Amy Urquhart
Amy Urquhart is an editor, freelance writer, wife, mother and gardener living in Bowmanville, Ontario. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 and continues to study Psychology on a part-time basis at Trent University. Amy has been a professional in the publishing industry since 2001.
Amy has been writing weblogs for several years, including her personal blogs, Assertagirl and Playing in the Dirt. She recently launched a new personal site, where she has merged writing of her interests and passions at Hearts into Home. Amy also contributes to the popular "anti-lifestyle" collaborative blog, Aiming Low. Recently, she has been telling of adventures in home co-ownership, her marriage to Graham, the birth of their first son Nathan and the management of their first home together.
Amy is a member of Canadian Organic Growers, and volunteers in her local community garden by maintaining their website, Durham Organic Gardeners. She is also a member of BlogHer, "The Community for Women Who Blog." Follow Amy Urquhart on Twitter.
Latest Articles
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Favorite Culinary Herbs for Container Gardens
Gardeners who grow culinary herbs in a container garden enjoy harvesting and cooking with fresh herb leaves outside the kitchen door throughout the gardening season.
Jul 12, 2009
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How to Make Pickled Beets
The seasonal work of a vegetable gardener includes the tasks that come after vegetables have been pulled from the ground, including pickling and preserving beets.
Aug 10, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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Weeds in the Vegetable Garden
Handling weeds in the vegetable garden can be a real challenge, but with the right knowledge and the willingness to deal with them, weeds can be overcome!
Aug 5, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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A Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Moving House
Caring for a garden is a labour of love, and leaving one behind can be a sad occasion. With careful planning, however, a new house means a new garden to cultivate.
Jul 6, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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Install a Rain Barrel to Save Water
Gardeners can save water and reduce the water bill by collecting rain water in a barrel or other container near the vegetable plot.
Jul 6, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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Rabbit-Proofing a Vegetable Garden
Trying a combination of remedies for rabbits in the vegetable garden will prevent a season's worth of fruit and vegetables from being devoured by these annoying critters!
Jun 9, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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Locally Grown Food in Durham
Many farms, orchards and farmer's markets call Durham Region, Ontario, home. Vegetable gardeners can buy locally those crops they don't grow at home.
May 21, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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How to Grow Lettuce from Seed
Starting a patch of salad greens in the vegetable garden is a wonderful way to welcome spring. Mix and match a blend of different lettuce varieties to eat this season.
May 18, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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Mortgage Lifter Heirloom Tomato
The story behind the name of Mortgage Lifter heirloom tomato draws gardeners to this variety, but the sweet and rich taste makes it a favourite.
May 7, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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How to Pot Up Tomato Seedlings
One of the most enjoyable processes for vegetable gardeners is growing vegetables from seed. Proper maintenance of seedlings includes potting them up into larger pots.
Apr 28, 2008
- Amy Urquhart
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