Jane Kivett

Gardening season heating up

Learning to grow the Davidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’ tree

Catching up with your raspberries.

Berry care, organic fertilizers and black walnuts

Jane Kivett is a regular contributor to the Agassiz Harrison Observer.

Catching up with your raspberries.
Spuds in leafy compost

Spud growing and problems with potatoes

'Green Thumb' gardener gives some tips on problematic potatoes

Spuds in leafy compost

Climate and your garden

Now is a good time to make an assessment of the trees, shrubs, and perennials in our gardens

Healthy flowers on the a hybrid daylily 'Siloam Ribbon candy', also affected by the Gall Midge.

Water just the essentials every day

On watering, daylilies and tiny strawberries from Harrison's own gardening columnist

Healthy flowers on the a hybrid daylily 'Siloam Ribbon candy', also affected by the Gall Midge.
The Kivett's 'outdoor room,' with shade provided by purple Kardynal Wysznski and pink Dorata.

Fertilize and water to combat warm, windy days

Details on wilted clematis vines, black tomatoes and more from our local gardening expert

The Kivett's 'outdoor room,' with shade provided by purple Kardynal Wysznski and pink Dorata.

Faithful rhubarb needs good drainage and sunny spot

Green Thumb gardener on rhubarb and rhodos at this time of the growing season

May blooms a delight to the senses

A stunning array of colours marks the late Spring in Agassiz, Harrison area

The latest buzz on bees

And some interesting info. on adding colour to the garden for heading into fall

Rainy days mean more time to plan garden changes

Harrison's resident Green Thumb shares tips and answers garden questions