Blue and pink container

This container was inspired by the Parterre du Midi at Versailles. A mingling of two favourite colours in the garden, blue and pink, and the use of just three plant varieties, combine to achieve this colourful French look. more...

Sensory journey container

Individual oversized herbs in identical containers combine to create an elegant, contemporary vignette. During warm weather, snip a few leaves to flavour summer salads; when summer transitions to fall, dry the leaves for use in wintertime dishes. more...

Orange and yellow container

Tropical colours of orange, yellow and mango combine to give this container a light, summery air. The contorted hazelnut provides structural interest, while the begonia blooms soften the whole presentation. more...

What's up - September 2008

Here is a list of events in and around the province of British Columbia for the month of September, 2008. more...

High and low container

A red-leaf banana provides height and interest while other smaller tropical plants round out this attractive pair of containers. more...

Why eat local?

Currently, supermarkets provide consumers with a cornucopia of food that has been shipped in from around the world. While we enjoy the luxury of eating strawberries in December and apples in June, our food system is unsustainable. Food that is imported has a huge impact on the environment and provides little income to farmers who grow it. more...

Greenhouse calendar for Fall

Wondering how you can use your greenhouse to its full capacity in the cooler months? Wonder no more! Greta Heinen provides a handy greenhouse to-do list for September and October. Click for an excerpt from Greta's E-Book, "Gardening In A Cool Greenhouse" A Month-By-Month Beginner's Guide. more...

The benefits of worm casts

Earthworms are very important to decomposition processes that occur naturally with dead organic matter. Without earthworms, it would take a long time for bacteria and fungi alone to convert this matter into usable plant nutrients. more...

What to do

We're deep in summer. Much as we may like to laze in the hammock, there's lots to do in the garden, yet. Here's another handy to-do list from Sharon Hanna. more...

Summer flowers to go

Can’t decide where to plant those late summer flowers? Display them in a vintage wagon and enjoy the simple beauty of this spontaneous arrangement. more...