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6 days ago | 
vancouversun.com | Brian Minter
Advertisement 1Plant sales are often the main fundraisers for these groups, and they are generally held in spring or early summerReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentWe are fortunate to have so many community garden clubs and plant associations that are keeping gardening alive and growing in our communities.
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1 week ago | 
vancouverisawesome.com | Brian Minter
By this time of the year, many of us are getting anxious to enjoy some colour in our outdoor patio containers, but the annuals, that perform so well all summer, are still a few weeks away. This is when we have to be a little creative, using some perennials and broad-leafed evergreens to bring our containers to life. With just a few key plants, we can fill our containers with vibrant colour that will look great for a surprising number of weeks, and sometimes all summer.
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1 week ago | 
theprogress.com | Brian Minter
By this time of the year, many of us are getting anxious to enjoy some colour in our outdoor patio containers, but the annuals, that perform so well all summer, are still a few weeks away. This is when we have to be a little creative, using some perennials and broad-leafed evergreens to bring our containers to life.
With just a few key plants, we can fill our containers with vibrant colour that will look great for a surprising number of weeks, and sometimes all summer.
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2 weeks ago | 
tricitynews.com | Brian Minter
With much warmer weather expected this weekend, it’s an ideal time to begin our vegetable gardens.
I had the pleasure of presenting a vegetable seminar last weekend and it was a good opportunity to review a number of important reminders.
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2 weeks ago | 
vancouversun.com | Brian Minter
The recently opened park includes a food garden, created to show the many nutritious foods we can grow ourselves, and wetland revitalization displayReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
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3 weeks ago | 
richmond-news.com | Brian Minter
Many lawns, all throughout the Lower Mainland and into the Fraser Valley, look terrible at the moment, and probably many more will look even worse as we move into the warmer spring weather.
Most folks are not quite sure what to do to fix the problem, and as a result, more neighbourhoods are being affected.
The problem is triggered by a grub issue in the soil.
Adult beetles lay their eggs in the soil from mid-summer into fall.
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1 month ago | 
vancouversun.com | Brian Minter
A living fence creates an unusual and beautiful screen between neighbours. It can also function as a pollinator haven and a home for birdsReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentA living fence — one of the most popular garden trends for 2025 — reflects the theme of Nature’s Renaissance, which is Garden Media’s tagline for this gardening year.
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1 month ago | 
tricitynews.com | Brian Minter
Even though we’re just a few days away from the official start of spring, March has always been the most fickle month of all. Cool, wet weather, sudden clearing with warmer temperatures, then a cold night frost. Fortunately, many cool-loving, early colour plants thrive in this kind of unpredictability.
There are a couple reasons why early colour is far more important than we realize. For one, it lifts our spirits to see splashes of colour, like the vibrant yellow of forsythias.
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1 month ago | 
vancouversun.com | Brian Minter
From accents to ground covers, living fences to containers, these exciting new plants can make a significant difference in our gardensReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
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1 month ago | 
tricitynews.com | Brian Minter
It’s the first week of March and with that amazing burst of warmer weather we enjoyed recently, we’re all looking for colour in our gardens.
Folks who planted snowdrops, yellow winter aconites and crocus last fall have been rewarded with early splashes of bright colour that really lift our spirits.
We also know they’ll be back year after year with an even more spectacular show. If you missed out, make a note on your phone or calendar to pick up some of these early bulbs this coming September.
