Layer shrubs

How can I thicken and spread a shrub to cover a greater area of the garden? more...

Desert Delights: Dryland Plants

Gardeners are endlessly fascinated by unusual plants: an eye-catching shape, a striking flower, an unfamiliar or tricky-to-grow specimen that tests their skill. For B.C. gardeners, desert plants fill the bill on all accounts. Let’s take a look at some handsome dryland plants, with tips on how to use them in our gardens. more...

Winter Trees and Shrubs

Brighten up the darkest days of the year with the help of trees and shrubs that captivate the eye with unique bark colours and textures. more...

Fragrant Spring Plants

Late-winter and early-spring bloomers are among the most fragrant plants in the garden. Hamamelis mollis (zone 5), for example, offers the headiest scent of the Chinese witch hazels. It begins blooming during cooler winter and spring days, and offers a visual delight when spring is still only on the verge of bursting out. more...

Falsebox

Protect our natural environment by planting native falsebox for bouquet foliage and hedging. more...

Cold-hardy plants for northern gardens

When growing in a cold climate or simply preparing for another blast of winter winds, here are some unbeatable picks for the garden. more...

Plant Companions: Sunflowers and Borax

To practice organic gardening try planting sunflowers and borax together. more...

Grass Clipping Mulch for Raspberries

Grass clippings are valuable garden additions and should never be allowed to leave the property. 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...

Create a Calcium-Rich Mulch

A common nutrient missing from our soil is calcium, which plants need to develop healthy roots, strong leaves, buds and fruit. Here is an organic recipe suitable for all areas of the vegetable, ornamental or fruit garden more...