Main season strawberry varieties, planted now, will develop into good sized plants over the summer, then produce great crops next year.
Our poor bees are struggling and anything we can do to help them out is really important.
The art of combining bulbs is truly the magic that makes all the difference, says Chilliwack's Brian Minter
Apart from being easy to grow, colourful and good tasting, bean varieties have really expanded, says Brian Minter
Mother’s Day is almost here, and many of us are still looking for some inspiration. Well, let me make a few suggestions.
Garden peas are one of the most widely grown and most healthy of all garden vegetables, writes Brian Minter.
Finally, it’s time to get your early vegetables growing if you want to savor the wonderful fresh taste of new vegetables this spring.
Once in a while it is nice to pay tribute to a plant that really only gets recognition one day of the year - the shamrock.
Blueberries are truly a wonderful addition to any garden and one of the very best health foods in the world, says Brian Minter.
Asparagus, as one of today's highly prized gourmet vegetables, is relatively expensive. But grown in your garden, it can last 15 years.
For shady garden areas, tuberous begonias are one of the old-time favourites.
Nothing smells as nice for the Christmas season as fresh greens inside our homes, Brian Minter says.
Our poinsettia growers are to be congratulated for developing such a strong export market in our province, says Brian Minter
Stock up your windowsills with some gorgeous plants and brighten up your winter.
There's more to a pumpkin than a Jack O'Lantern, says Brian Minter
With a little care you can select trees that provide a beautiful fall display, says Brian Minter
October is an important month for many things in our gardens.
Cucumbers are fun, fast and easy to grow as long as we get a little cooperation from the weather, says Brian Minter.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and many of us are still looking for some inspiration.
Strawberries taste great, and they also do lots of other terrific things for us, says Brian Minter
