Gardening Resources

We are passionate about sharing gardening knowledge with others.

In this resource centre, you will find useful information for getting started with gardening for the first time or for tackling more complex horticultural projects. This is the exact knowledge that we use to cultivate plants and promote success at our nursery every day, and we are confident that you will learn new and valuable information here.

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Gardening in the Winter

Winter is a quiet time at the nursery when we recharge ourselves and prepare for spring. Gardening can be done almost year-round on Vancouver Island. These are our suggestions for getting the most out of the season.

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How to Build Healthy Soil for the Garden

Soils all over the world are affected by erosion, contamination, compaction, salinization, and declines in organism biodiversity. We can do our part for global soil health by building healthy soils in our own backyards and enjoying flourishing gardens as a reward for our efforts.

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