Canadian Gardening‘s Green Room at the 2008 Style at Home Show was an inspiring respite for green thumbs after touring the décor booths and displays. Framed by autumn-hued plants and a living wall, visitors could ask a Master Gardener questions, create a small project or take in one of the presentations organized by Aldona Satterthwaite. The space was conceptualized by landscape architect Shawn Gallaugher of Shawn Gallaugher Design who is also an instructor of Landscape Design for the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University. [read full article] Read more »

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I am a freelance writer, editor and digital consultant who has worked in the online realm for over 10 years. I am currently the web editor of CanadianGardening.com and the acting associate editor of Canadian Home Workshop magazine. When I’m not working at those gigs, I’m writing about my other passions and interests, including health and fitness, decor, travel and crafting, for a variety of print and online publications. Or I’m out on my mountain bike.