Don Burnett

Dendy cherry tour impresses

Don Burnett was quite pleased with what he saw at the Dendy cherry farm.

Burnett: Join in a great trip to England’s gardens

I'm planning a trip next May to the Chelsea Flower Show in London England.

Burnett: Annual flower show at Guisachan Heritage Gardens

This is one of my favourite events of the year when gardeners of all ages share their experiences.

Burnett: Local gardens coming up roses

It was Walter Spiller who initially taught me the difference between the various classes of roses.

Burnett: Have fun and respect our woodlands at the same time

I think some education is needed so folk can still have fun and respect the environment at the same time.

Burnett: Early spring arrival bodes well for tomatoes

It was fun to be able to just go into the greenhouse and pick a fresh tomato for a snack any time we felt like it.

Burnett: Frost nips the magnolia blossoms; tips on turf

If you want to learn more about the maintenance and installation of turf grass you should attend my free seminar on Saturday.

Burnett: Start using your yard waste bins

What a great program we have at our disposal to handle our prunings and other organic stuff.

Burnett: A grand lady has left us

In 2008 Katie came with us on our trip to Seattle…she was quite a celebrity and I know she enjoyed the whole trip.

Burnett: Propagating plants in the winter

In the past couple of years I got the “bug” again and dabbled in growing my own seedlings.

Burnett: On snow and a loved family patriarch

…if we wake up to snow on another morning before this winter ends, go out and make a snow fort—just for fun.

Burnett: Special guests for Christmas garden show

Ken Salvail and I will be presenting our special Christmas garden show this Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. on AM 1150.

Burnett: Christmas gift ideas for the avid gardener

Columnist offers a gift of his time as a special Christmas present.

Burnett: Winter means one thing: Start planning for spring

So, now that we are into winter and predictably not true gardening weather, we can relax with some good gardening books and dream of spring.

Burnett: Tour to Seattle Flower Show a must for avid gardeners

This February will be the 11th time I have hosted this trip and I look forward to it as much as ever.

Burnett: Keeping tomatoes from going to waste

There is a myriad of things you can do to make use of the tomatoes. Letting them go to waste is a shame.

Burnett: Pleasure to meet Master Gardener candidates

The Master Gardener program is geared for the serious green thumb who wishes to take the gardening experience to a high level.

Burnett: Gellatly’s walnut tree advice remains true today

Gellatly Nut Farm Fall Harvest Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 am to 3 pm

Burnett: Only the drought-tolerant survive

After a few weeks of no water, you will see several shrubs wilting.

Burnett: Fruit growing synonymous with Okanagan history

Besides the heat and sunshine we offer in the Okanagan it is the abundance of beautiful fruit that attracts so many to visit…