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Styrax Japonica – Japanese Snowbell
This pretty little tree is another one of my (many) favourite plants. If you are looking for a small to mid-sized, relatively problem-free flowering tree then you should consider planting a Japanese Snowbell. There are more than a hundred species … Continue reading
Seduced by Annuals
You’ve probably noticed that my garden lust is generally fulfilled by regular food gardening flings and that I’m tantalized by trees. I’m also passionate about perennials and have an endless desire for deer proof plants, but every year during May, … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse, Spring
Tagged Annuals, BC garden blog, hanging baskets, Vancouver Island garden blog
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Sicilian Saucer Tomato
Every year I experiment with at least one new tomato variety. In 2013 it was only one variety because I was in the midst of building my new greenhouse and pressed for space and time to garden! I chose the … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse, Vegetables
Tagged BC garden blog, greenhouse, Tomato, Tomatoes, Vancouver Island garden blog
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In the Greenhouse
The day we glazed the greenhouse I was so excited that within minutes of finishing (literally!) I jumped into my truck and headed to Brymik Earthworks for a load of fish compost. Before the end of the day we had … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged BC garden blog, greenhouse, Peppers, salad greens, Tomato, Vancouver Island garden blog
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It’s a Greenhouse!
Finally, the greenhouse is up and running! Within a few hours of installing the polycarbonate panels I rushed off to the soil mart to fill my little truck with fish compost for the planting beds and transplanted my pot-bound tomatoes, … Continue reading
Posted in New Garden
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I’m Baaaack!
Well hello there, how are you doing? I know, it’s been awhile, but I’ve been busy! I did give out a few hints about that, so I hope you weren’t too surprised. Finally my hectic schedule has subsided and I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged BC garden blog, greenhouse, Vancouver Island garden blog, vegetable garden
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Shed Construction
We’ve finally progressed to actual building construction! Now I get to see if all of my design ideas and colour choices come together the way I envisioned. Well, of course they will come together, but will I like the result? … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse, Spring
Tagged BC garden blog, greenhouse, Vancouver Island garden blog
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Greenhouse Construction Part Three
What a lovely spring we are having here on the west coast! Beautiful BC indeed; mild temperatures, even a few record-breaking HOT days, interspersed with just enough rain to keep the garden happy, we have no complaints this year. Unfortunately … Continue reading
Fritillaria Meleagris
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly called snakes head lily or (as I prefer) checkerboard lily is an exquisite spring blooming member of the family Liliaceae. A bulbous perennial native to Europe, it can be found in the wild anywhere between southern England … Continue reading
Greenhouse Construction, Part Deux
My new greenhouse project proceeds at a snail’s pace, just as I expected it would. My husband assures me that once the foundation is in it will move much more quickly, right now I’m practising patience, a virtue that I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Plan, Greenhouse, Spring
Tagged BC garden blog, greenhouse, Vancouver Island garden blog
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Hortophile - My New Garden 