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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.

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.

Marvellous Mallow

Fri, 19 Jul 2002 15:03:05 -0700

By David Tarrant

This diverse family of old-fashioned favourites includes several summer-bloomers ideal for British Columbia gardens.

Favourite old-fashioned annuals

Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:51:33 -0800

By David Tarrant

While tempting new choices in annuals abound each year, these old-fashioned favourites are not to be forgotten

Crimson Clover

Thu, 01 Mar 2001 09:57:58 -0800

By Sharon Hanna

The bee population is in trouble. Here is a small thing every gardener can do to help – plant crimson clover. Trifolium incarnatum is an annual, non-invasive clover with luscious rhubarb-red flowers. It also acts as a nurse plant for hard-working ladybugs, in all stages from larval to adult.