CBC LifeMeet Jasmine, aka @goodseedoftheday, a self-described professional plant lady based in Toronto, Ont. Her cosy condo has been described as Lemony Snicket meets Strawberry Shortcake and is practically bursting at the seams with vines and leaves in every corner.
In this episode of Houseplanted, Jasmine shows us her eclectic plant collection — complete with a grandfather clock that's been turned into a terrarium — and shares the stories behind some of the most sentimental plants in her collection, including a rescue ficus that she calls her Garbage Glitter Disco Plant.
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She turned an old grandfather clock into a terrarium. Tour the full plant collection! | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-04-18 | Meet Jasmine, aka @goodseedoftheday, a self-described professional plant lady based in Toronto, Ont. Her cosy condo has been described as Lemony Snicket meets Strawberry Shortcake and is practically bursting at the seams with vines and leaves in every corner.
In this episode of Houseplanted, Jasmine shows us her eclectic plant collection — complete with a grandfather clock that's been turned into a terrarium — and shares the stories behind some of the most sentimental plants in her collection, including a rescue ficus that she calls her Garbage Glitter Disco Plant.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gWhy you should embrace a messy garden this fallCBC Life2024-10-15 | Did you know that foregoing the traditional fall garden cleanup can actually do a lot of good? Horticulturist and author Chris Chung (@fluent.garden) shares how to incorporate ecological gardening best practices into your routines this season.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMake spiced apple cider sangria for your next fall gatheringCBC Life2024-10-10 | Dhivya Subramanian’s batch cocktail recipe is a feast for the eyes — and it’s easy to assemble, too.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to plant and grow your own garlic starting this fallCBC Life2024-10-08 | Gardening expert Luay Ghafari of Urban Farm and Kitchen demonstrates how to prepare your garden beds and plant garlic in the fall for a big, bountiful harvest next summer.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew your own sun hat 🪡👒CBC Life2024-09-26 | There’s something so satisfying about a sewing project that’s quick and practical, like this sun hat by @SewingTherapy’s Sara SJ Kim.
In this video, Sara provides step-by-step instructions for making your own version of this reversible hat, complete with details on how to adjust the brim length to the style of your choosing. She’ll also show you how to attach two different kinds of optional straps: long ties that add a dash of romance or a drawstring and cord for a sportier vibe.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMake these classic fried fish tacos that are all about the toppings 🌮✨CBC Life2024-09-24 | Chef Dwight Smith shows how to level things up with fresh guacamole and quick-pickled cabbage.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew a reversible sun hat | Sewing School with Sara SJ KimCBC Life2024-09-19 | There’s something so satisfying about a sewing project that’s quick and practical, like this sun hat by @SewingTherapy’s Sara SJ Kim.
In this video, Sara provides step-by-step instructions for making your own version of this reversible hat, complete with details on how to adjust the brim length to the style of your choosing. She’ll also show you how to attach two different kinds of optional straps: long ties that add a dash of romance or a drawstring and cord for a sportier vibe.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gFried plantain chips and guacamole are a match made in snack heavenCBC Life2024-09-05 | Chef Dwight Smith brings two favourites together to make a fantastic appetizer.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g3 design rules to help you create your dream bedroomCBC Life2024-09-03 | Home design expert Sarah Ames shares how to make a big impact when decorating this important space.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g🌻 Sunflower sourdough score 🌻CBC Life2024-08-22 | This elegant, yet simple score by Rachel of @sourdough_enzo is a perfect way to elevate your next sourdough loaf for summer!
Use a circle cookie cutter in the center and fill it with black sesame seeds. Dust the bread with turmeric powder and score the petals. Remember to do the expansion score at 7 minutes, so the petals really lift off the loaf.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew a cute cami top 🪡CBC Life2024-08-20 | @SewingTherapy’s Sara SJ Kim shares step-by-step instructions for creating this lightweight, breezy piece that's perfect for layering.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew a cute cami top — or lengthen it to make a maxi dress | Sewing School with Sara SJ KimCBC Life2024-08-15 | Lightweight, breezy and perfect for layering, this simple cami top designed by @SewingTherapy’s Sara SJ Kim captures so many of the qualities we look for in a summer garment.
In this video, Sara provides step-by-step instructions for how to sew the versatile tank and customize it to your liking. She’ll show you how to double the straps, switch up the fabric, or even lengthen the top to make a dress — have fun creating a piece that’s unique to you.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g30-minute cardio and core workout | Tabata-style, spicy!CBC Life2024-08-08 | Fire up your abs and and get your heart pumping with this 30-minute routine from fitness coach Beverley Cheng.
In the latest video from her series Body Zones, Beverley will lead you through 30 minutes of core movements combined with high-intensity cardio. Tabata means you’ll do each exercise for 20 seconds, then rest for 10, repeating each circuit of exercises three times total.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to conserve water in your garden this summerCBC Life2024-08-06 | Hot weather putting a strain on your garden and water bills? Expert Luay Ghafari of Urban Farm and Kitchen shares three simple and effective techniques that you can use to limit water consumption in your garden.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow do you keep your garden thriving all summer long?CBC Life2024-07-30 | Gardening expert Luay Ghafari of Urban Farm and Kitchen shares three simple and effective ways to keep your vegetable and flower gardens happy well into fall.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g6 houseplant pros share their favourite — and most unique — plants | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-07-25 | From wishlist finds to sentimental faves, the experts from our Houseplanted series reveal their most beloved indoor plants and what makes them so special.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew a chic clutch to match your outfit 🪡👛CBC Life2024-07-24 | Sara SJ Kim of @SewingTherapy demonstrates how to create a small handheld purse that’s perfect for wedding season and beyond.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew a simple clutch to match your outfit | Sewing School with Sara SJ KimCBC Life2024-07-18 | Getting dressed up but don’t have the right clutch to complement your outfit? In this video, Sara SJ Kim of @SewingTherapy demonstrates how to create a small handheld purse that’s perfect for wedding season and beyond. The pattern includes two options for the flap design — rounded and envelope-style — and suits a wide variety of fabrics, allowing you to customize the look to suit whatever you’re wearing. The best part? This project only takes around an hour to complete, meaning you can try it in a pinch or keep experimenting with different styles and colours whenever your heart desires.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gLow-impact workout for period and PMS | 30 minutes, gentleCBC Life2024-07-04 | In this video, fitness coach Beverley Cheng will lead you through 30 minutes of deep stretches and mobility exercises that are ideal for when you’re dealing with cramps, bloating or low energy, but still want to get some gentle movement in. While a resistance band is recommended, you can also do the entire routine using just your bodyweight.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gA pineapple-jalapeno margarita recipe to shake up this summerCBC Life2024-07-02 | Sweet, spicy and oh-so refreshing, this pineapple-jalapeno margarita recipe from Dhivya Submaranian has all the makings of a quintessential summer drink — and it comes with a zero-proof option too. Get the full recipe: cbc.ca/1.7248636
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gTips for plant shopping like a proCBC Life2024-06-25 | Looking to do some more plant shopping before garden centres close down for the season? Horticulturist and author Chris Chung (@fluent.garden) shares advice to help you find the healthiest and most suitable plants for your garden.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gStiff neck and shoulder release | Stretches to relieve pain and tensionCBC Life2024-06-20 | Woke up with a crick in your neck or feeling stiff from sitting at a desk all day? This stretching and mobility routine from fitness coach Beverley Cheng could be just the release you need.
In the latest video from her series Body Zones, Beverley will lead you through 20 minutes of stretches, holds and spinal rotation exercises designed to relieve tension in your shoulders, neck and back. All you’ll need is a mat and some water to get started.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMake this asparagus, leek and chickpea salad with feta and fresh herbsCBC Life2024-06-18 | Serve it warm, cold or mixed with cooked pasta — this recipe from Dhivya Subramanian is delicious any way you put it. Get the recipe: cbc.ca/1.7232625
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow 6 houseplant experts grow beautiful, lush tropical plants indoors | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-06-13 | Growing large, lush tropical plants indoors may seem like a challenge, but according to the experts in our Houseplanted series, it’s actually something anyone can do, in any environment. Watch the video to get all their tips for tropical plant care, then check out the full series for more leafy inspiration
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew your own perfectly full tiered skirtCBC Life2024-06-11 | Sara SJ Kim of @SewingTherapy shares a step-by-step guide for creating your own version of this trending tiered skirt at home. She also shows us her tried-and-tested technique for making perfect fabric gathers every time.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to sew your own perfectly full tiered skirt | Sewing School with Sara SJ KimCBC Life2024-06-06 | Sara SJ Kim of @SewingTherapy shares a step-by-step guide for creating your own midi- or maxi-length tiered skirt at home. She also shows us her tried-and-tested technique for making perfect fabric gathers every time.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g5 creative ways to use grow lights | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-05-30 | Looking for creative ways to incorporate grow lights? Here are five expert-approved ideas to help your plants thrive, courtesy of the green thumbs in our Houseplanted series. Watch the video to get their tips, and check out the full series for more leafy inspiration.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gRoasted cauliflower bowl with dates, farro and tahini yogurtCBC Life2024-05-28 | Served on a bed of lemon-tahini yogurt, this hearty salad recipe from Dhivya Subramanian is a texture-lover’s dream. Get the full recipe: cbc.ca/1.7169873
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gA handy trick to tell if it’s time to water your plantsCBC Life2024-05-23 | Julia Rago, aka @torontoplant.girl, shares a simple hack you can try to determine if your houseplants need watering.
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Inside a Toronto plant consultant’s botanical oasis | Houseplanted
youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gDIY pressed flower art with spring bloomsCBC Life2024-05-21 | Betty Shin Binon shares an oshibana tutorial with a clever shortcut. Get the full instructions: cbc.ca/1.7179120
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2g6 easy houseplants for beginners | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-05-16 | Interested in getting into houseplants but unsure where to start? These six indoor plants were recommended as beginner-friendly by the expert green thumbs in our Houseplanted series. Watch the video to get their picks, then check out the full series for more leafy inspiration.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHow to make a new denim maxi skirt from old jeansCBC Life2024-05-09 | Sewing Therapy's Sara SJ Kim shows us how to transform any pair of jeans into an on-trend denim maxi skirt with high slits in the front and back.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMaking escovitch red snapper with chef Dwight SmithCBC Life2024-05-07 | Perfectly fried fish and spicy-sour veggies come together in this delicious take on a classic Jamaican recipe from chef Dwight Smith.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gA one-pot chickpea curry recipe thats creamy and comfortingCBC Life2024-04-25 | Dhivya Subramanian shares her go-to recipe for when someone pops over for a meal unexpectedly.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gCreate a crescent-shaped floral masterpiece for spring 💐CBC Life2024-04-23 | Betty Shin Binon shares the art of arranging seasonal blooms into a stunning and long-lasting display.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHer living room is covered with rare plants 👀🪴CBC Life2024-04-11 | Meet Christal, a plant collector who’s so dedicated, she devoted entire sections of her home solely to her houseplants.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMake vegetarian maqluba 🍆🍚✨ a showstopping Palestinian mainCBC Life2024-04-09 | Amina Al-Saigh’s meat-free take on this beloved Middle Eastern recipe features layers of crispy eggplant and cauliflower — and delivers a marvelous reveal.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gHis home is packed to the brim with air plants. Take a look inside! | HouseplantedCBC Life2024-04-04 | Meet Dave Lin, an air plant aficionado based in Scarborough, Ont. Dave has packed over 1000 houseplants into his cosy townhouse, including the many Tillandsias that he cares for, grows and sells air plants through his online business, Dave’s Air Plant Corner. In this episode of Houseplanted, Dave gives us a crash course in these curious plants and shares insider tips on how to give them the most optimal care.
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youtube.com/channel/UC9RCDP_E34ocnXo3aBKQi2gMake naturally-dyed Easter eggs in vibrant coloursCBC Life2024-03-28 | Betty Shin Binon shows how to create moody and mesmerizing hues using purple cabbage, red beets and onion skins.
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