Gardeners are endlessly fascinated by unusual plants: an eye-catching shape, a striking flower, an unfamiliar or tricky-to-grow specimen that tests their skill. For B.C.
gardeners, desert plants fill the bill on all accounts. Let’s take a look at some handsome dryland plants, with tips on how to use them in our gardens.
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Late-winter and early-spring bloomers are among the most fragrant plants in the garden. Hamamelis mollis (zone 5), for example, offers the headiest scent of the Chinese witch hazels. It begins blooming during cooler winter and spring days, and offers a visual delight when spring is still only on the verge of bursting out.
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As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food – and it’s easier than you might think.
Here, organic-gardener extraordinaire Carolyn Herriot provides tips and techniques on how you can join the “Grow Your Own” celebration, starting with her top-10 picks for edible ornaments.
Carolyn Herriot discusses the "grow your own" movement, along with providing a listing of her top ten picks for edible ornamental plants, and a list of Food Festivals throughout B.C.
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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
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