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...
“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,...
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 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 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...
Minter Country Garden Normally, when we edge our way from spring to summer, the weather gets a little warmer, a little drier, and out come the shorts and T-shirts. Well, this year is certainly far from normal! The many days of cool, wet weather that we have had are...
