Blog Posts
Gardening Inspiration to Cultivate Green Thumbs
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FireSmart Plants & Tactics
Although the Fraser Valley has for the most part been spared from the ravages of forest fires that the interior of BC has experienced, the Belcarra Park wildfire in early August which spread...
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From Front Lawn to Low Maintenance Garden
Join Mike Lascelle at our free From Front Lawn to Low-Maintenance Garden seminar on Sunday, September 20th @ 10:30am at Amsterdam Garden Centre!
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Underappreciated Garden-Worthy Plants
There are a lot of great trees, shrubs and perennials out there that we don’t often see in residential gardens. The reasons for this are varied but include new introductions which are...
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No-Fade Full Sun Perennials
Enjoy Mike's favourite perennials that beat the heat with flowers that stand up to Sol’s overbearing beams!
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Echinacea by Colour
Here is a concise but incomplete colour guide to the Echinacea cultivars you will find at Amsterdam Garden Centre!
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Our Best Roses…Right Now!
It's a great time to go rose shopping at Amsterdam Garden Centre, particularly if you want to appreciate those eye-catching hues and delicate fragrances in person!
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Pondering Penstemons
Learn everything you need to know about keeping beautiful Penstemons thriving in your garden from year to year!
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Planting a Drought-Tolerant Future
Explore Mike's top picks for drought-tolerant plants for your garden!
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Inspired by Clematis
Enjoy breathtaking Clematis varieties, followed by a little general advice on how to successfully grow the Queen of Climbers!
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Lilacs for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mom with a sweet-smelling Lilac this Mother's Day!
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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!