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15 Simple Steps for a Sensational Outdoor Setting!

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:41:00 -0700

Sharon Hanna

Got the backyard blahs? It’s that time of year when we long to entertain outside, but things can feel a tad dowdy after months of dark and dreary weather. Here are 15 quick fixes to take your outdoor space from drab to dynamic.

Calabracoa

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:09:03 -0700

Fresh Ideas

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:33:54 -0700

The break from the chores and delights of the garden during the cold months of winter seems to translate into renewed vigour come the first signs of spring. And with that enthusiasm often comes the wish to introduce new plants to the garden. Nurseries, growers and seed companies have many new introductions and variations on old favourites to attract your interest this year. Consider some of these plants for your garden.

Tips for Planting Annuals in Containers

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:54:05 -0700

Summer-flowering annuals are easy to grow, easy to care for and fast to perform. In sunny locations plant marigold, zinnia, dahlia, alyssum, geraniums, dusty miller, snapdragons, petunias, nasturtium, cosmos, portulaca, verbena, gaillardia and ornamental peppers.

Growing Herbs for Seed

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:37:11 -0800

By Sheena Adams

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.

Must-have herbs

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:43:45 -0700

By Sheena Adams

It’s a rare gardener today who doesn’t dedicate at least a little space to herbs, even if it’s just a container on the balcony or the odd plant or two tucked into the garden.

Golden Summer

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 17:25:06 -0800

The contrasting colours in this container of annuals make for a bright and cheery showpiece.

The Year of the Sweet Pea

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 14:40:50 -0800

The romantic sweet pea takes the honours

Okanagan Plant Trends

Sat, 01 May 2004 10:20:51 -0700

By Judith Hogan

Brent MacDonald of Kelowna's West-Wind Nurseries and Landscaping Ltd. shared with us the hottest trends for Okanagan gardeners this season.

Brugmansia and Datura

Sat, 01 May 2004 10:16:33 -0700

By Carolyn Jones

Also known as angel's trumpet or devil's trumpet, Brugmansia and Datura bring an element of mystery to the everyday garden.