Have you ever considered starting your own garden? While the process can seem a bit overwhelming at first, it’s manageable if you take it one step at time, and it’s a thoroughly rewarding experience. And if you come at it with the right approach, you can set yourself up for... Read more »
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“If your knees aren’t green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously consider your life.” -Bill Watterson, Creator of “Calvin and Hobbes” Everyone can benefit from gardening. It is good for your health and even better for your mental health. It gives you a break from the... Read more »
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Late Spring is the ideal time to give your container plants a bit of a makeover, for the plants and for us enjoying the plants. A change in feeding regime, attention to moisture, experimenting with placement, and looking out for pests will ensure tougher plants that have what they need... Read more »
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Spring equinox has long been celebrated as a time of renewal and new beginnings. The sights and smells of spring are everywhere and the last frost date (on average) is about a week from now. It is the perfect time to grow something new… like a new hobby, perhaps? In... Read more »
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During lockdown many people described growing something, or even expanding on the something they were already growing, as a lifeline. For Christine de Beer it was also a “creative line” and she has been inspiring others to craft along to discover the creative potential of plants.
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This blog was originally posted on Monikahibbs.com. All rights are credited to Monika Hibbs. If you’re planning a garden and thinking of starting from seeds, now is the time to start! This is my second year of planting from seeds, so I’m a little less intimidated and have a better sense... Read more »
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Originally published and written by We ♥ Local BC Looking for a way to improve your health and well-being, with the bonus of boosting your property value and caring for the environment? Fill your home and garden with local plants this season — you might be surprised at all the... Read more »
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Written by: Bylands Nursery Ltd Indoor plants and succulents are so popular now, with gardeners and non-gardeners alike. People across the province are looking for ways to beautify their homes, bring a sense of calm into their indoor living spaces, purify their air, and provide a much-needed distraction during this... Read more »
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By Minter Country Garden Despite shorter winter days, there is a lot to be busy within the yard! Gardening is a fantastic activity for the mind, body and soul, and during cold grey days, it gives folks a sense of purpose and well-being. Many of the activities we do now... Read more »
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Kay Miller • Postmedia Content Works Aug 13, 2020 At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all coped in different ways. Some of us baked bread. Others binged Netflix. But a big contingent also turned their attention to the earth and got growing. As a result, new gardens sprouted up everywhere.... Read more »
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