Category: Toronto Neighbourhoods

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.

The above quote by George Moore came to mind as I admired how pretty and well-maintained the homes in the neighborhood look.  This is a particularly lovely time of year with the Spirea in bloom.  Many people have their hanging baskets and planters on their porches and their garden chairs out for when they are relaxing at home.  As I  get older, home is really the best place to be now for me.  My own porch is just like going to a cottage for me.

True luxury is being able to own your time – to be able to take a walk, sit on your porch, read the paper, not take the call, not be compelled by obligation. (Ashton Kutcher)

A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them. (Liberty Hyde Bailey)

The High Park and Bloor West Village areas of Toronto have to be one of the best neighbourhoods to live in.  Not only are there beautiful gardens, there are beautiful neighbours as well.  I attended a lovely Street Party on a street called Wanda yesterday and the collage below captures some of what our neighbourhood is all about.

A good time was had by all.  Many good people have to come together to make Community happen.  It does not happen by itself.  Thank you Wanda Street for hosting us and to all the organizers and planners – especially Romero House.

“If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.” (Nadine Stair)

My last collage below has a water scene image that I took at Canada Blooms which is also a wonderful Spring Garden Show in Toronto.  All the whites are from neighbourhood gardens.  Hope you enjoyed the collages!