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The Aquarium that never was

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This is a photo of an old building on Lakeshore Blvd. in Toronto, near the Redpath Sugar factory. Actually it might even be part of the factory.

This mural was painted on the side of the building quite a while ago when they were talking about Toronto getting an aquarium. I think that was more than 10 years ago. Well, obviously the aquarium never happened or else I’d probably have some additional photos to show you of the actual site.

I really wish it had come into being. I love aquariums. I guess the closest thing that we have anywhere near Toronto would be Marine Land in Niagara Falls – but that’s more of a show.

Oh, we do have a beautiful large zoo here in Toronto but it doesn’t have many aquatic animals or fish. Still, if you ever do come to Toronto and you enjoy zoo’s please do try to take the time to go to the Toronto Metropolitan zoo as I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

I used to go several times a year, but I haven’t been there for perhaps the last three years. I guess it’s time for another visit very soon.

One of my favorite aquariums was in Vancouver. Every time I went to Vancouver I went to the aquarium. I used to love watching the Beluga whales. Unfortunately they were going to close down that aquarium and a few years ago they shipped most of the Belugas to Marine Land where I think they all died when they got an infection. So sad.

Do you have an aquarium or zoo near you? If so, do you go very often? At least once a year?

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Can’t get to the garden

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I had a bet with myself as to whether I would have gotten the plants that I purchased last Sunday planted by this time.

Remember I went out and got replacement roses for the ones I lost over winter and a whole slew of hardy and tropical vines?

Well they still aren’t planted! Same excuse as always. I’ve been feeling too ill to get the job done. Isn’t that sad? My garden is a place that makes me feel happy, relaxed and I do enjoy working in it … but I can’t because I just don’t feel well enough to even step outside the door let alone plant anything.

I think my husband is going to need some quick lessons on how to plant things properly and I’ll have to gain some extra patience for the process!

By Chive I think she’s got it!

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This is a photo of Chive buds and new Chive flowers that I took about two weeks ago. The chive flowers are actually beginning to wain now, but there’s still a few left.

I love growing Chives. They are one of the first plants to make an appearance each spring, often showing their green stems by the end of March. It’s not uncommon for us to be able to pick chives and use them in our cooking – salads, marinades, on top of foods – from mid April right through until the first snow fall in November or early December.

The flowers are just a lovely bonus! I love the buds before the flowers develop and bloom – they look a bit like garlic sections or tiny onion bulbs. Then the beautiful full petaled blossoms open and often stay around for two or three weeks.

Do you grow chives or other plants from the allium family? Edible or ornamental?

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