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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There is no easier fruit to grow here on the "wet coast" than blueberries, much in part to their love of acidic soils and tolerance of cooler springs. That’s not...

I have been selling native plants for well over 25 years now, and I’ve noticed a new trend in regard to the clientele who are seeking them out. Indigenous people...

While I realize that the title of this article is going to attract those gardeners who may have killed more than their fair share of plants over the years, I...

Can variegated plants really make your garden more appealing? The answer is a resounding yes, provided you use them sparingly and orient the plants for the best effect.

I should start by admitting that the inspiration for this article came from very unexpected quarters…our new cat. Her name is Tessa and she was a rescue from Katie’s Place...

This might be the year to take your time when choosing perennials because the largest wholesale supplier in B.C., Valleybrook Gardens (renamed Joya Growers Ltd.), has officially been shuttered. So...