Published in the Toronto Star, March 26th 2016 Of all the newsletters that I receive David Cohlmeyer produces one of the best.  He bills himself as a ‘Sustainable Good Foods Consultant’ [not be to confused with the bad foods variety]. In a recent publication David talks about the micro biome in our gut, where billions…

This is one of my now famous ‘fridge magnet’ columns. Read it, stick it to the fridge, and follow up with some action as time and favourable weather allows.

Welcome to the International Year of Soils. If this comes as a surprise to you, no worries, you are not alone. It seems that most of us are keenly unaware of the value of our dirt (the good stuff) and I am here to help change that.

Let’s look at a few of the public green spaces that we enjoy in this wonderful city of Toronto.

I’m hoping that by the end of today’s column, you will have a deeper appreciation for the one ‘living’ item that may be on your list this season and one of the few gifts that does not require batteries – poinsettias

My list may provide the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the fresh late autumn air (yes it IS autumn still). In any case, you will ignore my suggestions at your own expense as I am just trying to help save your investment in a great looking garden next year. As always, your interests are my primary interest.

Frequently asked ‘fall gardening’ questions – and answers.

When you are hoeing down weeds, trimming winter damaged shrubs, planting, mulching, digging and generally mucking about in the dirt, all kinds of things pass through your mind.

This is a list of things that you can do if you want to enjoy a great garden this season. It requires some ‘work’ on your part.