You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
hoBBies, cRAfts & gAmes TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
AsK An expeRt —<br />
toRonto mAsteR gARDeneRs<br />
Trained horticulturalists from Toronto Master Gardener provide<br />
tips and advice for growing great flowers and vegetables.<br />
Spring Awakening!<br />
This is the time to chart your garden vision for the spring<br />
through fall. A Toronto Master Gardener helps you with<br />
your gardening goals for 2013.<br />
Downsview April 11 1 pm<br />
Locke April 24 2 pm<br />
Top Tips for Top Vegetables<br />
Maintain a healthy garden and good vegetable choices<br />
for starting a new garden. Learn where to plant your<br />
veggies for optimum yield and when is the best time to<br />
harvest.<br />
Burrows Hall* April 18 2 pm<br />
S. Walter Stewart April 23 2 pm<br />
McGregor Park May 14 6 pm<br />
Albert Campbell* May 25 2 pm<br />
Low Maintenance Gardening<br />
There’s never enough time. A presentation on no-fuss<br />
trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Get<br />
some great lawn care and groundcover tips and learn to<br />
water wisely.<br />
Dawes Road April 19 1 pm<br />
Morningside* May 22 2 pm<br />
Sustainable Urban Gardening<br />
Change your practices to create a sustainable garden –<br />
whether in sun or shade. See why we need to change<br />
unsustainable practices and why using native plants is<br />
key to successful urban gardens.<br />
Runnymede April 24 6 pm<br />
Container Gardening<br />
Find out why size matters when it comes to choosing the<br />
right pot for the right plant and how to assess the pros<br />
and cons of different types of soils and containers.<br />
Locke May 1 2 pm<br />
50 torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
Balcony and Terrace Gardening<br />
City gardens and gardening above ground face<br />
challenges like space, privacy and wind – but don’t be<br />
afraid to plant annuals, shrubs, trees, vegetables and<br />
even fruit! Discover the pros and cons of different types<br />
of containers and how to prepare them.<br />
Dufferin/St. Clair May 2 2 pm<br />
Morningside* May 8 2 pm<br />
College/Shaw* May 9 6 pm<br />
Toronto Botanical Garden<br />
Trained horticulturalists affiliated with the Toronto<br />
Botanical Gardens volunteer their time to provide free<br />
advice to home gardeners.<br />
Locke May 8 2 pm<br />
Organic City Gardening<br />
Discover the basics of organic gardening in the city –<br />
principles, soil, compost, mulch, and water. Why it’s a<br />
challenge and why it’s worth it. Learn about Integrated<br />
Pest Management, organic chemical control of pests and<br />
weeds, plant diseases and organic control.<br />
Parkdale May 8 7 pm<br />
Beginner Orchids<br />
Learn to grow or simply indulge in the beauty of orchids.<br />
Enjoy many beautiful photos of these unique plants as<br />
you learn the history and botany of orchids.<br />
Pleasant View May 11 2 pm<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
Change language