Did you know that the Allium genus, including onions, garlic and chives, encompasses about 700 species, many of them wonderfully...
The Canadian flag says it all – the bright red maple leaf is a symbol of the true north, strong...
That’s excellent news for gardening enthusiasts bound for Britain because the designation is inspiring even more remarkable garden projects in...
This bright, lavender-coloured, large flowering crocus was the winner of the 2001 Bulb of the Year award, presented by The...
This native of the tropics adapts to extremes of soil moisture, from hot, dry Mediterranean settings to the more riparian...
A quest for discarded rocks, bricks and plants paves the path to a remarkable garden on Vancouver Island.
Our top 10 perennial picks for building an artistic rock wall.
After the long, grey days of winter, gardeners are always hungry for signs of spring. In coastal B.C., many spring...
The unsung hero of spring is the fall-planted perennial. Most perennials thrive when planted in the fall. By spring they...
When is garlic not garlic? Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) is a cool-season biennial that is happy in a variety of...
Bruce Whittington on natural ways to feed and shelter our feathered friends this coming cold season.
Completely pink daffodils, similar to the well-known completely yellow and white daffodils, are not available yet. Present-day pink daffodils mostly show...
Tips to help you enjoy a new career as a rescuer of “experienced” building material and plants.