James Walker — Green Pioneer
31 Dec 69
He’s been called The Man Who Planted Trees and Canada’s Johnny Appleseed. In truth, James Walker was a modest man with a prescient dedication to our environment. He’s been called The Man Who Planted Trees and Canada’s Johnny Appleseed. In truth, James Walker was a modest man with a prescient dedication to our environment. The [...] THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Xeriscaping — Can your garden take the heat?
31 Dec 69
Have you ever noticed how some folks can spend hours in the sun without getting sunburned while others burn with the least exposure? Plants are like that, too. Have you ever noticed how some folks can spend hours in the sun without getting sunburned while others burn with the least exposure? Plants are like that, [...] TORONTO SUN: A roof with a view
31 Dec 69
If you buy a condominium in Markham today, one feature you’ll find on your list of amenities or energy-saving features is a green roof. In some buildings, green roofs will open up a private outdoor living space, complete with treed and landscaped terraces. In others, their vegetated surfaces will augment a pretty view. If you [...] THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Ornamental grasses — the grass isn’t always greener
31 Dec 69
The “grass isn’t always greener”: it may be pink, grey, purple, yellow, red, white, blue or black. Ornamental grasses are winning hearts – and real estate – in more and more gardens. Their appeal lies in their versatility and diversity. Some measure height in inches; others tower overhead. They come in tufts and fountains, in [...] THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Looking for a Greener Lawn? Naturally!
31 Dec 69
Organic lawn care basics with Mark Cullen This spring, when Ontarians visit their local garden centre for a bag of weed-and-feed, they’re in for a shock. Effective April 22 – Earth Day – the province of Ontario has banned more than 250 chemical pesticides. For years, homeowners have relied on these products to satisfy their [...] THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Backyard Bounty — Giving Fruit Trees a Healthy Start
31 Dec 69
You’ve dreamed all winter of biting into a juicy, sun-warmed globe of fruit from a tree you’ve grown in your own backyard. It’s a tempting dream, but don’t grab a shovel until you’ve done your homework. You’ve dreamed all winter of biting into a juicy, sun-warmed globe of fruit from a tree you’ve grown in [...] |
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