• Contribute to a more sustainable landscape environment through responsible best practices.

    The BCLNA Healthy Garden Guide 2009 is meant to inspire gardeners to contribute to a more sustainable landscape environment through water management, soil enrichment, biodiversity and other responsible garden practices.
  • Drought-tolerant and surprisingly hardy, ornamental native onions are an attractive choice for gardens across B.C.

  • When winter gloom has us down, the bright yellow bloom of winter jasmine is sure cheer us up.

    When winter gloom has us down, the bright yellow bloom of winter jasmine is sure cheer us up.
  • The sensitive plant, a member of the pea family, is an annual children are sure to enjoy.

    The sensitive plant, a member of the pea family, is an annual children are sure to enjoy.
  • ‘Baby Brian’ is used to special treatment – bright lights and regular drinks – so it came as no surprise that there was little bumping or jostling during its journey to Baton Rouge, LA.

  • For rain climates, some plants actually look their best during heavy downpours.

    Winter in the garden is far from dull. For rain climates, some plants actually look their best during or just after heavy downpours.
  • How to overwinter your Aeonium.

  • A problem property confronted with poor contouring and lack of functional drainage is transformed.

    In this garden makeover, Judith Hogan looks at a problem property confronted with poor contouring and lack of any functional drainage. Before and after photos show the results.
  • If you're planning a trip to Europe in spring, consider visiting Keukenhof Garden in Lisse, Holland.

    If you're planning a trip to Europe in spring, consider visiting Keukenhof Garden in Lisse, Holland.
  • Following the spring harvest of your asparagus, your patch will burst with frothy fern-like foliage.