: About Me

It seems I have always been involved in creative fields. Since my early years growing up in Scarborough, Ontario, I have progressed through painting, Interior design, Landscape design, stained glass design and creation and antique refinishing.
Along the way I have studied such subjects as Horticulture, breeding of ornamental fish and the design and care of ornamental Ponds.
As a hobbyist I have kept and bred Finches and Parrots of many kinds, on occasion showing them and winning ribbons.

My passion is ...

Life.

I know too much about ...

Everything to know how little I know.

My parents always told me ...

I'd never amount to anything following a dream.

My childhood ambition ...

Being my own boss.

My favorite memory ...

Laying down in the back of the station wagon, going to the cottage

Why I write ...

Too many ideas and insufficient audience.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading about Ponds & Gardens: Watching Seasons change: Listening to birdsong

My first job ...

Packing Granola Bars

My best moment ...

Birth of my Son

My inspiration ...

My immediate family

Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Starting seeds

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When it come to growing plants from seeds, there are several things you must look at. First check the date on the seed package to make sure of viable seeds. There is too much time involved to get seeds that will have poor, if at all germination rate. Next, ask yourself if the plants are suitable for where you intend them to go, e.g. Soil type, light needs, moisture needs, etc. Have a soil test done. What type of soil is it? Does it meet the needs of what you want to plant there? Make amendments if needed and break up the surface to allow the new plants to take hold. If possible do not plan...

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