Tag Archives: gardening

Casa Loma: A place of beauty, history, and Pokemon Go

Posted on September 5, 2016 by bloomingreverend

OK, I admit it. I got sucked into playing Pokemon Go this summer. Actually, it was all very professional: as soon as I heard that churches were somehow involved, I had to try it for myself. I started with an … Continue reading →

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I didn’t think it was possible, but camp just got even better

Posted on August 10, 2016 by bloomingreverend

I love camp. It’s where I found spiritual nurture, physical challenge and a love for God’s creation when I was a child. I even met my husband there when we were teeangers. So it only makes sense that my children … Continue reading →

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Wonderful waiting in South Baymouth

Posted on April 5, 2016 by bloomingreverend

Here in snowy Ontario we are waiting for spring to arrive (it’s April–hurry up already!) so I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you a wonderful waiting experience I had last summer. Yes, I said wonderful! Have … Continue reading →

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Summer is for (lavender) adventure

Posted on August 20, 2015 by bloomingreverend

Every trip is an adventure. Some trips, however, are more adventurous than others. Sometimes that was because our family didn’t plan quite enough (oops) or the weather wasn’t what we expected (drat) or because we’d never travelled with so many children before (yikes). That was 2003. … Continue reading →

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Gardening: therapeutic, defiant, gangster

Posted on October 1, 2013 by bloomingreverend

“Gardening is the most therapeutic and defiant act you can do.” –Ron Finley A while ago I stumbled on this TED talk by Ron Finley and loved it. This week a friend reminded me of it again and I love … Continue reading →

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The hunky dory garden

Posted on August 23, 2013 by bloomingreverend

As we traveled through Newfoundland, we didn’t do much shopping for gifts or souvenirs. But somehow, “The Hunky Dory” seemed like a great name for a shop, and the sign which read, “folkart and things” was just too good to … Continue reading →

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Canada Blooms: A breath of fresh air

Posted on March 19, 2013 by bloomingreverend

How blessed am I? So blessed that A. and M. gave me a pair of tickets to Canada Blooms! This year, it is being held at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto from March 15-24, so last Friday my husband and … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s confession: Flowerama

Posted on January 2, 2013 by bloomingreverend

I have a confession to make: I have been playing a game on the computer over the Christmas break. Not just a little, either. It has become obsessive to the point that I am neglecting my children. They ate cookies … Continue reading →

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Six life lessons I learned in the garden

Posted on October 10, 2012 by bloomingreverend

I lived in our last house for ten years–longer than I have lived anywhere in my entire life. During that time I learned some important wisdom. Here are a few of the biggest lessons. A solid foundation is worth the trouble: It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Community gardening is no walk in the park

Posted on November 25, 2011 by bloomingreverend

Last week I was pleased to attend a meeting at the Oakville Freedom Centre on Bronte Road. They are the host site for a joint garden project that grows food for the hungry in our town. I think that’s very cool. But it has clearly not been … Continue reading →

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