Joseph Morrisette

Meet DIGA gardener, Joseph Morrissette!  As a young man, Joseph Morrissette completed a degree in Business Management, which led to a successful career in real estate in some of Canada’s…Continue readingJoseph Morrisette

George’s Story

George Shipley likes to grow garlic, potatoes and beans. “They’re low maintenance and easy, I can get them started and leave them alone.” Though he enjoys gardening, his real expertise…Continue readingGeorge’s Story

Elizabeth’s Story

Elizabeth grew up gardening in rural Ontario. “My parents had a farm. They raised cucumbers and I remember helping out.’ But, as for many of us, moving to the city…Continue readingElizabeth’s Story

Maureen’s Story

“I don’t have a green thumb,” says Maureen. “This is the first garden I’ve had for forty years.” For Maureen, having her own on plot on Granville Street is the…Continue readingMaureen’s Story

Mary’s Story

Even after many years of digging happily in the dirt, Mary unearthed a whole new layer to gardening when she received an unexpected email. “I’ve enjoyed gardening all my life.…Continue readingMary’s Story

Nga’s Story

DIGA volunteer Nga, originally from Vietnam, has loved gardening from a young age. “I began gardening by watering and visiting the wild banana and melon trees next to my house…Continue readingNga’s Story