Herbs for Us and the Bees
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, Hippocrates (400 BC). So what does this mean. Our modern...
Gardening for Hummingbirds
For me, I get more joy out of watching the birds and various insects using the plants in my garden,...
Getting Out Into Nature
Humans just like every other species have evolved with nature. The last one hundred years has seen incredible advances in...
Getting Involved to Help Nature
Why should we get involved in helping nature? Because we depend on nature. Even if we are not interested in...
The Right Plant for the Right Spot
Before you head off to the garden centre to buy plants, take a look at the spot you want to...
Bumble Bees of BC
Bumble bees belong to the genus Bombus which in Greek means “a buzzing sound” because of the low hum these...
Stay on the Trail
Staying on the trail, whether you are walking, bike riding, or in or on an off-road vehicle, is important. The...
Amazing Lichens
Lichens are one of life’s amazing life forms and found around the world. They are a symbiotic relationship between a...
A Few Things to Think About When Buying Plants
Plants evolve over time; meaning they adapt to thrive under the conditions of the area they grow in. This happens...
The Biogeoclimatic Zones of British Columbia
Getting to know where you live, what plants grow there, and what animals live there, can be fun. Understanding some...
