Roses as Hedges, Garden Gloves, A Passion for Heathers

March 20, 2013 Volume 1 No. 6 Roses as Hedges from Everyday Roses by Paul Zimmerman Spring is almost here, and what better way to get ready for the season than to dive into a great new garden read? Everyday Roses by Paul Zimmerman is chock-full of creative ideas and stunning photography.  Read More... Garden Gloves: More Than Just a Fashion Accessory  By Michele Moore Gardeners are starting to feel it in the air.  Spring is coming and with it the gardening season will start.  When you walk into your local garden center in the next month your eyes will surely be caught by the "Glove Rack". Read More... A Passion for Heathers Johnny Appleseed planted apple trees; Ellen Norris planted heathers, thousands of them throughout Vancouver Island and beyond. Her passion inspired countless others to plant these wonderful low-maintenance perennials and instructed them on their care. Read More...

Lillooet, Growing Potatoes in Containers and Gardening Shows Galore!

Note the article by Niki Jabbour!

March 5, 2013 Volume 1 No. 5 The Little Town That Could Set against BC's Coast Mountains and overlooking the Fraser River, Lillooet gardeners are in gardening heaven... Read More Growing Potatoes in Containers By Niki Jabbour It seems that every gardener I meet has a story about growing potatoes in some sort of container. Surprisingly, it is rather easy... Read More Garden Shows Galore 'Tis the season to get inspired! The grey days of winter are on their way out, and garden show season is here. While it's still too soon for most of us to dig our spades into the soil, it's never too early to start planning... Read More Tipsy Q Having read the Vol 27 No 02 March 2013 issue of Gardens West, I am interested on more info about the "Tipsy Pots" that Salli Rice wrote about in Talkback. Betty B. Click here for answer