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15 gardening tips for June

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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Vertical gardening for balconies

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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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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Steller’s Jay: The Provincial Bird of British Columbia

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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Our top 5 drought-tolerant plants

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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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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State of Bird Populations in Canada

A “big picture” synopsis of bird populations in Canada by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert

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Six low-cost garden makeover tips

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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15 garden tips for May

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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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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