The Good Morning Glory
Discover the difference between good morning glories and very bad morning glories.
Bearded Iris 101
Bearded irises are like the party girls of spring with their ruffled skirts and bright colours. Learn more about heirloom bearded iris.
Thyme 101
Learn about this ancient herb, from medicinal and culinary uses to gardens and thyme lawns.
Beans 101
Find out why beans truly are a magical “fruit”.
Dill 101
The world has had a love affair with dill since before pickles were invented. Get the 411 on this herb.
‘Buff Beauty’: A Classic Rose For Your Part Shade Garden
Find out if ‘Buff Beauty’ is right for your garden, and read her story.
4 Lemon Herbs to Love This Summer
Discover four bright, lemony herbs to love in your garden and in your kitchen.
3 Heirloom Seed Varieties That Tell a Story
Every heirloom seed has a story to tell. I’ll let you in on the tales of 3 varieties.
Seven Simple Seed Saving Supplies You Need This Summer
Get a list of 7 simple supplies to start your seed saving adventure.
I’m Hooked on the Mystery and History of Heirloom Plants. You Can Be Too
A gardener’s initiation into the mystery and romance of heirloom gardening.
The Yellow Rose of Texas Lives in the Okanagan!
Find out how The Yellow Rose of Texas came to British Columbia.
Morning Glory 101
Get the 101 on heirloom morning glories, which I’ve dubbed the “good morning glory.”
Fresh Garden Reads: Summer 2022
Choose a fresh summer read from this garden-inspired list of books.
Lavender 101
No flower epitomizes the Victorian era like lavender. And it’s not just for grandmothers, but a cherished part of our modern gardens.
The Joy of Herbs
Herbs are my true plant love. Find out how herbs fit into any garden.
Peas 101
Peas are among the oldest cultivated vegetables on Earth. Find out more about this ancient and delicious veggie.
Lettuce 101
Get all the details on heirloom lettuce varieties and the story behind them, plus how to find and grow them.
Meet Iris ‘Loreley’
Bearded irises are the party girls of the spring garden. Meet ‘Loreley’, who has resided in my gardens for several decades.
How to Grow a Life Long Gardener
Find out how six-year old me got hooked on gardening.
The Secret Garden
Find The Secret Garden in books, movies and poetry.
Whose Garden Is It?
In which the line between garden owner and gardener are blurred.