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...

Companion plants: onion chives and tomatoes

One of the first crops of the spring season is healthy and tasty onion chives. When planting onion chives this year, I suggest you practice some companion planting and leave room between the chives to tuck in your favourite tomato plants; you’ll enjoy tastier, disease-free plants by taking advantage of the natural protection of onion chives. more...

Incredible edible container

“Clean Up Your Diet” is the theme of this planting of colourful herbs, vegetables and flowers nestled in an old washing bucket. Edible plants and flowers that flourish in beds and borders in the backyard also make a spectacular display in containers. more...

Tips on Growing Herbs and Edible Flowers

Here are tips on growing herbs and edible flowers. 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...

Bitterroot

This drought-loving herb thrives in sun-baked rock gardens or in a ceramic pot in gritty soil under glass. more...

Grow an Italian Kitchen Garden

A cooking practice I really enjoy is using only fresh herbs in the kitchen. Rarely do the Italians use dried herbs; for true Italian cooking fresh herbs are a must. more...

Growing Herbs for Seed

Herbs add healthy, natural flavour to our food - with no fat! Most often it's the leaves that are used in cooking, but some herbs are grown for their tasty seeds. more...

Make A Herbal Wreath

A fresh herbal wreath is a lovely way to welcome guests to your home over the holidays. Hang it on the front door and enjoy its beauty and fragrance. more...

Discover the joy of container gardening

Carolyn Herriot -- a firm believer that anything can grow in a container -- offers some great tips and suggestions for growing organic vegetables, seasonal favourites, trees and healthful herbs in moveable mini-gardens. more...