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Andrew Benn: The retired University of Toronto horticulturalist works on his lush hydroponic garden in a greenhouse at his Vauxhall Dr. home.
Andrew Benn: The retired University of Toronto horticulturalist works on his lush hydroponic garden in a greenhouse at his Vauxhall Dr. home.

Andrew Benn: The retired University of Toronto horticulturalist works on his lush hydroponic garden in a greenhouse at his Vauxhall Dr. home.

Date6/11/1980
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Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
9/15/1976
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
11/5/1986
Richard Lewis : The hydroponic gardener contemplates the delectables that will grace his table in the form of a salad
Richard Lewis : The hydroponic gardener contemplates the delectables that will grace his table in the form of a salad
1/22/1986
Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
Game of chinese checkers is enjoyed by Professor James Lemon, his wife Carolyn and children Catherine, 1, Janet, 4, and margaret, 9, in their Walmer Road home. Although earning a salary of $15,000 teaching geography at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lemon describes his living as relatively frugal and finds the family budget getting tight. Although he has a car, he walks to work.
7/10/1969
Conrad Richter, who produces the 300-variety seed catalogue of Richter nursery in Goodwood, works with ginger mint herbs in a greenhouse in the nursery's herb farm
Conrad Richter, who produces the 300-variety seed catalogue of Richter nursery in Goodwood, works with ginger mint herbs in a greenhouse in the nursery's herb farm
8/4/1980
Cycle of life: Retired family physician Dr. Gus Rowe, shown working out on an exercise bicycle at his home in Don Mills, underwent a quadruple coronary bypass operation in 1984.
Cycle of life: Retired family physician Dr. Gus Rowe, shown working out on an exercise bicycle at his home in Don Mills, underwent a quadruple coronary bypass operation in 1984.
5/26/1988
Bernard Komavli works on the flower garden in the front yard of his Feltham Ave
Bernard Komavli works on the flower garden in the front yard of his Feltham Ave
6/11/1974
Company chairman Sheldon Lush opposed a proposal to give wide powers to the employee-management council at his firm - but it passed.
Company chairman Sheldon Lush opposed a proposal to give wide powers to the employee-management council at his firm - but it passed.
12/8/1976
Too Frightened to live alone after he was robbed in his apartment last Friday, 79-year-old Frederick Ransford has been taken in by friend, Violet Lush, 30, and her two children
Too Frightened to live alone after he was robbed in his apartment last Friday, 79-year-old Frederick Ransford has been taken in by friend, Violet Lush, 30, and her two children
2/20/1977
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
Campaigning by horse and buggy, Gordon Clarke, running for alderman in Scarborough's Ward 12, hands a pamphlet to his neighbor Aubrey Crowhurst, who owns the horse, My Lenny Boy, and the buggy, an antique built by the McLaughlin Carriage Works. Clarke lives in a century-old farmhouse off Meadow-vale Rd. West Hill. He's also using a mobile home in his campaign. Advance polling in city and boroughs will be tomorrow, next Thrusday and next Saturday.
11/21/1974
Praised by peers: The Ontario Veterinary Association has named Dr. Paul McCutcheon 1979 vet of the year. Here is his East York office, the vet works on a patient named Askhim. The relationship between people and animals, he says, is symbolic of our ability to live with nature.
Praised by peers: The Ontario Veterinary Association has named Dr. Paul McCutcheon 1979 vet of the year. Here is his East York office, the vet works on a patient named Askhim. The relationship between people and animals, he says, is symbolic of our ability to live with nature.
11/14/1979