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Celebrate with Gayla, and maybe win some pretty awesome prizes, by submitting a funny, poignant, silly, or heartfelt haiku in her Eighth Birthday and First Annual Celebratory Haiku Contest

When Fluffco became an official company back in 1999, one of the first projects to really take shape was Gayla’s online magazine, You Grow Girl. Amazingly, it’s been 8 years since the site was launched in February of 2000. Much has changed since You Grow Girl was first launched and Gayla’s passion and interest in plant-life, gardening, ecology, and connecting with like-minded people has only grown. Gayla is now a celebrated author and …

As spring approaches and my schedule for 2008 starts to unfold I am seeking new subjects for the Green Minds Project. Since I live in Toronto I am primarily limited to gardeners in this area. However, I am going to be in San Francisco and Austin, Texas this coming spring and would love to take advantage of those trips to schedule some photo shoots. Other trips may pop up so do not hesitate to get in touch regardless of where you are.

I am seeking a diverse group of gardeners and gardens to photograph. Skill level and the maturity of the garden do not matter. I don’t care if your garden is as small as a basil plant in …

We’ve got a couple of gardening events coming down the pipeline this month.

Gayla will be speaking at Canada Blooms :

Urban Potager: Growing Food in Small or Difficult Spaces
Friday, March 9, 2007.
12:30pm. Room 714

Pretty Delicious: Beautiful Food Gardens
Saturday, March 10, 2007.
2:30pm. Room 714

Swing by the Toronto Botanical Gardens booth (on the 700 level) directly after both presentations where Gayla will be signing books and chatting.

We’ll also have a table at our favourite event of the year, Seedy Saturday Toronto. We’ll be selling books, t-shirts, and other gardening goodies. Bring your extra seeds and trade with us, or just stop by and say hi.

Seedy Saturday Toronto
Sat. March 17, 2007.
10 am -3 pm
Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas St. …

We’ll be travelling to Portland, Oregon next week where Gayla will be speaking at the Yard, Garden, and Patio Show on the topic of growing an edible garden in just about any environment.

When: Sat. Feb. 24 (at 3:30pm) & Sun. Feb 25 (at 11:00 am).

YARD, GARDEN & PATIO SHOW

Growing Incredible Edibles Anywhere and Everywhere: Your patio, balcony, or fire-escape is a potential garden of exciting flavors and beautiful colors waiting to happen. Learn the ins and outs of growing herbs, veggies, and flowers organically in challenging urban environments.

Gayla will be giving two You Grow Girl book events this Sunday, Jan 14. in Hamilton, ON.

11:30am - Book Signing at Mixed Media Art
1pm & 3pm - Presentation on Growing Food Organically at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

More at You Grow Girl

Get inspired through 12 months in the garden. This full color calendar features 30 rich garden and botanical images along with a selection of organic gardening tips, growing techniques, and creative ideas.

More info at Superfantastico

“You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening” by Gayla Trail is now in stores! The book was written, designed, and photographed by Gayla and richly illustrated by Leela Corman. Check out the book site for more info.

Named as “Favorite Place to Learn How to Grow Your Own,” YouGrowGirl.com was one of only 29 sites awarded by TMN this year.

The Morning News

Redesigned and reformatted it’s You Grow Girl Fall 2003: The Eat Issue. Gardening for the People.

yougrowgirl.com