The Joy of Gardening with Grandchildren

By Fotoula Svarna

A windowsill, some flowerpots on a balcony, a yard, a garden or a sprawling estate are all areas where precious moments can be spent gardening with grandchildren, regardless of their age.

A Pizza Garden

By Chris Herbert

As a gardener, no matter how much you think you know Mother Nature will prove you wrong.

Island Greens

By Mike Matthews

When Jim Harris, retirement from teaching impending, contemplated leaving Ontario, he did some research to identify the ideal spot to accommodate him and his wife, Margaret, also a teacher, in their later years.

Preparing for Spring - An Informed Approach

By Priority Time Errand and Concierge Service

The snow is gone, the sun is shining and spring is in the air. This is the time of year when you can see the flowers starting to bloom, the grass growing and the trees coming to bud. It's also the time of year when we think about "spring cleaning" - getting the yard tidied up, and seeing what repairs might be needed in the coming year.

Duck Condos and Garlic

By Max Rogers

Anne Davidson is the owner of some Khaki Campbell ducks which she raises in a "duck condo, complete with in-deck swimming pool" on Denman Island. Intrigued? Read more about author Max Rogers meeting with Anne as well as advice on tending your garden in preparation for the fall.

Mastering the Art of Gardening

By Janet Nicol

A stroll through Barry Roberts' yard in south Surrey reveals this master gardener's enthusiasm about cannas, a flower blooming in many colours and forms. And enthusiasm is a key ingredient for joining the Master Gardener's Association of B.C.

Don't Let Arthritis Come Between You and Your Garden

Summer is a time of renewal. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians mark this time of year by raking, pruning and planting to make their gardens beautiful. Yet for the more than four million Canadians living with arthritis, the bending, stretching and lifting that gardening entails can seem daunting.

Spring Home and Garden Assistance

By MediChair

It's time to begin the yearly ritual of cleaning the house and sorting the garden. If you or your loved one finds mobility a challenge or if physical limitation is slowing you down with your passion this season, ‘the home medical equipment specialists' can provide you with some advice and assistance.

Gardening Tips for May

Now that we've passed our last frost date, there's plenty to do and no end in sight!

Gardening with Arthritis

By Arthritis Society

For many on the West Coast, gardening is a true labour of love. There's nothing more satisfying than watching their garden burst into colour - but for people living with arthritis, this leisure time activity can pose some challenges.

10 Common Gardening Mistakes

By Max Rogers

Here's good advice on avoiding some common (though well-intentioned) gardening mistakes.

Water Required

By Margaret Growcott

If adding a water feature to your garden this spring sounds like a daunting task, call in reinforcements.

Roses Bloom

By Janet Nicol

In a misty Vancouver back garden, roses bloom for grower and mentor Janet Wood.

Gardening Tips for April

April is one of the busiest months in the garden. It's impossible to be bored (and easy to be overwhelmed!) with such a variety of tasks to attend to!

Gardening Tips for March

March is a busy month for gardeners in Coastal BC! As temperatures start warming up, get going with a little cleanup and planting.