Monthly Archives: May 2017

Enjoying Rhododendrons

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We thought it was a good time to celebrate a pacific North West garden favorite – the rhododendron! It’s a garden staple in many of our Fraser Valley gardens. The flowers come in a wide range of colours from deep … Continue reading

Gouda Onion Dip

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Here’s a great dip recipe just in time for summer entertaining, backyard BBQs, and our own local, fresh vegetables. Make up a batch and enjoy a leisurely break on your back deck.     Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable … Continue reading

Happy Victoria Day!

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  Everyone jokes about the sometimes repressed times known as the Victorian era. But there’s a lot about the woman we owe the first unofficial long weekend of our summer to every year that you may not have realized.   … Continue reading

Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden

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Hummingbirds are a special treat in the garden and we always consider ourselves lucky to see one. But did you know that seeing one in your garden doesn’t have to rely on luck? You can make your garden a hummingbird … Continue reading

All About Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It really is one of those days that we should all stop and take notice of the special woman or women in our lives that have been there for us through thick and … Continue reading

16 Stunning Hellebores for 2017

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  Hellebores are one of our favourite flowers for the later winter and early Spring. Given our never ending winter, we had the opportunity to grab a few photos and showcase some of our favourites, some new and some old. … Continue reading

The Buzz on Honeybees

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What is a honeybee? Honeybees are flying insects, and close relatives of wasps and ants. They are found on every continent on earth, except for Antarctica. Bees of all varieties live on nectar and pollen. Without bees, pollination would be … Continue reading