After the major plant losses in our gardens last year, due to a severe January cold spell, it’s time to prepare for any ...

We’re enjoying the spectacular autumn colours of so many beautiful trees and shrubs right now, which means it is also the ...

As a University of B.C. student, living with my wife in a basement suite on Oak Street, we often enjoyed the green space of parks close by and I became an admirer of the Vancouver Parks Department.

Finding just the right gift for someone who has a passion for gardening can be a bit of a challenge. Most of the gardening community appreciate gifts that are a little unique, a little bit of fun, and ...

One of the most beautiful, but often overlooked, plants is the erica or winter flowering heather family. Today’s new introductions are compact, offer many shades of foliage colour, feature a ...

As darker, chillier conditions outside make it less pleasant to enjoy our gardens, it’s time to turn our attention indoors. Cooler outdoor temperatures and shorter days also contribute to ...

Story by Brian Minter • 11h It’s been a great summer for patio enjoyment, but as the cooler temperatures set in, it’s time to ...

Late summer grasses are certainly some of my go-to plants for making that changeover into autumn. I know that purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum) is rated a zone 9 annual, but it ...

For the past many years, the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects and other generous sponsors have invited prominent landscape ...