May long weekend is usually the busiest of the year at Russell Nursery in North Saanich
A cover crop, also called green manure, is grown not to eat but to retain nutrients in the soil
Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society’s wildly popular event in Duncan
Apparently some slugs don’t like onions but mine devour every shaft
I wish I had digested this information better when I first read the book
I plant short season varieties like Early Girl, Romas and cherry tomatoes
Environmental studies students trying to send message about biodiversity on campus
Books tell me that tomatoes do best when night time temperatures outside are at least 10 C
Plant sale in Mill Bay supports a variety of charities
We probably would have had more over the winter months if I had trotted out in the snow
You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has…
I’ve added a heating pad underneath to keep things warmer
Electronic devices that emit supersonic sound waves that allegedly drive mice away
Case brings up issue of duty of care months after a purchase
In the meantime I sow radishes beside my peas
Like Queen Anne’s lace, columbine, lupins and heather
I learned the necessity of carrying a pocket knife years ago
