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Frankie flowers your garden Citytv's gardening expert Frank Ferragine, aka Frankie Flowers, says the recent whacky winter may make for an even whackier spring. While people generally associate warm, sunny weather with the resurgence of gardening, Ferragine explains the mild ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-05-18 07:44:17

So many garden choices for spring Oh, those busy plant breeders. They've been at it again, tweaking old favourites for better colour, improved disease-resistance, longer bloom periods and heavenly fragrance. With so many new plants beckoning from the shelves of nurseries and garden ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-05-14 19:37:46

Man caves' popularity not limited just to men If a man's home is his castle, then his man cave the keep. Although the idea of a space catered specifically to men isn't new, it's currently being re-interpreted, says interior designer Derek Price. "Men used to go to the garage or they used to go Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-04-20 08:30:47

Find your own recycled inspiration "You don't have to spend a lot of money to make something beautiful," says Sara Jameson, owner of Sweetpea's on Roncesvalles Avenue. When I spoke to her at last month's Canada Blooms show, this young, up-and-coming florist, landscaper and graphic ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-04-20 08:30:47

It's blooming time The plants are in the greenhouses, the gardens designed, the speakers lined up and the Garden Hall prepped to showcase its fabulous floral exhibits. This year, Canada Blooms is co-locating with the National Home Show at the Direct Energy Centre to gear .. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-03-14 08:11:33

Recycling the Earth There's a friendlier way to throw out your leftovers besides using a Green Bin. Composting at home is better for the environment and has a greater benefit for your garden, says Susan Antler, executive director at The Compost Council of Canada. ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-03-14 08:11:32

Blogs to fertilize your mind In the wide and often wacky worlds of Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere, it's a jungle out there. Trekking through the trivial tweets (you've had how many cups of coffee this morning?), navigating the convoluted network of like-minded Facebook ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-02-24 15:57:13

Crafty Christmas Get a bang for your buck this holiday season -- literally -- by making your own Christmas crackers. It's not as daunting as you may think, and you may rethink buying those fun post-dinner crackers once you start shopping around. Toronto crafter Erin . Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:54

Reduce, reuse, recycle your Christmas When it comes to waste reduction we've long been told to follow the three Rs -- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In that spirit, here are ways you can deal with your holiday waste in an eco-friendly manner -- and remember the tips all year ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:53

A natural holiday home One of the best things about the holidays is that you can adapt it to your own taste. We've all seen gorgeous Victorian Christmas decorations, sweet and simple country Christmases and glam contemporary holiday styling. But if you're feeling a little Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:53

A new year brings new home ideas It's the start of 2011. The beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. Makes my head spin a bit. But some things you can still count on. The days will get longer (though colder, but you can't have everything!). Kids will grow taller. The snow Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:52

Contain yourself What's new for 2011? Bet you've got a bunch of new videos, games, socks, sweaters, scarves and other bits and pieces you're finding room for, now that the holidays are a memory. We 21st Century folks have an awful lot of stuff. Back 100 years or so, .. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:51

That's one big orchid Wonder Chen, owner of Orchid Greens and her pup Chow-Chow pose with Chen's 1.25 metre tall Snowy Mammoth, an orchid she's been growing since August. It's the first of its kind grown in Southern Ontario. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:51

Plan now for garden season Any day now it will really begin to feel like spring. Who cares if winter still has a temper tantrum or two? It's on the way out. The sun says so, and he's the boss of the seasons. As of March 20, the days have been longer than the nights, and we've ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:50

Four eco-friendly things to do April showers will soon be here. Everywhere you look things are turning green: spring bulbs are poking through the ground, the trees are filling in and Torontonians are starting to plant their gardens. There are lots of ways to sprinkle a little green Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:50

Get dirty for Earth Day It's a message we hear time and again: be kind to Mother Earth and she'll be kind in return. Celebrating its 20th anniversary on April 22, Earth Day brings people together in a common effort to address local environmental issues. According to the ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:49

It's quite easy to veg out Are you a little green in the veggie-growing department? It can be intimidating if you're a newbie, but starting and maintaining a vegetable garden needn't be a major science project. Toronto gardening expert Steven Biggs, co-author the new No Guff ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:48

DIY cleaners Spring cleaning is an annual rite of passage -- maybe because we can see so much better in the sunshine, or maybe because we feel more energetic when we're not constantly weighted down by coats and boots and hats. And then, there are those family ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:48

Is your garden an award winner? This year North York residents have a chance to try their hands -- or spades -- at growing award-winning gardens. Nominations for the first North York Great Front Gardens Awards will be accepted until July 6. The contest is co-sponsored by the North . Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:47

Don't fear the fuchsia The honeysuckle pink that colour authority Pantone has named colour of the year is great as summery nail polish, but how do you incorporate the bright hue into your home? Believe it or not, decorating with colour like that could very well be as easy as Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:47

Build me a river It's a hot Friday afternoon and the sun reflects off the windows of the North York condos at 18 Concorde Pl. Small sparkles fall unfalteringly onto a water garden that sits in the centre of the courtyard. The tiny reflections of the sun have made the Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:46

Persian rugs worth the investment Chinese lamps balanced on top of Indian tables, English Royal Doulton figurines behind glass-screen cabinets, French paintings on the walls, Turkish and Serbian ornaments placed meticulously inside shelves. Such is the ambience within the walls of Mira .. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:46

Allergy prompted all-natural home Achooo! Sneezing, sniffling and coughing characterized Karen Savage's day-to-day interactions with the environment. And it wasn't even allergy season. Turns out Karen Savage, a real estate agent, wasn't allergic to ragweed or pollen, but to her .. Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:45

Heated over hydro bills? Cool down It seems Ontarians are not looking forward to looking at their hydro bills this winter, according to a recent survey conducted by Direct Energy. "Fifty-six percent of Ontario homeowners said that they're either very concerned or almost angry about ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:44

New ideas in outdoor decor With vivacious crowds of hostas, ferns and pansies perched on a railing on the second floor balcony of her North York condo, it's almost hard to believe that Elena Kashuba only started exercising her green thumb two months ago.   "I actually became ... Province: Ontario Newspaper: My Town Crier Feed: Home & Garden Date: 2012-01-07 02:00:44

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