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Out and about: Head for farm country

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0800

Christina Symons

Harvest season is the best time to take a tour near Harrison Hot Springs

Native plants: Hedge fun

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:00 -0800

Richard Hebda

How to attract wildlife and encourage a rare ecosystem with drought-hardy, sun-loving antelope brush

Domani Barrow's small front garden transformation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:08 -0800

Ginger in a snap!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:45:54 -0800

Laura Peters

Container planting is the route to growing this delicious and useful herb.

How to create a perennial herb garden in a container

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:23:45 -0800

Sheena Adams

Sheena Adams's four-step guide to creating your own unique perennial herb planter.

The zero-mile diet: Fruitful venture

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:07 -0800

Carolyn Herriot

A backyard orchard can provide large harvests in less time than you’d think

Bulb adventures with the kids

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0700

GardenWise

Show children that by planting bulbs now they will experience a wonderful surprise in the spring.

Herb gardening for Canada

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:32:38 -0700

GardenWise Online

Planting herbs at the right time allow you to cook with the freshest taste all year round.

Add height with Allium Summer Drummer

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:14:00 -0700

Zoe Tarlow

Tall and slender Allium ‘Summer Drummer’ adds structure to the garden.

Storing beets in the ground

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:52:36 -0700

Sharon Hanna

Save space in that overcrowded pantry by storing beets and other root veggies in the ground over winter.

Daisy-like 'Autumn Blush'

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:29:58 -0700

Charlotte Ellan

This daisy-like flower lights up any garden with a hint of blush.

The gourmet's onion

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:22:53 -0700

GardenWise

Leeks are a chef's best friend in the kitchen and a lovely plant for the outdoor garden.

Fixing terra-cotta pots

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:28:14 -0700

GardenWise

Give your old terra-cotta pot a second life with a simple repair.

Popular varieties of apple

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:39:13 -0700

Hydrangea: Stars of the season

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:22:00 -0700

Michael Lascelle

Hydrangeas herald the peak of summer, but that long-awaited heat brings out much more in our gardens.

What's Up: Gardening Events Around British Columbia 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0700

A listing of gardening-related events around British Columbia for Fall-Winter 2009.

George Mander on hybridizing roses

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:03:00 -0700

Wendy Thomson

George Mander explains that hybridizing isn’t as complicated as it sounds.

Dolores Newman's passion for lilies

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:57:51 -0700

The 10 most-asked bulb questions

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:24:37 -0700

Sally Ferguson

Sally Ferguson of Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center answers the most commonly asked questions on fall-planted bulbs.

Our Delightful Guide to the Ever-Stunning Dahlia

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:54:00 -0700

GardenWise Online

They're beautiful, easy to grow and care for, and they brighten up the late-summer garden after many of our fairer-weather flower friends fade.

9 things you probably don't know about dahlias

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:10:37 -0700

Charlotte Ellan

When should you plant your dahlia tubers? Find out here... Brush up on your dahlia know-how with these fast facts.

Dahlia divas

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:44:04 -0700

Charlotte Ellan

Allow these dramatic stunners to steal the show in your late-summer garden.

Dazzling Dahlias

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:44:20 -0700

Dahlia Boogie

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:38:14 -0700

Netherlands Flower Bulb

What to do in the garden in September

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:13:00 -0700

Sharon Hanna

Wondering what needs to be done in the garden in September? Sharon Hanna spells it out for you in this handy list.

Video: Arranging Dahlias

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:47:55 -0700

Netherlands Flower Bulb

SLIDESHOW: How to build your own basil bed

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:03:31 -0700

Hot potatoes!

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:44:05 -0700

Christina Symons

This fun and easy garden project is bound to be a big hit with the whole family.

Slideshow: Dahlias

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:35:32 -0700

Weed and invasive plants control

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:08:00 -0700

GardenWise Online

From weed seeds in the compost to out-of-control horsetail, we’ve got the answers you need to get rid of the problem—and prevent these unwanteds from even setting roots in the first place.