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Hello friend,

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, plant the occasional annual or simply admire the work of others, it’s a special time of year when our gardens start to come alive with colour after the grey of winter. This issue of the newsletter is not only inspired by the garden (we bring you some floral fashions by a Canadian fashion designer) but we have actionable tips from a woman who sells the most organic fertilizer you can imagine; a flower farmer who wants you to follow in her footsteps down the garden path; a soap and skin care brand that provides respite for the hands after a day of digging in the dirt; and two notable chefs who spend their life in the garden and have launched their first vegetarian cookbook using their bounty. 

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If you haven’t already, please RSVP for our event at SOCCO Living in Toronto this coming Thursday evening! We would love to see you in person, introduce you to some fabulous women-owned brands and raise a glass with you! Bring a friend or two. The more the merrier! 

Enjoy!

Dizzying florals are just one of the captivating patterns this Toronto-based fashion designer uses to create her size inclusive line.   

Need to add more plants to your diet? Two notable Canadian women chefs have the ultimate cookbook of vegetarian meals that will inspire you to feed your family from the land.

Gardeners suffer from dirty, dry and sometimes cracked and chafed hands. This woman entrepreneur has a way to give your hands a spa day when the work is done.

Find out how this woman is using worms to create the healthiest fertilizer for your plants and the planet. (Did we mention it makes your plants explode with blooms too)?

This woman is a farmer. She farms flowers in Quebec to create cut flower bouquets. Sound like a dream come true? She will show you the way.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Beautiful flowers can come in all forms, even paper! The Fine Art of Paper Flowers by Tiffanie Turner is a stunning compilation of floral papyrus beauties!

One of the first flowers to bloom in late spring are the beautiful and fragrant lilac trees. Why not capture their scent, and health benefits, in this luxurious Lilac Honey using their edible blossoms.

Tonia’s mother put her onto Linda Vater, whose YouTube channel is a pleasure to watch. Vater shares loads of great tips on gardening, along with easy and innovative DIY projects.

The last thing you want to do after a day in the garden is to start cooking. Why not make things easy with the viral trend of a Firepit Cheeseboard! Have the pan ready to go, then all you need is some yummy bread, a glass of wine and the fire!

All the digging and weeding can put a real strain on your hands. After a hard day’s work loosen up hand muscles and joints by giving yourself a soothing hand massage. Prior to that have a hot bath with Epsom salts and your favourite essential oil. A reward for all your hard work.

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