That Bloomin' Garden

[...] Have you ever wanted to know how to organize a seed swap? I love trading seeds with friends but why not take it one step further and organize one for [...]

[...] I probably have much more than is listed. Last year someone donated an unknown Nasturtium to the seed swap. I have a huge bag full of seed which I will package up this week into smaller quantities. If [...]

[...] pods. This is more than enough for my garden next year. Any extras I will package up for our seed swap next February. There is nothing more rewarding than trading seeds with friends! [...]

[...] to trade from my garden. Be sure to package your seeds and label them before you come to the seed swap. Have you heard the ladies from Botanus speak yet? If not you must come to hear about all the [...]

[...] for winter.  As I clean up the garden , cut back plants and rake leaves I will be planting spring bulbs. If you have a garden full of deciduous trees, it’s the perfect place to plant your bulbs. In [...]

[...] container is so full of bulbs there is no room for plant roots. If you haven’t planted spring bulbs get them in as soon as possible for a good showing next spring. Take a walk in your [...]

[...] truck drivers. I am on the warpath. So far this garden has a head start with hundreds of spring bulbs already planted. If I could replicate the Zinnia planting above it would certainly be a [...]

[...] off to the garden. There were leaves to pull back from the garden and be composted. Signs of spring bulbs are everywhere with Crocuses in bloom waiting for the bees to return. As I gardened a friend [...]

[...] projects and they are always looking for more. A few years ago they donated $2500 to the Ladner Community Garden so they could continue to build at the garden. They also help at Delta Secondary school [...]

[...] to get this off the ground. It’s not hard. I did the same thing when starting the Ladner Community Garden. We need people who love this idea, love gardening or have a business in town. Where do [...]

[...] fundraiser for the Ladner Community Garden so they can continue with projects such as teaching children and adults how to grow food [...]

[...] , much of my seed will be shared at the Ladner Seedy Saturday and Garden Expo 2015. The Ladner Community Garden is having a seed swap at the event. You can bring seed to trade and its so much fun. So [...]

[...] bed but it’s too wet yet. As I walked to survey the plants we will be selling for Ladner Seedy Saturday I noticed  the strawberries are greening up. Lots of garden cleanup lays ahead. [...]

[...] Are you attending Ladner Seedy Saturday and Garden Expo 2015. This is the fourth year for this event and I can’t wait to go. This [...]

[...] quantities. If you want to trade seeds, much of my seed will be shared at the Ladner Seedy Saturday and Garden Expo 2015. The Ladner Community Garden is having a seed swap at the event. [...]

[...] to the guys renovating my home upstairs. On top of that I had the windup for our community garden to think about. It was a potluck so food wasn’t the issue. It’s all the details that [...]

[...] ? Read my post on “What is the white stiff stuff in my soil?” I was working in my community garden bed one day and noticed the tiny threads of hyphae in the soil. Gosh, this is kind [...]

[...] blooming. Lettuce is no different. Above you can see the red lettuce plant at my community garden. Before collecting seed, check the original packing to see if your seed was open [...]

[...] . So many people have never seen how food grows. Did you know the most asked question at the community garden is what is that plant as people refer to brussel sprouts. Yes, many have no idea how food [...]

[...] children.  I wanted to create a miniature garden scene inside a pumpkin. So off to the garden center I went in search of the perfect pumpkin. It’s not like I didn’t have a twenty pound [...]

[...] , just how I wanted it. This was my daughters first wreath. Yes, we could have gone to the garden center and bought one but why spend the money if you have the greens in your garden? We didn’t have [...]

[...] photos at  Making a Terrarium- A Snowy Day Project. I love the little rocks I bought at the garden center. You can add these to your new terrarium or just use plant material. That’s the fun with [...]

[...] Walking into a garden center one can be overwhelmed by all the seed choices on display. How does a gardener know what to [...]

[...] for this time of year. What I love about November is the anticipation of blooms on the Viburnum bodnantense. I have been watching it produce its plump buds all month. The flowers are a light pink [...]

[...] . There is always something blooming in my garden. Once the Sedum and Asters finish the Viburnum bodnantense will burst into bloom for the winter.  It’s another month yet until frost arrives so its [...]

[...] should be happening in your garden each month of the year. Above are the blooms of the Viburnum bodnantense which flowers from November to February here on the southwest coast of BC. By the time the [...]

[...] ’t be long before the winter flowers open with the yellow buds of Jasmine and pink buds of Viburnum bodnantense.  I can’t imagine a month without blooms, can you? [...]

[...] bloom now and is a self sower so if the seeds drop to the ground I will have hundreds of new plants in the spring. They are easily removed but the flowering branches can also be removed [...]

[...] . Above is how the greenhouse looked last March. I love being in there and hope to grow some new plants this year. Just looking at this reminds me I need some new pots and labels this year. I am now [...]

[...] . I filled the container with Heuchera that I had propagated. One plant gave me about fifteen new plants and they had to go somewhere. On the right the Heuchera leaves are beginning to change colour. [...]

[...] my kitchen garden plans and hope to get started soon on this area. So I am on the hunt for new plants for my garden. This rose will never be gone as it’s a favourite but I will be looking for new [...]

[...] its bright yellow flowers. This native plant grows well here with its holly like leaves and winter flowers. Out of all the flowers I saw on display this is one that caught my eye. I love the seed [...]

[...] and interesting foliage? They can be grown in the ground and in containers. If you want winter flowers, it’s an excellent choice for the garden. Look for plants that offer interesting foliage [...]

[...] garden to be without flowers so the Sedum saved the day. It won’t be long before the winter flowers open with the yellow buds of Jasmine and pink buds of Viburnum bodnantense.  I can’t [...]

[...] the upcoming holiday season. I am off to decorate for the holidays but will be back with winter flowers and decor. Happy gardening, Kristin [...]

[...] jars of fermenting seeds lined up in the dining room where its darker. So why do I ferment my tomato seeds? It helps to remove the gelatinous coating from the seeds and will help to prevent any [...]

[...] on seeds you know will go quickly. If you have someone take the only ten packages of tomato seeds you have, it doesn’t leave any for others. Seed swaps are a great way to meet other [...]