The weather has turned milder after the windy chilly spell we had last week, so let’s dress up the outside and inside of our homes...
Winterizing roses is important, not only from an appearance standpoint, but also for their survival.
Winter is coming. So, here’s a cold-weather checklist for your garden...
Winter flowering heathers are one of the best sources of winter colour and they bloom in sequence, says Brian Minter.
For home décor, especially for Thanksgiving displays, it’s hard to beat pumpkins combined with corn stalks and hay bales.
More than 116 million Dutch flower bulbs have now made their way into Canadian garden stores, import warehouses and greenhouse coolers
There are still many of these great little minor bulbs we have yet to discover, but I suggest you give these ones a try, writes Brian Minter
Garlic is very easy to grow and makes a wonderful addition to your fall garden, says Brian Minter.
Pungent bulb is one of the Lower Mainland's most viable crops.
Creating your own planter is really quite simple and easy if you remember three things, says Brian Minter
With just a little extra thought, planning and value adding, the ordinary can become extraordinary, says Brian Minter
The good news is there’s lots of choice right now to revive the tired plants on your patio or front porch and in your garden.
I write about colchicums because they are so easy to grow and because August is the only time of year to plant these giant crocus...
I know it’s hot out there, but let’s keep our food gardens growing seamlessly through the summer and into fall and winter...
Their warm summer colours of reds, oranges and yellows blend well with other cuts, creating great potential for amazing combinations.
Blueberries are just now available in stores and at fruit stands but in the home garden, blueberries are one of the easiest plants to grow
Because many other garden plants may be on their way out, these perennials will look good while tolerating summer heat and heavy rain.
They are often so light and wispy that the slightest breeze provides gentle movement, adding another delight to the garden.
All beans are legumes, like peas, and fix nitrogen in the soil as they grow, making them an important nutrient crop.
Herbs are among the easiest of plants to grow and are incredibly tolerant of neglect, says Brian Minter
