Experts Say

"The kind of journal every gardener should have."

— David Tarrant, former TV host of CBC’s Canadian Gardener

“This charmingly unpretentious coil-bound log book has space for daily garden notes, scattered with timely reminders of indoor and outdoor tasks.”

— Michele Landsberg, Toronto Star

“No gardener in the Golden Horseshoe area can call themselves such unless they possess an annual copy of The Toronto Gardener’s Journal & Source Book. Self-published by Margaret Bennet-Alder out of her city home, it is exactly what the title says...a record of the garden, handy and very practical weekly tips along with the most complete resources guide ever to come any gardener’s way. The local information covered is simply staggering. Included are suppliers of anything and everything horticultural, books, events, tours, shows, education, gardens to visit, societies, publications and much more.”

— Wes Porter, City Gardening Newsletter

“This is every Southern Ontario gardener’s favourite Christmas present and reference for sources of seeds, plants, books, equipment, web sites, magazines, and gardens to visit. The daybook has spaces for personal entries, as well as reminders of weekly garden tasks in appropriate seasons.”

— Janice Mawhinney, Toronto Star

 

Users Say

"Just love it. Couldn’t be without it.”

— U.H., Kincardine, Ontario

"I think this must be about the twelfth year for using the Garden Book. I like every thing about it. The 2008 book had some beautiful coloured shots which I enjoyed. Keep up the good work."

— I.S., Scarborough, Ontario

“I use it every day! The 2003 edition will be my 6th copy. It’s an invaluable reference, both for your tips and my own recorded past messages.”

— G.L., Oshawa, Ontario

“It’s the best little garden journal I’ve ever found. There’s just enough room in each daily section to jot down the day’s happenings in the garden, and it’s the right size to leave by my place at the table for my daily writings. I hope they will be available for many years to come.”

— J.B., Elora, Ontario

“I like the non-chemical, 'green' approach to the weekly gardening guide."

— J. V. Etobicoke, ON

“It keeps my life as ordered as it could possibly be. I have been using your books for at least the last ten years and in a way they are a record of my life. Keep up the good work. Be well and enjoy. Thank you.”

I.S., Scarborough

“The journal provides awesome information in the weekly guide.”

— U.C., Kitchener, Ontario

“Good price. Great gift.”

— J.M., Toronto, Ontario

“It is the best daily calendar. I like the hints and tips on what to do. There’s room to write appointments.”

— L.L., London, Ontario.

“It’s easy to use. I like the coil binding and ample space for recording. We refer back to our previous years often. This will be my 4th book!”

— M.E., Grafton, Ontario

“It has the perfect space for record keeping and the additional source material proves of great value, time and time again.”

— L.S., Toronto, Ontario

“Well thought out and arranged. I love the wee tips and reminders. Keep it up.”

— S.B., Lindsay, Ontario