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Around 15 years ago, my green buddy, Cheryl Vanderburg, decided to do a backyard makeover. She’s always been drawn to natural gardens, and if you’ve read any of her many Leaside Life ‘Litterati’ articles, you …more

Several front gardens in Leaside are the recipients of the Leaside Garden Society 2024 “Gardens of Distinction” awards. These awards are a tribute to the loving care that Leasiders provide to create interesting, beautiful, and …more

“A gentle reminder” is what the subject line read. It was an email from our editor, Jane Auster. A dulcified reminder that my story deadline was fast-approaching and I’d better hop to it. So, I …more

It should come as no surprise that Rolph Road Elementary School is the first school in Leaside to have a Butterfly Canoe. After all, this is a certified EcoSchool with Gold EcoSchool status. Carol Lee, …more

Living walls, green façades, rooftop gardens. Just imagine the possibilities beyond the usual lawn. Meet Jason Rokosh, whose green creativity takes him – and his clients – to new places, and all to improve the …more

They’re baaaaack! The Bayview Pixies, that is, only this time, it’s to bring gifts and a little piece of magic to every garden in the community, and not just Bayview. In celebration of Earth Day, …more

There’s a charming perennial border stretching along the northern fence of the St. Cuthbert’s vegetable patch. I saw it last fall when I was doing the Harvest Report there. It’s small, compared to the other …more

Congratulations to Sara Escallon-Sotomayor, who won this year’s $2,000 Leaside Garden Society Scholarship award. She’s a graduate of Leaside High, a North Toronto elite soccer player, coach, tutor and my new green hero! Sara has …more

For the past decade, the Flemingdon Food Bank has been the beneficiary of fresh, organic crops, all grown and harvested by St Cuthbert’s community volunteer gardeners…the Gard’n Angels. I’ve watched this group struggle through the …more

If you’re a regular reader of Leaside Life, you already know a thing or two about Rick Hutchings. His gardening adventures have graced these pages for the past decade. And I’ve shone a light on …more