Blog Posts
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My Favourite Plants from Around the World
In his latest blog post, Mike Lascelle takes you on a journey around the world, introducing you to some of his favourite plants of all time. Enjoy the ride!
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
Mike Lascelle takes you on a tour of one of the most interesting gardens: Chihuly Garden and Glass.
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Secrets of a Happy Gardener
Contented gardeners seem to share a set of principles that keeps them on the sunny side of life. In this blog post, Mike shares poignant memories and tips in...
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New Proven Winners Perennials for 2024
Take a sneak peek at a few of the new Proven Winners perennial selections for 2024, with daylilies making a strong comeback.
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Citrus Care Simplified
Grow citrus plants in containers confidently with Mike Lascelle's expert tips!
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Feeling Blue? Your Guide to Azure Flowers and Foliage
Have a close look at the image of a rose arbor garden I designed a few years ago and ask yourself what you notice first....
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What You Need to Know About Growing Echinacea Plants
I have noticed a lot of gardeners of late who come into the nursery to admire the many new Echinacea hybrids — also known as coneflowers — but they're hesitant...
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10 Perennials that Beat the Heat
Beautiful Perennials that Tolerate Drought and High Temperatures You would have to live under a rock to not realize that our weather is changing drastically. From heat domes to record-breaking...
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Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden: The Garden that Lives Up to Its Name
There is a unique public garden at the corner of Guildford Way and Pipeline Road in Coquitlam. I tend to frequent it about 2-3 times a year, usually just before...
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10 Overlooked English Roses
Over the years, as both a landscaper and nursery manager, I have planted and sold hundreds of David Austin roses. In all that time I was rarely disappointed, as David...
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The Impressionist’s Guide to Flowers and Foliage
Sometimes two things you love in life align and together they become something greater — such is the case with this article, where fine art and gardening become one. I...
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Le Jardin Rouge / The Red Garden
Red is always a passionate hue. It represents many things to different people, including love, anger, revolution, prosperity, lust, and since it is the colour of blood, even danger. Also...