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Five tips to get kids gardening

Children are always excited about being in the natural world, and express awe and curiosity. This natural affinity with the garden can keep children entertained for hours as they learn how to sow seeds, nurture and watch plants grow and learn where their food comes from. There are some really easy ways to get started and here are our top five.

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Top 5 climbers to grow

Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!

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Sustainable kitchen garden ideas

With lots of sustainable kitchen garden ideas, you may be wondering where to start and what is best for your garden. Here’s some ideas we love for sustainable gardening.

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8 top tips for a Mediterranean garden

Bring the colours and scents of the Mediterranean to your own back garden! Read our top tips on how to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover.

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Grow Great Tomatoes

Learn how to grow healthy tomato plants at home

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Purple Finch or House Finch?

Figuring Out Two Confusing Feeder Finches with Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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5 easy vegetables to grow in containers

You don’t need a large space to grow vegetables - just a few pots in a sunny spot! Read our top tips on these five easy vegetables to grow in containers.

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Time to plant summer bulbs!

Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs for a garden filled with months of sensational colour! Here are our 4 favourites...

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Our top 15 gardening tips for April

April is here and spring is in the air! As the garden starts to wake up after a long winter, it’s time to get outdoors and get ready for another great year of growing. Here are our top 15 gardening tips for April.

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Buckerfield's branches out to Vernon

Read the article in the Kelowna Capital News!

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Natural beauty unveiled: exploring the wonders of Leucothoe

This blog will delve deeper into the ideal location for the Leucothoe, the necessary care, and the types of Leucothoe you can purchase at our garden centre.

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How to grow and harvest potatoes at home

Baked, boiled, fried or roasted – potatoes taste great no matter how you cook them! This versatile vegetable is surprisingly easy to grow, and spring is the perfect time to plant seed potatoes. Follow our simple guide for excellent results!

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