A couple of weeks ago, I gave a presentation on Fun, Whimsical & Crazy Gardens at the Successful Gardening Show at the International Center, Toronto. What made me come up with this topic, you ask? Well..

Written on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Talks & Flower Shows

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Written by Cristina da Silva

Just came back from an interview with Hamilton’s CHCH TV show, Morning Live. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by the warm and insightful Annette Hamm. I didn’t  know what to expect, but the whole Morning Live team helped me along. And yes… CHCH has put the interview online for all to see!

Written on Friday, April 1, 2011 in Talks & Flower Shows

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Written by Cristina da Silva

Since I have a small backyard, I have to be very selective about what I grow. Being a greedy gardener (i.e. I want everything), it’s tough to shortlist plants. So, when I received the President’s Choice & Stokes Seeds vegetable taste test invitation, I jumped at the opportunity.

Written on Monday, August 30, 2010 in Talks & Flower Shows

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Written by Cristina da Silva

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or love looking at garden candy, this year’s Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) Through the Garden Gate garden tour in The Beach neighbourhood gives you the goods. Although I only had a peek at 5 of the 26 gardens, I suspect the other gardens are just as good.

Written on Friday, June 4, 2010 in Talks & Flower Shows

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Written by Cristina da Silva

It’s ShowTime this week!

Canada Blooms and the International Home and Garden Show both run this week. Confession time…

Written on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Talks & Flower Shows

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Written by Cristina da Silva