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The term “invasive species” can mean a non-indigenous species that has a negative impact on its new habitat (like the Asian long-horned beetle). Or it can mean a species, indigenous or non-indigenous, that proliferates in a given area (like the mint plant). Often the two go hand in hand, because when a plant [...]

With its large, drooping, dark green leaves and fruit reminiscent of the tropics, the Pawpaw doesn’t seem to belong in Southern Ontario. In fact, the Asimina is the only member of the Annonaceae family found outside of the tropics. But we’re pretty lucky to have it.
Native to most of the Eastern United States [...]

Forest gardening is landscaping technique modeled after a natural woodland ecosystem. Forest gardens utilize interplanting and companion planting (link) to promote polyculture instead of monoculture. While imitating the functioning of a native forest ecosystem, forest gardeners substitute inedible trees and plants with those which yield food for humans. It is important to include [...]

Green Oasis on Broadview invites you to enter the realm of the ground nut!  We have recently started cultivating these wonderful plants, which are native to North America (the States) and are a fantastic food source, as well as a beautiful flowering vine.
Things you should know about ground nuts (this will also provide a great conversation starter at parties):
Ground [...]

Greetings Gardeners and Green-Lovers!  This upcoming season at Green Oasis is already shaping up to be incredible.  As always, our volunteers are what make the garden beautiful, lush, and abundant.  We are planning 3 different days to host volunteers in the garden each week.  Friday work parties will continue from 12-3pm.  We have also added [...]

Yesterday was a beautifully productive day in the garden.  Many thanks go out to all of our volunteers, whose hard work has already helped to transform Green Oasis into a wonderfully welcoming growing space.  Special thanks go out to our littlest volunteers whose efforts have helped us to clean up the ravine and plant everything [...]

We had an informal work party on Sunday to get the hoop house ready to start seeds under glass.
We also are heating up the soil to germinate our first batch of greens to be sowed when able.
Mike mentioned that :”He loves having access to a farm in the city!”
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The long-awaited hoop-house building workshop will be taking place this Friday october 24th at Green Oasis from noon until around five in the evening.  We will be having a barbecue to complement this educational session where we will construct a simple greenhouse-like protective covering over half of the garden in order to push the seasonal limits and [...]

Just as important as harvesting what we have sown is preparing the garden for the coming season.  This past Friday was busy.  Thanks to all of the beautiful volunteers who came out to play! I hope you will all join us again this Friday.  There are lots of green beans to munch on and ostrich [...]

Hey everyone,
The work party is on today from noon ’til three.  
Hope to see you there!
Rosy