Abbotsford's Van Belle Nursery still growing strong after 50 years

Fri, 2023-09-29 12:00
It's not just about plants, but how plants connect to people: “We’re in the happiness business. We sell joy and all the benefits that plants bring to people.”
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Take stock before planning fall bulb purchases

Fri, 2023-09-22 11:00
Before you buy any bulbs, make a list of the areas in your garden that could use a little help with four to five months of spring flowering colour
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: United Flower Growers celebrates 60 years

Fri, 2023-09-15 12:00
The United Flower Growers has helped to elevate floriculture into B.C.’s second largest agricultural economic driver.
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Brian Minter: Colourful plants to add to your fall garden

Thu, 2023-09-07 12:00
Opinion: It’s about this time of year when we begin to see a new type of colour in our gardens as berries of all types begin to mature.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Hitting refresh for fall and winter

Fri, 2023-09-01 11:00
When we get a weather change of shorter, consistently cooler days, colour makes a difference in raising our spirits.
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Brian Minter: Tips to select shade trees for high-density spaces

Fri, 2023-08-25 11:00
These trees will make a wonderful difference to your home, commercial property or strata.
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Brian Minter: Dahlias' heat tolerance well suited for a changing garden

Fri, 2023-08-18 11:00
Dahlias were declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963 and have become one of our most iconic garden flowers.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Innovation in breeding creating hardier, disease-tolerant roses

Fri, 2023-08-11 12:00
As the nature and size of gardens have changed over the years, so too have roses.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Revitalize your summer garden with hibiscus

Fri, 2023-08-04 11:00
Flower colours range from the blush pink, red-edge of Ballet Slippers, to the rich, deep red of Holy Grail and bubble-gum pink, red-eyed Candy Crush
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Bay laurel is one of the most underused varieties in our gardens today. And here's why

Thu, 2023-07-27 12:00
With our changing climate, we will be expecting more extremes and bay trees and hardy rosemary are both heat and drought tolerant.
Categories: Organic Gardening

The Home Front: Local take on the classic Adirondack chair

Wed, 2023-07-26 11:50
Furniture designer Rick Jamieson is the founder of Tofino Woodshop
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Brian Minter: Mini vegetable varieties have so much potential in our gardens

Thu, 2023-07-20 12:00
Essentially, kitchen minis are a new type of smaller tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers that overproduce delicious fruits comparative to the size of the plants.
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The Home Front: You don't need a swimming pool to create a backyard oasis

Wed, 2023-07-19 14:09
Instead, consider these outdoor saunas, bathtubs and showers that bring you close to nature
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Catching garden pests early can prevent plant destruction

Fri, 2023-07-14 11:00
Catching the problem early can not only save a plant from destruction but also make the solution much easier.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Changing conditions call for showstopper succulents

Fri, 2023-07-07 11:00
Because of its highly efficient root system, these plants establish themselves almost anywhere, especially in well drained soils but also near rocks.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Beautiful ways to attract pollinators

Thu, 2023-07-06 03:00
Several new salvias, especially the taller blue varieties, are fabulous for attracting bees
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Exploring the field of urban forestry

Fri, 2023-06-30 12:00
Despite many challenges, urban forestry has become an essential factor in making our cities livable.
Categories: Organic Gardening

Brian Minter: Appreciating the diversity of perennials

Thu, 2023-06-22 12:00
Opinion: As we look at our landscaping from an environmental and ‘new climate reality’ perspective, we need to think, plan and plant differently today.
Categories: Organic Gardening
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