Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and ...

If you're wanting to make your yard more wildlife friendly to attract birds and butterflies, there's one magnificent tree you might like to grow.

Siren — In Greek mythology, a siren is a half-woman, half-bird creature that lures sailors to their watery deaths by way of ...

It was at the Musée d’Orsay where amongst paintings ranging from Cezanne to Gauguin, one stood out the most, “Saule pleureur” by Claude Monet. The blending colors of the leaves and the textured bark, ...

Rooting tip cuttings from parent plants is a way to produce new plants that are copies of the parent. It's fairly easy to do ...

Wavy hair, by contrast, is the most forgiving. “Waves naturally create texture,” he notes. “The challenge is keeping frizz ...

For many years after the lumber mill closed, Valemount looked like it would become just another abandoned resource town in rural B.C. Today, Valemount is a case study for why investing in outdoor ...

The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the ...

Seeds are the beginning of a plant’s life cycle, but a checklist of crucial steps needs to be taken to start their life cycle ...

While avocado trees can be sulky, Kem Ormond reckons they're worth the effort. Photo / 123rf Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s giving you ...

Ideally, the gardener should cut offsets in the spring, when the plant is ready to grow, rather than while it is in bloom.

Nearly 1,600 trees were planted recently along the Ugum hillside, and another tree planting activity is set for Oct. 5 — moving closer to the goal of planting more than 5,000 trees this year. This is ...