- Gardening is a kind of disease. It infects you, you cannot escape it. When you go visiting, your eyes rove about the garden; you interrupt the serious cocktail drinking because of an irresistible impulse to get up and pull a weed. ~Lewis Gannit
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Category Archives: Things to do
5 Reason’s to Believe in the Power of Spring
Spring is on its way in Port Coquitlam. You may have to look past the irratic bouts of snow to see the signs, but they are there. It’s on the way & there’s nothing winter can do to stop it. Just … Continue reading
Truth: It’s hard to work when the Olympics are on
February has kept us busy. Getting ready for the growing season takes a lot of planning. Much of this has been helped by the fabulously inspirational gardens at the NWFGS & the BC Home & Garden Show. I’d love to … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Tours, Things to do
Tagged Canadian Woman's Hockey, Clematis, Go Canada Go!, NWFGS, Olympics, Spring, the BC Home & Garden Show
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Wordless Wednesday: An idyllic spring dream (NWFGS)
Posted in Garden Tours, Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Things to do
Tagged Narcissus, NWFGS, Spring, Wordless Wednesday
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Create an Air Garden with a Tillandsia Wreath (Contest Alert!)
With all of their quirky spikes & flauntably fabulous colours, Tillandsia’s are a artistic and unique addition to the home garden. These air plants are beyond simple. They require no soil and cause no mess. Just a light misting once … Continue reading
Inspiring a Community into the Garden
The Inspiration Garden in Coquitlam is growing. This year additional raised beds were added where they grow & harvest fresh produce for the Share Food Bank. In addition to the new growing space, the beginning of a Greenhouse has been erected … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Tours, Things to do, Vegetable Garden
Tagged Coquitlam, Hydrangea, The Inspiration Garden
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Scare Yourself Silly at Art Knapp’s Funland! (Contest Alert)
Looking for a spooktacular activity for the whole family? Funland at Art Knapp’s has you covered! Opening this Friday the 13th, Funland is open from 9am daily, packed with even more activities for thrill seekers of all ages. I stopped by … Continue reading
Posted in Children in the Garden, Garden Projects, Port Coquitlam, Things to do
Tagged Art Knapp, Contest, Friday the 13th, Funland, Halloween, Painting Pumpkins, Train Ride
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PoCo 100: Car Show Mania
I have to admit, I know little about cars but I know what I love, and that’s a day at the Port Coquitlam car show! Walking on the road is a special thrill. How often do you get a chance to … Continue reading
Posted in Port Coquitlam, Things to do, Uncategorized
Tagged Classic Cars, Port Coquitlam Car Show
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PoCo 100: Riding the Rails
It was Port Coquitlam’s Home Coming celebrations last weekend. We spent our days at a variety of event held to celebrate PoCo’s 100th birthday. It all started with a little train ride… We hopped a ride on the vintage Heritage … Continue reading
The Summer of Dahlias
We’ve had some fantastic weather this summer in Metro Vancouver. Soaking in more sun than usual. The tomatoes are plump, laden with fruit. The roses are in bud ready for yet another resurgence this summer, and the fall flowers are … Continue reading
Posted in Colony Farms, Things to do
Tagged Colony Farms, Coquitlam, Dahlia, Deep Dish Dahlias, Port Coquitlam
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Magic Hour at Terry Fox Library: Catching the Elusive Golden Glow
I was between photography gigs during magic hour this weekend in downtown Port Coquitlam. So I did what any good garden geek does and veered my way to the closest available garden to capture the moment. I found myself back … Continue reading
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