Radio Royal York – Episode 7: The Rooftop Garden
In this episode, host Melanie Coates visits the Fairmont Royal York’s rooftop garden to talk with gardener Marjorie Mason as she supervises the planting of this year’s herb and vegetable garden. Marjorie knows her gardening, having grown-up on a market garden farm near Peterborough, Ontario. She shares a number of excellent tips on how to create and maintain a healthy and productive urban garden. We’ll also sit down with John Cordeaux, Director of Food and Beverage at The Fairmont Royal York, for a little history behind the hotel’s famed rooftop garden, and some fond childhood vegetable memories.
Listen to Episode 7
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Show Notes:
If you’re in the Toronto area this summer don’t forget to stop by for afternoon tea at Epic Restaurant followed by a complimentary tour of the rooftop garden. Tours take place every Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM and 4 PM and run until September 6, 2009.
Music for this low-fi podcast is from “Shaking Hands” by Robinson, Freitag & The Lonely Trumpet.
