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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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Create your own Rubber Boot Planter for Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Laura

It’s Earth Day, and I’m doing my part to think green when putting together my spring planters. Recycling some cutie pie rubber boots from the depths of our hall closet I created something new and fun for my garden. The … Continue reading →

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Darvonda Nurseries: A Garden Tour

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Laura

Earlier this week I attended a #HomeTalk meetup and Garden Party at Milner Gardens. I blogged about the experience here. After the party broke up Tamara Jansen who run Milner Gardens which is the retail garden store front for Darvonda … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Proven Winners Madly® Blue Violet Rock Cress

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Laura
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Wordless Wednesday: Proven Winners Superbells® Lemon Slice

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Laura
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Wordless Wednesday: Proven Winners® Nosferatu Daylily Hemerocallis

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Laura
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The Hazy Romantic Glow of Dicentra Spectabilis ‘Alba’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Laura

“Oh, how this spring of love resembleth, The uncertain glory of an April day, Which now shows all beauty of the Sun, And by and by a cloud takes all away” William Shakespeare The Two Gentlemen of Verona – Act 1, Scene … Continue reading →

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Submerged Arrangements with Proven Winners

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Laura

Looking for a quick last minute Christmas project to fill your table with colour? Check out my latest post over at the Proven Winners blog. If you don’t already have a beautyberry you might just be inspired to add one … Continue reading →

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Reformed Flower Pickers Unite!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Laura

Yes, I am a reformed flower picker, but even in my hay day I had nothing on this little garden bug. My littlest garden helper is also quite keen to help herself to any veggies within reach. Tomatoes, cucumber & … Continue reading →

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