optimism – The Trials and Tribulations of an Urban Farmer

Snapdragon Rust

25 Jul 202129 Aug 2021

Yellow spots were visible on my snapdragons a few days ago. On closer inspection, I noticed dark spots of the underside of some of the leaves. Some plants had over…

Prayer Plant

6 Jun 20216 Jun 2021

More than two hours were spent in the garden yesterday. I cherish outside moments more and more. The time flew by. My main tasks were cleaning out tulip stalks turned…

Garden Crops…

Seeds of Hope IV

10 May 202010 May 2020

Hope Challenged My most recent day working from my downtown offfice was Friday, March 13. Yes, Friday the 13th. I had heard the news about illness over the past couple…

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Daffodils and Rainbows

12 Apr 202010 Apr 2020

Change is not always easy and sometimes positivity needs to be carefully noted. Again the good arrives at unexpected times and I don't want it to pass unnoticed. As cold…

Seeds of Life and Hope III

5 Apr 20205 Apr 2020

There is a lot of information out there now about staying positive. That said, the reality is that sometimes even with the best of soil, water and conditions, some seeds…

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Seeds of Life and Hope II

29 Mar 202029 Mar 2020

I am back at work. Rather than my office in downtown Toronto, my new location is my kitchen. My 3 hour a day commute has been replaced by 14 stairs…

Planting Seeds of Life and Hope

20 Mar 202021 Mar 2020

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”Martin Luther (1483-1546), monk, priest, theology professor, composer, central figure in the…