Nothing beats the scent of a fresh Christmas tree for the holidays. But what do you do with it after Christmas is over and you’re tired of cleaning up a million needles every day? Here are a few different eco-friendly ways to dispose of your Christmas tree when you take it down. Get Christmas […]
Spoil Your Dogs & Cats With These Christmas Gifts! If your pets have had to get used to you being home all year, they deserve to be spoiled this Christmas. While they probably play it off like they’re thrilled to have you home all the time, they’ve had quite an adjustment. Besides just you […]
Festive Poinsettias: This Years Fun Varieties & Care Tips The poinsettias have arrived! We’ve got some gorgeous varieties in the shop this year, and as is our tradition, Ron’s mom, Brigitte Pfister, is working hard to get all of them beautifully decorated for you. Our select poinsettias are wrapped with festive cellophane and ribbon, and […]
New to forcing amaryllis bulbs? Find out how simple it is to grow our favourite varieties indoors this season!
How to Overwinter Outdoor Tropicals as Houseplants It can be a bit sad to think about your beautiful outdoor potted plants dying off when the frost hits. Some of the plants we grow as annuals in northern climates are tender perennials and can survive warmer winters down south. Essentially what that means is that we […]
The beginning of the year, after the fun of Christmas and the New Year, can be a bit of a dreary slog. The weather is overcast, things are looking drab, and we’re counting down the days until spring. Luckily, here in Powell River, we can grow quite a few winter-blooming and early-spring blooming shrubs to […]
Winter in Powell River is practically balmy compared to the rest of Canada, but it still kills off some of our favourite annual plants every year. It’s always sad to see our gorgeous annuals all brown and droopy. Have you ever considered overwintering some of your favourites? Some annuals are only suited for a single […]
While many of us assume summertime is the prime growing season for vegetables, many of our favorite garden veggies are much more suited to the colder weather of late fall and winter. Hot summer sun can end up scorching some veggies or cause plants to flower prematurely instead of developing edible parts. Here are some […]
Summer may have just gotten here, but it’s already time to start planning for a full winter of harvesting!
