Growing 101
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second-best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb Truer words have not been written. When we moved into our new home, we were surrounded
There seems to be an ongoing debate on real vs artificial Christmas trees and which are the superior purchase. Truthfully, there is a case for both sides, and while I’m quite partial to real trees,
You may have already heard the story behind the poinsettia, but there are quite a few other plants we associate with Christmas. Have you ever stopped and wondered why the heck we chop down a
Decorating the Christmas tree is among my favourite holiday rituals to enjoy with the family, but we don’t always go the traditional route. Especially when you have kids, it’s fun to mix it up and
Christmas Tree Trends 2018 Creating a Theme for Your Christmas Tree Decide on a Colour Scheme Unconventional Christmas Tree Ornaments Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that counts, it’s who’s
Focus on the Fiddle-Leaf Care to Keep it Awesome By Rob Sproule Light Water & Fertilizer Transplanting Other Tips Fiddle Leaf Figs (Ficus lyrata), are the designer’s “it” plant. Their dark green, cello-shaped leaves with
The Legend of the Christmas Tree By Lucy Wheelock Two little children were sitting by the fire one cold winter’s night. All at once they heard a timid knock at the door, and one ran
The Hidden Benefits of Evergreens by Rob Sproule Energy Conservation Privacy Wildlife Air Quality They’re big. They’re foolproof. They kill the grass. But what else do you know about evergreens? How about that they can
Growing the Perfect Apple by Rob Sproule There’s nothing better than plucking a ripe apple right off the tree. While this isn’t the Okanagan, there are dozens of varieties of apples that are
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