Category Archives: Giggle worthy

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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I Dream of Summer.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laura

It’s been a tough spring.  Between the chill factor and the drenching rains we got off to a rather late start here in the lower mainland. For a while it seemed like only things growing were the weeds! As a … Continue reading →

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The Goods!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Laura

This week I told you about my adventures at the VanDusen Gardens Plant Sale, but I didn’t tell you what all I brought home. Shame on me! So here’s the list, in no particular order! *Acer Griseum ‘Paper Bark’ Maple (that’s … Continue reading →

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VanDusen Gardens Plant Sale: The Search for the Elusive Acer Griseum!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Laura

This past weekend was VanDusen Botanical Gardens annual plant sale. This well attended event brings over 10,000 gardeners into the garden each year to vie for unique and wonderful plants,  some 40,000 in total.  Although the sale didn’t begin until … Continue reading →

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The Wild and Wonderful Split Personalities of Harrison Hot Springs

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Laura

I escaped the lower mainland last weekend. A summer getaway with my mom, we found our way to Harrison Hot Springs. Chasing rainbows the whole way. As a city girl I have seen rainbows. Ours peek over Burke mountain, and … Continue reading →

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VanDusen Gardens Annual Plant Sale: Plantaholics R Us!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Laura

Welcome back readers! It was a crazy weekend for the plantaholics in the Lower Mainland! Sunday was the much coveted VanDusen Gardens plant sale! A one stop shop for all you need to give your garden a boost for the … Continue reading →

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Proven Winners: Outdoor Living Extravaganza!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Laura

Over the weekend, I made my way back down to the Seattle area for the Outdoor Living Extravaganza, a retreat and seminar with Proven Winners! I seriously debated not attending this event. My schedule has been crazy lately, with my … Continue reading →

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NWFGS: The Dish & the Dirt.

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Laura

After my whirlwind of pictures, here, here, and here, I thought we’d get a little closer. Cosy up with the blooms of the Northwest Flower & Garden show! I got to the show on the Friday, bright and early for … Continue reading →

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Top 5o Urban Farming Gardening Blogs

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Laura

While we were transitioning to our new site here at the Dandelion Wrangler, our previous work over at Blogspot was being honoured by the people over at MastersinPublicHealth.net They named us in their top 5o pick of Urban Farming Gardening … Continue reading →

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Snow Day…..Hooray!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Laura

Late last week we had another good dump of snow. This time the Vancouver rain did follow. Virtually all of the 10-12 cm of snow that fell has all but melted away.Cheers for the drivers of course. The kids however … Continue reading →

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