Monthly Archives: April 2012

Plantmania is Here!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Laura

I get it bad this time of year! Despite all rational thought, plant sale drive me to frenzy! I show up with a short, neat list. I leave with a cart packed full of plants and a tree or two … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Erythronium revolutum ‘Pink Fawn Lily’

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Laura
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Creating a Small Space Vegetable Garden with Home Harvest Farms!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura

Still buzzing off my successes on the patio garden last year growing a variety of tomatoes and cherry tomatoes along side my herb garden, I’ve decided to take it a step further. Working to maximize my growing potential, while utilizing … Continue reading →

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Earth Day: Now Blooming!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Laura

Dicentra ‘Bleeding Heart’.

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Wordless Wednesday: Clematis armandii ‘Apple Blossom’

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Laura
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Spring in the Port Coquitlam Heritage Garden!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Laura

There is a little corner in Port Coquitlam that has been undergoing a revitalization. Last year myself and another Heritage Society volunteer took to this neglected bed tucked between an apartment building and the society’s display centre on Mary Hill rd … Continue reading →

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A Bona Fide Traffic Stopper!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Laura

Yesterday was one of those wonderful days where I happened to have my camera with me when I drove through downtown Port Coquitlam. There at the corner of Wilson ave and Mary Hill rd, the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons were putting on … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Sunny Days Lead Directly to the Garden!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Laura
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The Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Laura

Happy Easter from us here at the Dandelion Wrangler! It’s been a wonderful weekend on the West Coast. We’ve been fortunate to have sunny skies with warm-ish spring weather throughout this holiday weekend. We set up the bouncy castle for the … Continue reading →

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Positively Perfect Paper Pulp Pots!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Laura

Give it up for Pinterest y’all! While poking around their boards recently I came across a this great project, perfectly suited for my kids or any kid really! Spring brings with it many fabulous opportunities to teach children about nature and recycling. This project is the perfect … Continue reading →

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