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Plant Pig Squeak for Next Year

Pig squeaks have big shiny, paddle-shaped leaves surround a sturdy, 16-inch stalk that bursts into exuberant pink, sometimes white, flowers with dark centres. A member

10 Neat Things About Hostas

1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including in Japan where they are

Garden of Kenneth MacDonald

The Garden of Kenneth MacDonald

Story by Shauna Dobbie, photos by David Johnson Visiting the garden of a collector is always a wonder. How many varieties of the plant do

Garden of Ken Popove

The Garden of Ken Popove

Ken Popove of Chilliwack, B.C.Story and photos by Dorothy Dobbie When you are in politics, especially civic politics, your life is hardly your own. So

10 neat things about sun and shade in the garden

About Sun and Shade

1. Deadly shade. Very little will grow in deep, deep shade, say right beside a north facing wall with overhanging eaves where the sun never

clematis beauty

Clematis beauty

There are gardeners who hesitate to plant clematis, fearing that, like hothouse flowers, they may require too much knowledge or care. Nothing could be further

The secret life of ferns: 10 strange and wonderful things

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