For years I have been told that marigolds in the garden are beneficial. I always thought as a child growing up that they had a certain odour that I didn’t really care for. Ha ha! But now that I am a gardener I have really been able to embrace marigolds…
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Seed Starting Tips and Tricks
Gardening is a hobby that I love. It is wonderful to get to be outside and watch things grow. I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride when I garden. I love seeing a tiny seed many months later turn into a beautiful healthy flower with many intricate parts. It…
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Let’s Prep the Pollinator Garden For a New Season
Last year we made our new pollinator garden using a variety of West Coast Seeds. The results last summer were stunning. We had great success with all of the seed varieties in the seed packets. In a previous blog post I wrote about the importance of keeping old growth in…
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Get ready for Summer Gardening!
Do you ever get really excited about something? Well on my latest adventure to my local garden centre I soaked up the wonder of the West Coast Seeds display. I perused the great selection of seeds and was so excited to find some ground cherry seeds. I had recently seen…
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Planning a Pollinator Garden
I love gardening. It is a chance to spend time outside, an opportunity to nurture seeds and grow food for our family. Over the years I have developed my skills in the garden and have enjoyed sharing my gardening knowledge with others. We usually like to have one or two…