My Top 5 Favourite Houseplants
I have been exposed to so many incredible plants over the years, so choosing my 5 favorite houseplants is a tough one. Having managed garden centres with [...]
My Direct Sow Garden – literally digging into something new | Pt. 1
Part One – My story of starting my flower garden from seed grew just as big as my vigorous purple hyacinth bean did last year. I have [...]
Amaryllis – Bringing in the warmth of the tropics in the heart of winter
The winter months can feel long, especially after the rush of the holiday season. Some of us head to warmer climates for a little vitamin D, but [...]
Pinecones – Nature’s Ornament and Perfect Seed Delivery System
The "Naked" Truth Pinecones or cones are the fruit of Conifers or Coniferae, derived from the Latin word conus, which means to bear cones. They are members [...]
Catherine’s Top Ten Tips for Fall Gardening
As many cling onto the final rays of summer, I am excited to be entering one my favourite seasons. It may be because I am a temperate [...]
Making a difference one seed at a time.
As Master Gardeners, we are committed to volunteering our time in our local communities to educate and answer gardening questions. We use science based facts and we [...]
Hellebores – Winter’s “Rose”
Photo: Gardener's Path The arctic outflow that most of Canada has experienced this winter has now made its way to the PNW. It’s during times [...]
A Lavender Farm in Pemberton Meadows
As the lavender babies are getting ready for a winter sleep, I wanted to share some of the highlights of our journey to becoming an official lavender farm [...]
Winter Care for Indoor Houseplants
Here in Pemberton we have escaped much of the extreme cold temperatures that the rest of Canada and US have endured during the peak of the winter [...]
Galanthus – Snowdrops: The Heralds of Spring
If you are craving the sights of blooms before the snow melts, Galanthus (snowdrops) is a good solution to your fall planting repertoire. With our days starting [...]
