Make your Garden a Bird Buffet

Make your Garden a Bird Buffet

The geese have been flying overhead for quite some time but there are many other birds passing through out area at this time of year too. Whether they’re just making a pit-stop or wintering locally, consider turning your garden into a valued rest-stop for food, water...
Fall Fragrance

Fall Fragrance

“What is that amazing smell?!” is not a question you normally hear in fall, but there are a few ‘stop you in your tracks’ fragrances right now, courtesy of: Camelia sasanqua: There are a few varieties of sasanqua that emit a light fragrance,...
Your October Garden Checklist

Your October Garden Checklist

October is an important month for many things in our gardens. Here are the top 10 projects to tackle: 1. It’s the last chance to plant garlic for harvest next July. Raised beds, sandy soil and a sunny location are key. Russian garlic is quite successful in our...
Growing Garlic

Growing Garlic

Growing Garlic Learn how to grow garlic like a pro in with our expert tips on planting, caring for, and harvesting garlic. Growing garlic has become a wonderful venture for so many new gardeners. It’s probably one of the most viable winter crops in the Lower Mainland...
Perennials That Love the Heat

Perennials That Love the Heat

Perennials That Love the Heat Some perennials perform far better during hot spells than others and, as we enter the next phase of warm, dry days, not only will they perk up a tired summer garden, many will carry their colour into early fall. Our list of  ‘best...
Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden Butterfly-Friendly Gardening Adult butterflies need moist, muddy spots and warm rocks on which to sun. Being very vulnerable to cats, providing a protected location is important. You will also have to rely more on organic methods...