One morning, while eating grapefruit, my friend Bonnie’s daughter asked, “What would happen if we planted this seed?” So, together they planted it, gently watered and patiently waited with big hopes for a tiny sprout …more
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Gardening can be as simple as finding a spot, digging a trench and filling it with a few plants. Voilà! But to a mindful gardener, the act of planting is one of greater responsibility. One …more
Wayne Son Roberts. He’s introspective, retrospective, reflective, and foresighted – traits which have led him to produce successful branding campaigns for companies, and to write and perform what he describes as blues-infused grooves. One of …more
Each year the Leaside Garden Society presents an award to a business, institution or apartment building that has in our opinion made a special effort to beautify the neighbourhood with landscaping and/or plantings. Photos of …more
December is the month when things finally quiet down for gardeners. Oh sure, there’s always a tree or two left to prune and a few more plants to protect but mostly it’s a watch and …more
Artist Alice Aksay has realized a dream with the opening of her own art studio on Bayview. Alice earned her honours degree at OCAD while raising her three children, then went to York after several …more
Did you know Leaside has Garden Angels? I didn’t until we received this letter to Leaside Life from Beth Jones. “I often walk along the top of the ravine behind Bloorview and the Toronto Rehab …more
Two Leaside friends aren’t letting dementia and a move get in their way. Debbie Danbrook, an accomplished and world-renowned flutist, and her former across-the-hall neighbour Norma like to get together for tea every now and …more
The Lea family dedicated most of their farmland to growing apples, but they grew some other seasonal crops too. They would have planted a few lilacs close to the house and not just for the …more
Several front gardens in Leaside are the recipients of the Leaside Garden Society 2018 “Gardens of Distinction” awards. These awards are a tribute to the loving care that Leasiders provide to create interesting, beautiful, and …more
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