May 3, 2021 Five Agrotourism Hotspots, Charles Joseph Sauriol, May Sarton, Seasonal Inspiration, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard, and the Victor Cicansky Gazebo
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Botanical History On This Day
1904 Birthday of Canadian naturalist and conservationist Charles Joseph Sauriol, passionately devoted to preserving Ontario’s forests and waterways, especially the Don River Valley. His lifelong diary shares intimate gardening insights and nature observations, celebrating pansies, wildflower gardens, and the simple joy of tending to creatures like toads. Today, the annual Charles Sauriol Leadership Award honors outstanding contributions to conservation.
1912 Birthday of prolific writer and poet May Sarton, whose literature deeply connects to themes of humanity, mindfulness, and the garden as a mirror of life’s losses and triumphs. Known for heartfelt reflections, she famously said, “A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself,” inviting readers into the spiritual grace found in gardening.
Unearthed Words
An excerpt from Helen Bevington, an American poet, who wrote about the seasonal sensitivities of literary greats.
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Read my review of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard, a cookbook with over 125 easy, flavorful recipes designed for home cooks who are short on time or just starting out. It’s praised for making beautiful, tasty food accessible without much hassle.
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Today's Botanic Spark
2021 A new gazebo designed by artist Victor Cicansky was installed at Grow Regina Yara community garden. Funded by a $90,000 grant from Federated Co-op, the garden blends community gardening with unique art. The gazebo features tree-like supports and vegetable-themed railings and will host community events.
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