Why does pinching the tip of a plant cause it to become bushier? Carolyn Jones explains...
From the study in Pauline Watkins’ Vancouver Island home, windows look out on three rewarding vistas: to the west is...
For many gardeners, having a greenhouse would be a dream come true. Imagine extending the growing season by several months...
Coveted by gourmets, flavoured oils can be used in place of regular oil in almost any recipe. When placed in...
Read on for Acer palmatum cultivars that Douglas Justice recommends for smaller B.C. gardens.
Gardening expert Conway Lum on fall lawn care and tent caterpillars in B.C.
Ruth Olde, of Blasig Landscape Design Construction Ltd., was faced with a challenge: A long, narrow passageway on the north...
These days there is a tendency among garden writers to champion smaller trees. I admit I’ve advocated on behalf of...
From the study in Pauline Watkins’ Vancouver Island home, windows look out on three rewarding vistas: to the west...
For a tasty and healthy treat, make some rosemary garlic pumpkin seeds.
Winter peas are often sown by farmers as an overwintering “cover” (green manure) crop.
However, these lovely cut flowers are extremely sensitive to bacterial blockage of stems. Counteract this by changing the water every...
From modest window units to prefab glass houses, here's how to select the right greenhouse for your growing needs.
Most of us are familiar with the globe artichoke or Cynara scolymus, with its bud containing the “artichoke heart.” Cynara...