If you love flowers, you probably appreciate their symbiotic relationship with bees, flies, wasps, and butterflies. And as an added delight, some flowers also attract hummingbirds.…
By Dr. Dorothy Kennedy, President, Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society Rhododendron lovers, gardeners, and the simply garden-curious will want to mark Saturday, May 2 on their calendars.…
Mustard greens — grow them! eat them! I place mustards in the “miracle plant” category due to their taste, their ability to grow in cold conditions,…
Eco-friendly cleaning is more than just a trend—it’s a commitment to creating healthier spaces for people, pets, and the planet. Our business was founded on the belief…
Earth Day comes around every April and it’s a great time to check in and see how we can all level up our recycling systems —…
Each Earth Day invites us to think about our relationship with the land. Here in the Cowichan Valley, that reflection is increasingly influencing how people choose…
The kitchen triangle, also known as the working or golden triangle, is a design principle developed in the 1940s to improve kitchen efficiency — and it…
There are many approaches to gardening, and one of the most practical is creating a kitchen garden — a small-scale garden conveniently located close to the…
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The ubiquitous rhododendron is found everywhere nowadays — part of the foundation planting in front of a house, planted in beds in the local park, or…
With the Boomer generation now in their golden years, and with the rapid growth of real estate values ver the past decades, many retirees find themselves…
At it’s most basic, regenerative agriculture involves leaving the soil in better condition than it was found. It’s different to the idea of “sustainable” – keeping…
Old Farm Garden Centre October, a time for gathering, being thankful and in my mind – the official start of fall. Fall can often make us…
By Bernie Dinter Population pressures are resulting in living spaces becoming smaller. This limits the space available for plants and a rethink of designing a garden.…
Did you know that a typical home renovation or new build can involve over 10,000 decisions? For many, this process can be daunting and extremely stressful…
By Emily Lore At no other time does a Dining Table shine as brightly as at Thanksgiving. In his novel “The Table Comes First”, Adam Gropnik…
Niki is the co-owner/ operator of Tatlo Road Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Crofton. Growing garlic is simple and wonderfully satisfying, not to mention it’s…
Meadowscaping can not only help promote biodiversity & land stewardship, but is low maintenance, drought tolerant and cost effective. Late summer and into fall is the…
The current federal government seems committed to destroying the natural health products industry in Canada through Bill C-47 and we must take action to stop them.…
We live in a region that is blessed with four distinct seasons, each with its unique charm. Fall brings shorter days with cooler temperatures, and hopefully…