Anything can happen in Peterborough, like growing a zucchini in your garden weighing in at nearly 8 pounds. Take a look at this tweet sent out by Peterborough's Karla Sampson...
Again, feast your eyes on this...
One more time... WOW...
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A sure sign that Spring is arriving—Seedy Sunday. Check it out this Sunday at George St. United Church.
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The City of Peterborough is offering residents the “Garbage to Garden” Composting Program for a limited time.
With the purchase of a City backyard composter for $30 + tax, Waste Management staff will deliver and install your new composter for no additional fee.
The “Garbage to Garden” Composting Program visit includes:
• Delivery of your purchased composter
• Installation of your composter
• Advice on best composting practices
• An information package
Blue boxes and kitchen catchers may also be purchased and delivered along with the composter. Space is limited, so call today!
Deliveries are available every Thursday between June 20th and July 18th. Residents must be home on the installation date to take advantage of this program.
Call 705.742.7777, ext 1724 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Farewell to Cherry Blossoms...
... and hello to Apple Blossoms
Special Bonus: Welcome back Lilacs!
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Time to sweep away the deadfall as Green Waste Collection starts up this week. All leaf and yard waste is accepted and there is no maximum amount.
Put it in paper bags (plastic not accepted), bushel baskets or garbage bins marked with "Green Waste" labels.
As you can see (picture at right), my sticker is getting kind of tattered so it's time for me to head down to City Hall (or one of the Home Hardware stores) to ask for a new one.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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If you see a tractor in town today—well, not that you wouldn't see a tractor in town today—here's why: The Bonaccord Community Garden is expanding.
Between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., a local farmer will be using his tractor to plough currently grassed areas to make room for up to 10 additional community garden plots.
The Bonaccord community garden has had a waiting list for many years now, and is making space to welcome new gardeners in the spring of 2013.
This popular and picturesque community garden, located on Bonaccord St. between Park and Monaghan Streets, has been in existence for almost two decades. Currently, about 25 gardeners have plots in the garden. It provides them with access to space to grow their own food, an opportunity to interact with other gardeners, share growing tips, and create a beautiful community space.
The Peterborough Community Garden Network works to help support access to existing gardens and help communities create new gardens. They envision community gardens as a key tool for food security, ecological integrity and community building.
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Water gardens are a big draw for many types of wildlife and a simple way to add interest to a backyard.
Peterborough Green-Up is offering a free workshop this weekend where attendees can learn the basics of water gardens and ponds from local landscaper Steven Charest.
The workshop is being held on Sunday, July 15th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Ecology Park, located at 1867 Ashburnham Drive.
Charest, a pond and water garden expert, will speak about the different types of water features, ponds, and water gardens commonly found in local backyards, the benefits of installing them and how to get started.
This event is free of charge and pre-registration is not required. For more information on the workshop, contact Cathy Dueck at (705) 745-3238 ext. 212.
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With all this beautiful weather lately, you probably already have lots of bags waiting at the end of your driveway wondering when they will be taken away. Well Green Waste Pickup starts next Monday, April 2nd!
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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In its new location at George Street United Church, Seedy Sunday was a packed house this afternoon on this beautiful day. Elbow to elbow, folks were on the search for seeds of all sorts to get their gardening season underway...and what a perfect Spring-like day it was for such an event!
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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