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Queen of the Night: Now Playing at Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Laura

I love taking a stroll through the Inspiration Garden at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. On a recent visit through the gardens I had the opportunity to peek through their veggie beds with my lens. I admired their creative plantings, use … Continue reading →

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Heritage Garden Walk

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Laura

Port Coquitlam has some truly beautiful gardens, and it isn’t hard to see why. Creativity is being nurtured here. Along Shaughnessy street, a spectacularly drought tolerant display of sedums and succulents mask an otherwise bleh gas station. Creating a patch … Continue reading →

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A Pallet in Bloom

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Laura

I have been known to be a little eccentric at times, so my husband has had a fare amount of practice keeping a straight face as I exult vigorously the details of a recent or evolving project. Even still, he … Continue reading →

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Escape to the Garden!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Laura

When Rainy days look this good, who needs the sun! The swealtering heat of summer was set back to simmer this week, with a few days of peek a boo rain storms. Moments like this are best enjoyed in the … Continue reading →

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The Shade Society Show & Sale: Illuminating the Shade.

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Laura

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to see the Vancouver Shade Society’s annual show at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. I found myself completely enthralled in the finer details of the colourful foliage and fine quirky flowers. The shade garden has … Continue reading →

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She Sells Sea Soil By the…..er, Pitt River.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Laura

  Yesterday while going about my regular weekend activities I received an awesome email from Amsterdam Greenhouses. They are regularly sending me fantastic emails and coupons, but this one make me jump for joy! Literally! Yes, that was me with a hop … Continue reading →

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NWFGS: Visions of Spring, in Pink!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Laura

There were many beautiful gardens this year on display at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Many offering plants and blooms like you’ve never seen before! Some had large and bold modern designs, while other offered simple and serene plantings. … Continue reading →

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NWFGS: If I Write You a Song in the Garden Tonight….

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Laura

  One of the first gardens I saw when I entered the Northwest Flower & Garden Show was the brilliant and romantic display by Nancy Claire Guth of Artistic Garden Concepts & Van Zanten Landscapes. Instantly I was transported to a quiet nook … Continue reading →

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A Winter Walk in the Woods.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Laura
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May your day be bright!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Laura

Merry Christmas from us here at the Dandelion Wrangler! We hope you have a wonderful holiday, surrounded by good food, great memories, & those that make your heart glow bright!  

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