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Sunshine adds power to flowers
"Geraniums in two planters on my south-facing balcony have wintered well and still have blooms. Is it too late to cut them back? If it's not too late, how should it be done."
Warmer weather signals time to cut back geraniums
Q: Geraniums in two planters on my south-facing balcony have wintered well and still have blooms. Is it too late to cut them back? If it's not too late, how should it be done."
Identifying your garden preferences is crucial
A personal garden is only limited by the constraints of a person's imagination. The vast array of plants and flowers available from all over the world can turn anyone's yard into a melange of functional spaces.
Go for colourful foliage
KNOWLEDGEABLE gardeners who think globally while acting locally understand how to keep their gardens beautiful by growing in sustainable ways using effective techniques.
Locals share stories of spring
COME hear your friends and neighbours share their tales of fresh starts, food, farming and the buzz of spring.
Maximize a small yard
You don't need to have a huge backyard or even be an expert gardener to enjoy a green oasis or fresh produce this summer.
Cut back geraniums for more shapely plant
Q: Geraniums in two planters on my south-facing balcony have wintered well and still have blooms. Is it too late to cut them back? If it’s not too late, how should it be done?
Dig the gardening scene to get involved and grow
It's spring and with the recent outstanding weather, people have taken to their gardens to get things ready.
Photo of the day
Brothers Riley, 10, and Tyler, 8, pick leaves off cilantro to make tacos during a Cinco de Mayo festival at Terry Fox Library.
Only weeds are truly maintenance-free
A few weeks ago, a harassed gardener asked me whether there are any maintenance-free plants. Apparently "weeds" was not the answer she was seeking.
Roses and Rotten Tomatoes
Very rotten tomatoes to the person who stole my four azaleas (red, pink, magenta, pale yellow) while we were away at my mother's funeral.
Ground-covers nurtured to cut workload
A few weeks ago a harassed gardener asked me if there are any maintenance-free plants. Apparently "weeds" was not the answer she was seeking.
Cultivate a herb garden
Many people cultivate gardens both inside and outside of their homes with a focus on adding aesthetic appeal to their property. But a garden that boasts plants that are edible and pleasing to the eye is a possibility as well.
Is there such a thing as maintenance-free plants?
A few weeks ago a harassed gardener asked me if there are any maintenance-free plants.
Revelling in rhodos
The City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society held the annual Rhododendron Festival on Sunday, May 5 at Deer Lake Park. The festival included roving entertainers, workshops, nature and horticulture tours, kids' activities, a silent auction and pottery and plants for sale. The festival started as a contest in 1989 to choose a hybrid rhododendron for Burnaby's 1992 centennial and has since grown into an annual all-day affair. The festival promotes the city's rhododendron emblem by encouraging the planting and cultivating of the trumpet-shaped flower.
Learn from garden mishaps
SOME people say you learn more from your mistakes than you do from your successes.
Anne answers your garden questions
"Last year only 20 per cent of my carrot seeds grew. How can I increase the germination rate?"
