Monthly Archives: July 2011

Getting my Sugar Fix with Proven Winners Superbells ‘Sweet Tart’.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Laura

Add to that a the smoky hues of Superbells Coralberry Punch Calibrachoa hybrid. With a slightly larger profile, Coralberry Punch reaches heights up to 12″ tall with a spread of 14″. This prolific bloomer is heat and drought tolerant and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Colony Farms Community Garden.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Laura
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Heritage Garden, Revisited.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Laura

This past weekend, I squeezed some time in at the Heritage Garden, just off Mary Hill Rd in Port Coquitlam. We started this garden overhaul last June. Heritage member Linda Milne Sliworsky and myself spent some time pulling weeds and … Continue reading →

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A Twist on a Classic: Rockapulco Coral Reef

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Laura

This is a part shade to full shade annual, yet I have been pushing its bounds with my part shade to sunny, curbside planting. I’ve been loving the results! Spreading its arms full of double bright coral pink blooms, this … Continue reading →

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Waiting out the Rain

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Laura

In between short bursts of sunny skies, a regular streak of rain has fallen over the Lower Mainland. Leaving me chasing tattered blooms. Trying to keep the yard pretty, as I desperately plead for clear skies. Maintaining the garden has … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Looking at the Garden through a new lens.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Laura
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What’s Hot on the Rocks: Proven Winners Peachy Keen-Superbena!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Laura

The rocks that greet the driveway are an important transition space in my garden. It’s the border between play and function. The pots scattered along it’s length help keep playing children and cars separate, secure, and happy. Each in their … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Nature’s Auto-Correct.

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Laura
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Leaping Lillypads at VanDusen Gardens

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Laura

VanDusen Gardens is undergoing a transformation! This fall a new visitor’s centre will open. This ‘Living building’ will not only wow us with it’s innovative designs, but it will also host a great hall, and rooms to accommodate and educate … Continue reading →

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Sunny Days at Burnaby Lake!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Laura

Last weekend found me at an old family friends wedding reception in my old stomping ground of Burnaby. This place holds a lot of memories. All good. It was nice to wander along the docks of Burnaby Lake, soaking in … Continue reading →

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