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Carolyn Herriot's Victory Garden Program

Carolyn Herriot creates the New Victory Garden at the Garden Path. Keep checking back over the course of the next few months as Carolyn creates the Victory garden from the ground up and grow (and blog) along with her. more...

The ten-minute egg

How much time and effort does it take to tend to chickens? Carolyn Herriot took on the challenge of chicken-rearing recently and has discovered the joys of "ten minute eggs". more...

What are invasive plants?

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. more...

How to buy healthy plants

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. more...

Grow vegetables and herbs in containers

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

Gardening with Children: Next-Generation Gardeners

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

Message from the president of the BCLNA

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. more...

The Red Pepper Jelly Test

I just made two batches of red pepper jelly using the same recipe. One from store bought red peppers and one from those I grew in the greenhouse in 100% screened compost from my garden, which is biologically alive. more...

Make Bird Granola

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. more...

Create a Calcium-Rich Mulch

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 more...


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