Blog Posts
Gardening Inspiration to Cultivate Green Thumbs
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More All-Summer Colour
While it is only eight words, the query ‘do you have anything that blooms all summer’ is probably the most common question I am asked during the rush of...
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My Favourite BC Native Plants
Discover Mike Lascelle's Favourite BC Native Plants!
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Flowers or Foliage…Choosing the Right Tree
For most of us, choosing a tree for the front or backyard is one of our biggest landscape investments, which is why selecting the right one is so important....
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BC Garden History…Some Things Never Change
Garden centres have been an integral part of everyday life in British Columbia for well over a century now and here at Amsterdam Garden Centre (established 1979), we are hoping...
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Garden Worthy Plant Introductions
Winter barely arrived in 2026, and with gardeners eager to start planting, our garden centre is stocking early. Here are eight unique plants to consider for your garden.
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Rare Fruits You May Have Overlooked
Discover rare fruits that can be grown right at home here in Canada!
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A Beautiful Garden is Just a Click Away
Skip the cold and wet by shopping all the latest plant introductions online at Amsterdam Garden Centre and reserve your favourites for pick-up when they arrive!
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The Saints of Hellebore Heaven
Hellebores bring colour and beauty to winter landscapes and they also make a welcome Christmas gift!
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The Ten Gifts of Amsterdam
Enjoy 10 great Christmas Gift Ideas waiting for you to discover at Amsterdam Garden Centre!
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Finger Limes – The Caviar of Citrus
Finger Lime caviar-like vesicles explode with a unique lemon-lime taste when bitten, punching well above their size for flavour!
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Frida’s Garden
During a visit to Mexico City with my daughter Nicole, where I planned to trade my gardening hat for art, food, and culture, I was reminded at the Frida...
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The Winter Camellia Misnomer
The common name Winter Camellia leaves most of us with visions of blooms unfurling while the snow is falling, and while this is a possibility with some varieties, many actually start...