A bearded dragon with a penchant for pushing his way out of his cage and running wild into the Penticton outdoors has found ...
Let’s Grow Outside! also gave Mercado an opportunity for rewarding personal growth and rejuvenation in the context of her busy role as an early childhood administrator. She describes the initiative ...
Weeks of sideways rain needn’t spell a washed-out plot. Some crops grow stronger, sweeter and steadier when skies stay grey.
To shield your plants, the specialist advises: "Windbreaks are an effective way to reduce the amount of wind reaching your ...
Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your ...
Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.
Cold weather is on the way, so it’s important to take one last look at your yard and garden to make sure everything is tucked ...
Transform your garden this autumn with easy, smart tricks to nurture, protect, and prepare your plants for a cosy winter season.
The community garden at El Quito Park in Saratoga saw a significant redesign, with more plots, an upgraded irrigation system ...
As leaves mature, they take on the sea green color of the ordinary, non-variegated versions of these species. Moving on to ...
Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...
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Budget Backyard Improvements

A great backyard doesn’t have to involve a landscape architect or a construction crew. Most improvements that make a real ...