Patio planters
Patio Planters
If you have a garden with plenty of space, you may think container gardening isn’t for you, but there are lots of reasons for everyone to plant their treasures into pots.
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Grow potatoes in containers
Plant container potatoes
If you have clay soil, no soil or very alkaline soil, then you probably have not had a good opportunity to grow potatoes. An easy way to sneak around these obstacles is to plant your potato crop in a container.
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sustainable lawn care
The grass facts
It may not be the most environmentally friendly or low-maintenance aspect of the home, but happily lawn care maintenance has become more sustainable.
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Our recycled greenhouse
I wanted to share with you and readers some photos of the recycled greenhouse my husband, Fraser, and I built this summer.
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The garden as influence
In a crowded and busy world, says new blogger Christian Barnard, the garden refuge offers an important state of reconnection for people to the natural
Notes from a Novice Gardener: Advice for not getting overwhelmed
Two weeks into a career in gardening, blogger Melissa Fraser has some advice for not getting overwhelmed.
The purple blooms of the jacaranda
David Tarrant's latest blog post finds him treading on an incredible, reflective carpet of purple.

What to do - April

Sharon Hanna helps you tackle your gardening chores for April. Click here to take a look and see if your garden is on-track for spring.

April 9 – Vancouver

Cedar Series Lecture: Brazil 7:30 p.m. Floral Hall. VBG

April 17 to 19 – Nanaimo

Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society Show and Sale. Country Club Centre

April 17 to 19 – Abbotsford

Bradner Flower and Garden Show Bradner Community Hall


Choose the best container
Picking the Best Pots for Your Plants
From terra cotta to wood to plastic, GardenWise looks at the advantages and disadvantages of planting in various types of containers.
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Gord Nickel video: Dwarf cherry and peach trees
Join Gord Nickel as he discusses the use of dwarf cherry and peach trees in small city lots.
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