MARK CULLEN: Dog Days in the Garden
As your kids head off to school, you might be thinking that your house is all too quiet and organized. Perhaps this is the perfect time for you to get a dog.If you are fortunate enough to have a yard where your pet can run and skip and chase squirrels,
MARK CULLEN: Amaryllis Add Much Needed Colour to Your Home
By Mark CullenWith a winter wonderland outdoors, gardeners are looking for ways to grow blooms indoors. I always recommend growing an amaryllis. They are easy to grow and provide an outstanding show.The giant, chunky bulb that you can buy at garden
Picasso Interior Design Hits The Mark
It's called Picasso, occupies one of the most enviable sites in all of Toronto and is built by two of our most prestigious real estate companies, Monarch Corporation and The Goldman Group.
Landmart Making Their Mark in Grimsby
Escarpment Estates is a community by Landmart Homes in Grimsby. With lots to do and see, this neighbourhood is perfect for any loving family.What’s available at Escarpment EstatesAt Escarpment Estates, Landmart is offering a wonderful selection of
MARK CULLEN: The Dirt on Spring Planting
We are approaching planting time: with many Canadians finally getting closer to the good spring weather that we have been waiting for.This is your very best opportunity to build a foundation for your garden this year that will support plant life and grow
MARK CULLEN: Canada Blooms
Canada’s largest flower and garden festival is only a few days away. From March 14-23, 2014, Canada Blooms returns to the Direct Energy Centre celebrating its 18th Anniversary as Canada’s largest flower and garden festival. In 2014, Canada Blooms will be
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
MARK CULLEN: Goodbye September, Hello Fall!
By Mark CullenAny semblance of ‘summer’ is about to slip between the tines of my manure fork. September is on its way out the garden gate and I still have lots that I want to do in the garden. For one, I have not started to plant any fall ‘Holland’
Mark Cullen: Gardening in Small Spaces
By Mark CullenLess than one quarter of new residences currently being built in the GTA are ‘single family detached’. Almost two thirds of new homes are condos.The concept of ‘the average lot size’ could be several hundred square feet located way off the
MARK CULLEN: Harvest Time
By Mark CullenI am always happy to hear from gardeners who have jumped on the ‘grow your own’ band wagon. Many first-time veggie gardeners are contacting me to find out what to do with their abundance of tomatoes, squash, carrots and the like. “What
