Don Burnett

Burnett: Blooming peony varieties now showing their colours

The spectacular colour show continues with the hawthorns, viburnums, rhododendrons and the fabulous Japanese tree peonies.

Burnett: Now is time to watch for blooming peonies

Dozens of varieties of peony plants are blossoming in May, June or July.

Burnett: Mixed success for B.C. emblem in Okanagan

While the magnolias were spectacular this spring, they have been outdone by the dogwoods this year.

Burnett: Colourful world of ‘coral bells’

When I hear the name coral bells, I immediately think of my Grandma Henderson.

Burnett: Gardening remains grounded in our digital world

In just a few years, smart phones have taken over the job of keeping in touch more than any device in history.

Burnett: A good guy who will be missed

I am so sad to say that the music scene in Kelowna recently lost another of the old guard last week, Scotty Dawson.

Burnett: Warm winter so far giving local gardeners itch for early spring start

One more month and we are out of the glue when it comes to any chance of severe winter weather.

Burnett: Warm winter so far has gardeners eager to start planting

If this weather keeps up, we will be getting our tomatoes into the ground sooner than later.

Burnett: Marking the passing of duo who helped horticulture here

Organizing my files to start the year, I discovered this year will mark the 10th anniversary of my column in the Capital News.