General

Putting the Garden to Bed, Lasagna Style!

By Faye With shorter days, colder nights and the last glorious fall colours fluttering to the ground, my veggie beds are tucked in for their winter sleep. Most of us know...

October 13, 2020

Pests/Diseases

Do You Need to Worry about Winter Moth?

By Faye Winter moth (Operophtera brumata) originated in Europe and came to BC in the 1970s. The larvae, smooth green ‘inchworms’ about ¾” long, hatch in spring and can cause...

October 10, 2020

Edible Gardening

Garlic – The Great Traveler

The history of garlic can almost be described as the history of human migration.  Garlic is native to Central Asia, specifically the Caucasus region between the Black and the Caspian...

October 9, 2020

Edible Gardening

What to Do Now with Winter Veggie Beds?

By Faye If you, like me, are admiring your nicely established winter crops in the garden, then it’s worth the little bit of time it takes now to make sure...

October 7, 2020

Flowers

Planting Guide for Bare Root Roses

Bare root roses are an excellent way to establish a new rose in your garden. Follow these 5 easy steps to ensure your rose gets off to a great start....

March 1, 2020

Edible Gardening

Heads Up, It’s Time To Think About Winter Veggies

By Faye How strange to be writing an article about growing vegetables in winter in the same newsletter as one on pruning tomatoes, but the reality is that now is...

July 13, 2019

Beneficials

Plants To Entice Bees To Your Garden

*** It’s very important to have flowers all season long, from February to frost, to satisfy the early Masons right through to the late season foragers. Plant several of each,...

July 12, 2019

Edible Gardening

Should I Prune My Tomatoes?

By Faye The short answer is yes, and no. It depends on what kind of tomato you are growing. If it’s determinate then no pruning is required, but indeterminate tomatoes...

June 10, 2019

Featured

Hot Spiced Cider Recipe

Russell Nursery’s Homemade Hot Spiced Cider   A flexible recipe that can be made for as few or as many servings as needed!   Mix together in a suitably sized...

November 25, 2018