Category Archives: Master Gardeners

A Look Back at April’s Blooms at Dart’s Hill

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Laura

It’s been a busy and productive Spring, which often leads to a messy house, after thought dinners and to sporadic blogging. All of these have made root in my life. So here I am trying to play catch up. In late April … Continue reading →

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VanDusen Gardens Annual Plant Sale: A Plethora of Plants and People

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Laura

On Sunday, April 28th gardeners and shutterbugs from across the Lower Mainland will flood into Vancouver for VanDusen Gardens can’t miss Plant Sale! This annual event is full of inexpensive plants, knowledgeable workers and of course lots, and lots of … Continue reading →

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Trend Spotting at the NWFGS: Lust, Rust & Waterways

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Laura

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show swept through the region last month. The amazing plants and displays captivated my attention and haven’t let go.  After a long winter, the abundant sights, smells of the show can be a little dizzying. Only … Continue reading →

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The BC Home & Garden Show: Ticket Giveaway!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Laura

It’s Garden show season! We’ve been rocking through February. Seeds are starting, birds are chirping, and the jackets have gotten a little lighter. This time of year there are a lot of garden resources available for free, or next to it. Yep Spring … Continue reading →

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Minter’s Master Gardener Tour

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Laura

This is my 2nd year with the Master Gardeners, and my final season as a student. Over the last two years I have worked a lot of clinics, answered a lot of garden questions and made some wonderful new garden … Continue reading →

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What followed me home from the Orchid Sale: Epidendrum Nocturnum

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Laura

In recent years I’ve taken a look don’t touch approach with orchids. Stunningly beautiful, they can be intimidating. I can’t tall you how many I’ve killed in the past… Seriously, I can’t tell you. Don’t let your imagination get carried away. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Wood Ducks at Burnaby Nature House!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Laura
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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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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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