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Welcome to the blog where I share information, resources and thoughts about my passion for Ecological Gardening.
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Invasive English and Spanish Bluebells
A charming, highly sentimental plant for anyone from the British Isles, this flower is an invasive species on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. There are two types of bluebells: English (Hyacinthoides…
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Plant Profile: Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima)
These clumping small perennials with delightful spring blooms are ideal for rock gardens and the front of perennial beds.
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Plant Profile: Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana)
When I first met this plant, I thought it was an Arbutus tree growing sideways due to harsh conditions as they share the deep red, peeling bark with ovate evergreen leaves. However,…
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Plant Profile: Pacific Flowering Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii)
A beautifully shaped tree with iconic white ‘flowers’ in the spring, this dogwood is a striking addition to any garden or restoration site.
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Plant Profile: White Fawn Lily (Erythronium oreganum)
These easy to grow flowers love moist soil and make an attractive groundcover in the garden shade.
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An Ecological Approach to Spring Garden Preparation
With this year’s mild winter, spring has arrived earlier than expected, catching many gardeners by surprise. Use this guide to get ready for the growing season while supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.…
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Invasive Gorse and Broom
Gorse and Broom are two incredibly invasive plants with similar appearances that out-compete native species, create fire hazards and are very difficult to remove.
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Plant Profile: Farewell to Spring (Clarkia amoena)
The common name acknowledges this species’ habit of flowering in late spring. For this reason, Clarkia amoena is also called ‘summer’s darling’, or ‘herald-of-summer’. The species amoena means ‘charming’, which this plant…
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Case Study: Creating Biodiversity In Gardens (2025-2028)
To increase visibility for my business, I came up with an idea that would benefit property owners, myself, and local plants and animals.
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Plant Profile: Roemer’s Fescue (Festuca roemeri)
An iconic grass known for its close association with the Garry oak meadow ecosystem, this tough and drought tolerant grass with its all-season blue-green leaves is now finding its place in the…