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Gardening Inspiration to Cultivate Green Thumbs
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2026…A Great Year for Roses
Here’s a sneak preview of the 2026 introductions, new varieties for us, as well as a few of our best sellers which you might want to consider preordering, as...
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High Summer Perennial Colour
Here are ten summer-blooming perennials that enjoy a part to full sun exposure, will tolerate some drought once established and won’t fade in the strong light of the season!
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Grabenhorst Garden – The Jewel of Pitt Meadows
This is a story about Rose Grabenhorst, a woman with a dream, her...
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A Hydrangea for Every Garden
Hydrangeas are one of the most versatile shrubs in the garden, offering season-long blooms and endless possibilities for every space, style, and light condition.
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The Best of the Season…so Far
Here are a few of Mike's favourite plants that have caught his eye this season!
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Perennials that Survive…Ravenous Rabbits
Explore ten perennial replacements that are largely ignored by marauding wild rabbits!
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Perennials that Survive…Deep Shade
A deeply shaded garden is not a new problem as many older properties have established conifers or trees that inhibit natural sunlight from penetrating below. A more modern context...
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Perennials that Survive…Wet Soils
Struggling with wet soils? Try these 10 perennials that thrive in rainy conditions, allowing roots to breathe.
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Perennials that Survive…Hot and Dry
Perennials that survive hot, dry conditions are tough, reliable, and stunning. Here are some that seem to take care of themselves despite the heat and lack of water....
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Wild About Wasabi
That disappointed look is something I have become accustomed to, every time a young gardener approaches me for advice and asks, are there any edibles that I can grow in the shade?...
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Clematis for Connoisseurs
Here are ten stunning clematis cultivars that we offer, all of which are reliably perennial, cold hardy to USDA zone 4 and happen to be the same B...
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Two For The Shade
Even in shaded gardens with just early or diffused sunlight, there's a simple beauty in relying on texture and variegation to bring life. Here are plant pairings that have...