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Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp secateurs. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.
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Summer’s here and it’s the best time of year to be out in the garden, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and long days to enjoy it all! Keep your garden looking fabulous this summer with our top 15 gardening tips for June.
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When you’re short on space for a garden, sometimes the only way to go is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports, and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.
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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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Learn about BC's bold, inquisitive, and intelligent Steller’s Jay, by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert
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Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.
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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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A “big picture” synopsis of bird populations in Canada by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert
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After a long winter, our gardens often need a bit of sprucing up, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With these six makeover tips, you can give your garden a new look without breaking the bank!
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Get your garden into great shape this May with a visit to our centre. With our fantastic ranges of plants, seeds, and tools, you’re sure to find everything you need! Here are our 15 gardening jobs for May.
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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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