General

What’s A Weed?

By Lynne I recently returned from a trip to visit my family in Australia and, although the people are the primary reason for going, there’s the secondary benefit of seeing...

March 28, 2011

Edible Gardening

Long Standing Leeks

During the big snowfall in February, I harvested my leeks.  I can’t believe I’m saying this! I harvested my own leeks, with a foot of snow on the ground. What...

March 20, 2011

General

Speaking My Mind

It’s that time of the year when the various “must have plants for 2011” lists start appearing in plant catalogues and other horticultural resources.  Oh, the pressure is on to...

March 13, 2011

General

A Rant On Weeping Plants

I work at a nursery because I love plants. But not all plants. I have always had this thing against weeping plants. It’s not just middle age angst about all...

March 6, 2011

Edible Gardening

Veggies For A Cool Summer aka Hedging Your Bets In The Vegetable Garden

Tomatoes for bad weather: For many years I called myself a vegetable gardener, when in reality I was just a tomato grower. Oh, I’d put in a few peas and...

February 27, 2011

General

Seedy Saturday in Victoria

Nicole This year was Victoria’s 18th annual Seedy Saturday and my 2nd. Upon entering the Conference Centre there was an unmistakable buzz in the air, and it wasn’t the mason...

February 23, 2011

Mason Bees

Winter Care of Mason Bees

Diary of a Bee Nurturer Last year at this time, I posted Diary of a Novice Bee Nurturer on our website, and now, having completed two full years with my...

February 11, 2011