Author Archives: Laura

Wordless Wednesday: Upside Down Strawberry Planter

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Laura
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Sparking my Creativity with Hometalk!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura

I have a new addiction, and its better than Pintrest. What?! You heard me. I know your a crafter like me, a gardener, an artist or simply someone trying to express your personality through your living space. If that explains … Continue reading →

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Backyard Blooms

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

  It’s a busy week here at the Dandelion Wrangler. We’re getting ready for our first market, this Saturday in downtown Port Coquitlam after the parade. We’ll be there from 11-5pm, and I hope we’ll see you there too! In … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Trillium Flexipes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Laura
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The Count Down is On, One Week Until Market!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Laura

On May 11th from 11am – 5pm the Dandelion Wrangler sets up shop at the Port Coquitlam May Day Parade Market. Over the course of the week I’m rolling out a sneak peak of some of the creative containers and fab flowers … Continue reading →

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VanDusen Gardens Plant Sale: What Followed Me Home

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Laura

The weather couldn’t have been finer this past Sunday as plant geeks and deal hunters turned the parking lot of VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the sidewalks and even all the way down Oak street into a bit of a block party. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Port Coquitlam’s Centennial May Day With A Giveaway!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Laura

Happy May Day! This is a big month for us here at the Dandelion Wrangler. Not only is it Port Coquitlam’s Centenial May Day celebrations, but we’re also setting up shop at the May Day Parade Market on May 11th … Continue reading →

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Just Another Plant Sale Convert

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Laura

I have to detour my blog this week to do a little bragging. This is my daughter Elizabeth and she is flippin AMAZING! Not only is she a fun loving kid/soccer phenomenon, but she might just be a mini me. … Continue reading →

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Nasturtiums, Scarification and other Fun with Preschoolers!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Laura

I spent the morning planting nasturtium seeds with my youngest’s Preschool class. This was my first workshop, and I was nervous. All the goofy grins and eager questions from the kids helped. I got over my nerves, and jumped right in. We … Continue reading →

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Tulip Town, Follow the Rainbow

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Laura

Earlier this week I shared with you the photo’s from our recent visit to RoozenGaarde at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Today I bring you all the colours of the rainbow, straight from Tulip Town! This place was so sparkly and … Continue reading →

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