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What's Up — January 2009

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:01:53 -0700

Check out what's happening in and around B.C. for November and December 2008.

Why eat local?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:58:24 -0700

Paris Marshall Smith & Arzeena Hamir

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.

Layer shrubs

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:52:00 -0700

Bruce McDonald

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

Desert Delights: Dryland Plants

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:18:20 -0700

By Carolyn Jones

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.

Winter Trees and Shrubs

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:53:29 -0700

By David Tarrant

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.

Fragrant Spring Plants

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:03:02 -0700

By Barbra Fairclough

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.

Falsebox

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:10:33 -0700

By Richard Hebda

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

Cold-hardy plants for northern gardens

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:04:57 -0700

By Barbara Rayment

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

Plant Companions: Sunflowers and Borax

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:57:09 -0700

By Sheena Adams

To practice organic gardening try planting sunflowers and borax together.

Grass Clipping Mulch for Raspberries

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:54:32 -0700

By Sheena Adams

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