Category Archives: New Garden

It’s a Greenhouse!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by hortophile

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 →

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Fritillaria Meleagris

Posted on April 18, 2013 by hortophile

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 →

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New Greenhouse Project

Posted on January 17, 2013 by hortophile

For the past 8 or 10 years I’ve experienced the joy of greenhouse gardening, thanks to an old neighbour.  Well, he wasn’t that old, but he sold his house and moved away so that makes him an old neighbour.  In … Continue reading →

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I’m So Excited…

Posted on January 15, 2013 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Common Sense Gardening B.C. Greenhouse Builders offers the largest selection of greenhouses and is the leading manufacturer of quality built hobby greenhouse kits and custom greenhouses. Janis Cormier‘s insight: So excited to be on the verge … Continue reading →

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Wow! Are they really blaming gardening shows for some peoples’ poor habits?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Common Sense Gardening Shows such as Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden are blamed for the increasing number of allotments left unkempt and decade-long waiting time for tenancies. Janis Cormier‘s insight: I’m sure there are many reasons … Continue reading →

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How to Clean and Maintain Your Tools | bcliving

Posted on December 15, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Common Sense GardeningBy properly cleaning and maintaining your garden tools, you’ll add to their longevity and save money in the long run. Janis Cormier‘s insight: Every winter I resolve to do this, yet every spring I’m … Continue reading →

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Steve Whysall’s year in the garden

Posted on November 27, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Common Sense Gardening Steve has had trouble with his plumbago.  Mine blooms well, in full sun and contained in a small ceramic pot. See on blogs.vancouversun.com

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What I want for my new greenhouse/shed structure

Posted on November 9, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Hobby and Home-built Greenhouses When I build my greenhouse I’m planning a storage shed attached to one end (my husband wants his garage back) and I’d really love to install a green roof on the shed.  … Continue reading →

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A Good Idea, But…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Common Sense Gardening   It sounds like a good idea, but taking photos of invasive plants and expecting someone to come and uproot them seems ridiculous!  If you drive along the freeway near my home you’ll … Continue reading →

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This Autumn the Foliage is Spectacular!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by hortophile

See on Scoop.it – Hobby and Home-built Greenhouses A long hot summer has resulted in glorious fall colours on the west coast.  Interestingly I noticed while visiting about three hours south of my home last weekend that the pace of … Continue reading →

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