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Special Gardens

Not all gardens are created equal. These special garden guides will provide inspiration for your own slice of paradise.

Yellow button-like flowers are a staple of Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina Chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) Care Guide

Last updated December 11, 2019

Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender cotton or gray santolina, is a beautiful evergreen shrub with silvery gray and green foliage.

Spanish bayonet as landsaping

Yucca Aloifolia: Spanish Bayonet Plant Care

Last updated December 3, 2019

Yucca aloifolia or Spanish Bayonet is a gorgeous variety perfect for landscaping. Learn to care for it in our guide.

Flower of the Lobelia laxiflora, perfect for hummingbirds

Lobelia Laxiflora Care: Growing Mexican Bush Lobelia

Last updated November 22, 2019

Lobelia laxiflora or Mexican Cardinal flower is the perfect dry-climate plant for hummingbird gardens.

Small home garden

Small Home Garden: Go On The Road With These

Last updated March 20, 2019

You may not think that you can garden if you’re living out of an RV or tiny house. But you’d be wrong! A small home garden can travel right along …

Read moreSmall Home Garden: Go On The Road With These

Elderly gardening

Elderly Gardening: Grow Gracefully Into Your Golden Years

Last updated January 10, 2019

As you become older, you may feel inclined to give up your beloved gardening past time as physical activity becomes more difficult. Elderly gardening may seem to be too much …

Read moreElderly Gardening: Grow Gracefully Into Your Golden Years

Pet Friendly Garden

Creating a Pet-Safe Garden: A Guide to Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Last updated February 14, 2019

No matter how cute and lovable your furry friends are, they can make a mess of your precious garden space. Cats and dogs are both capable of doing not-so-nice things …

Read moreCreating a Pet-Safe Garden: A Guide to Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Money tree plant seed pods

Money Tree Plant: Growing Healthy Pachira Aquatica

Last updated October 11, 2019

The money tree plant inspires visions of infinite wealth. But we all know that money doesn’t grow on trees… right? Let me introduce you to the Pachira. Also called Malabar …

Read moreMoney Tree Plant: Growing Healthy Pachira Aquatica

Composting With Coffee Grounds: A Complete Guide

Last updated January 31, 2019

One less reason to feel guilty about your coffee addiction… Like many Vancouverites, two of my passions in life are drinking coffee (and lots of it) and being environmentally aware. …

Read moreComposting With Coffee Grounds: A Complete Guide

Indoor Shade Plants

14 Best Indoor Shade Plants for Low-Light Rooms

Last updated January 31, 2019

If you garden, chances are that you have wondered whether you can grow plants in your home even with poor lighting. I’ve been in the same position before, and I …

Read more14 Best Indoor Shade Plants for Low-Light Rooms

14 Ways Backyard Chickens Save Your Garden and the World

Last updated January 31, 2019

Keeping and raising chickens over the last several years has really grown in popularity. Thousands of American’s now raise backyard chickens and gain the benefit of fresh eggs every day. …

Read more14 Ways Backyard Chickens Save Your Garden and the World

4 of the Best Plants to Grow in a Greenhouse

Last updated January 20, 2019

Having a greenhouse gives you the advantage to grow some of the tastiest crops that can be later used for a variety of recipes. This also means that you will …

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Vertical Gardening Ideas

8 Awesome Vertical Gardening Ideas For Your Garden

Last updated May 20, 2019

Let’s be honest… Some of these gardens you’ll see below are a little…crazy.  But crazy is good, because it helps us stretch our creative muscles and inspire us to get …

Read more8 Awesome Vertical Gardening Ideas For Your Garden

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