Transplanting blueberry plants

I have five mature blueberry plants, about five years old. They are producing lovely blueberries. We are moving uptown and I would like to take them with me. We live in Maple Ridge, BC and will be moving in late Nov. I thought maybe I could put them in containers, now that they have finished their production. Is this a possibility, or should I say good bye to my beautiful plants? more...

Growing peach trees in containers

I would like to grow a dwarf peach tree in a container and espalier it against a south facing wall with an overhang. Any suggestions as to variety of tree to chose, and also size of container, would be much appreciated. more...

Pruning neglected trees

Can you give me some tips on pruning neglected trees - we recently moved and have a large flowering cherry in front and a large magnolia in the back, both taller than the house (rancher). Although they bloomed magnificently this year, they have obviously not been pruned for some years. The cherry overhangs the roof and is causing problems and the magnolia overhangs the neighbour's garden and is rather large for our small plot. Can they be pruned in winter? And what sort of shaping can we do now, if any? more...

When is the best time to pick kiwis?

I've been told to pick my kiwi after the first hard frost. What does hard frost mean? Last year, in November when we had the cold snap and snow, some fruit had been left on the vine accidentally for a couple of days after the snow and cold hit. They froze and were inedible. I don't want that to happen again! more...

Grow Your Own Food

As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food – and it’s easier than you might think. Here, organic-gardener extraordinaire Carolyn Herriot provides tips and techniques on how you can join the “Grow Your Own” celebration, starting with her top-10 picks for edible ornaments. Carolyn Herriot discusses the "grow your own" movement, along with providing a listing of her top ten picks for edible ornamental plants, and a list of Food Festivals throughout B.C. more...

Plant Companions: Garlic and Fruit Trees

The idea behind companion planting is that some plants protect and enhance the performance of other plants when grown together.Two such "garden friends" are garlic and fruit trees. more...

Grow a Strawberry Container Tower

Click here for Sheena Adams' simple instructions on how you can make an ornamental, yet functional, strawberry tower for your yard. more...

Salmonberries

With luscious fruit and fresh green foliage, this old favourite has a long tradition in B.C. more...

Wild About Native Blackberries

With sweet fruits and tasty leaves for tea, this trailing woody vine is a natural choice for covering an eroding slope or training up a trellis more...

B.C.'s Best Berries

Advice from our expert on selecting the top strawberry, raspberry and other berry fruits for British Columbia gardens. more...