Mark Cullen’s ultimate spring checklist
1) Start seeds indoors, to plant out in springIt is a lot of fun and a great way to engage kids in the hobby of gardening at virtually any age. Successful seed starting combines quality materials and good timing. And of course – seeds! Be sure to
The Ontario Association of Architects announces the finalists of the 2016 OAA Awards
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) have announced the finalists of the 2016 OAA Awards, which will take place on May 13th in Toronto. These annual awards recognize the country’s most prestigious and best designed projects by Ontario architects.
Minto expresses their love for Yorkville with an ice sculpture at Icefest!
Last weekend, the annual Icefest event returned to the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood in Toronto! It was the 11th annual Icefest, and what made this one super special was that Minto got involved by creating an ice sculpture and supporting the Heart &
The 6 best herbs for your windowsill garden
Gardeners, birdwatchers, golfers and virtually all outdoor enthusiasts are counting down the days to the season opener - that magical day when we can plant, observe a migratory species travelling our way, or hit the first ball. It all amounts to the same
The Winter Stations are now standing along Toronto’s East Beaches!
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Winter Stations Pecha Kucha at the Gladstone Hotel. A pecha kucha is a Japanese style presentation where 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each. This format allowed the winners of the Winter Stations
Liven up your home garden with these bird feeding tips!
As I peer out the window of our kitchen this time of year, I am grateful for the birds that visit the seed heads of the ornamental grasses that I let stand over the winter. I am so glad that I resisted the temptation to cut them down this past fall.For
See the winners of the 2016 Winter Stations Design Competition
The winners of the second Winter Stations Design Competition by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio have been announced! Out of nearly 400 entries from around the world, the jury selected four winners and three student designs by local schools.“The
3 innovative building designs that should make headway in 2016
There are currently a number of proposals in the works that defy aesthetic conventions, push the boundaries of sustainable architecture, and take vertical engineering to new heights. Below, we’ve rounded up three innovative building designs that we’d
View all 378 entries for the Winter Stations Design Competition!
For the second year in a row, RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio have seen an incredible response to their callout for entries to the Winter Stations Design Competition.This year, the amount of entries nearly doubled as they received 378 entries
5 tips for choosing the best area rugs for your home
The trend in new housing is towards hardwood or laminate flooring throughout, or at least in the main living areas. When a room’s flooring is hardwood or laminate (other than a kitchen or bath) we typically need an area rug to soften and define the
