15 Simple Steps for a Sensational Outdoor Setting!

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. more...

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Fresh Ideas

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. more...

Tips for Planting Annuals in Containers

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. more...

Growing Herbs for Seed

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. more...

Must-have herbs

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. more...

Golden Summer

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

The Year of the Sweet Pea

The romantic sweet pea takes the honours more...

Okanagan Plant Trends

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

Brugmansia and Datura

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