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Compost tea recipe

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:10:28 -0700

Sheena Adams

Here's a quick and easy recipe for compost tea from Sheena Adams

Thwart weeds

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:17:00 -0700

By Sheena Adams

Sheena Adams offers her five top tips on how thwarting weeds.

What are invasive plants?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:23:19 -0800

Everyone loves beautiful plants. Flowers and shrubs adorn our gardens, homes, parks and public spaces. Canadians spend countless hours improving the sensory landscape around their homes, institutions and schools. And many plants attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife seeking food and shelter.

How to buy healthy plants

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:02:03 -0800

The right plant in the right place is key to a healthy garden, so take some time to consider the plants that will flourish in your yard.

Grow vegetables and herbs in containers

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:10:09 -0800

By Judy Newton

City living often means outdoor space is limited to a patio or balcony. However, gardening is still an option, just on a smaller scale.

Gardening with Children: Next-Generation Gardeners

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:47:55 -0800

By Roy Jonsson

Childhood activities often translate into a lifelong interest in horticultural activity.

Message from the president of the BCLNA

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:32:18 -0800

Fred Giesbrecht, BCLNA president, introduces the Gardenwise: Healthy Garden Guide. Click here to read more and to find out how you can get your own copy.

Make Bird Granola

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:57:37 -0700

By Sheena Adams

Making homemade bird granola is a fun and virtually effortless way to keep feathered winter visitors happy and healthy all season long. A properly prepared granola is not only tasty for the birds, but also full of nourishing vitamins. It should contain calcium to help with eggshell development, plus enough fat to keep the little birds warm in the winter. At this time of year, birds need to eat regularly in order to produce enough energy to survive the cold.

Create a Calcium-Rich Mulch

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:42:52 -0700

By Sheena Adams

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

Soil Composition: Below Your Soil's Surface

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 09:58:10 -0800

By Carolyn Herriot

Remove the guesswork from gardening by defining your soil's makeup and getting to know the complex world beneath your feet.