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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Getting your hands dirty with greenery sourced from around our province has myriad benefits for your health and well-being at any age G. Marion Johnson • Postmedia Content Works Nootka rose, wild ginger, Pacific bleeding heart and wood sorrel: these are just a handful of plants that thrive in B.C. If there’s... 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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Written by Mike Wrede In our new era of the COVID-19 generation, many people have looked to gardening as a new activity. There has been a big increase in people wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables for the first time or have their yards looking colourful and fresh.... Read more »
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Plants brighten the home, bring a sense of calm during shorter days By Ines Min Postmedia Content Works We’re almost nine months into the pandemic, which means you’re probably ready to set aside the sourdough starter and find a new pastime. If you missed out on patio garden season, it’s... 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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