by Shelley Levis
It’s no secret that gardening is good for your health. There is proof that a little garden therapy can benefit ailments such as stress, depression, and anxiety. When it comes to our immune system, some veggies are better than others in their ability to give us a...
by Shelley Levis
TOUR OF HISTORIC STEWART FARM Have you ever been to a Seedy Saturday? This is where local gardeners and plant geeks get together to swap seeds and stories. I was recently invited by the City of Surrey to come out to the Seedy Saturday held at Historic Stewart Farm in...
by Shelley Levis
Grow Edible Flowers Indoors Up until now, growing flowers indoors has usually been limited to bulbs or houseplants. Many bulbs like daffodils or hyacinths can be forced to bloom early and there are plenty of houseplants like violets or peace lily’s that offer...
by Shelley Levis
MINI SUCCULENT CHRISTMAS TREE Hens and chicks produce tons of babies on runners. These can be snipped off and used to create this adorable mini succulent Christmas tree. Trimmings from other less hardier succulents can be used as well if you have some. Once you...
by Shelley Levis
Crock Pot Apple Cider Recipe This recipe is ridiculously easy to make and will have your house smelling wonderful! I decided to experiment with my homemade Crock Pot Apple Cider and came up with a couple of delicious cocktails for fall…. wait till you try...
by Shelley Levis
Cute Succulent Planter Idea’s Among my favorite plant obsessions is succulents. It really is impossible to try and just pick one! As you may know, I get to play with succulents all day as a garden center retail manager. Check out some of my creations...
by Shelley Levis
Nasturtium Jelly Recipe I’ve been growing Nasturtiums for years. They are great in salads, stuffed with herb cheese, and make a delicious jelly that can be served with grilled meats or on soft warm bread. Pick approximately 2 Cups of fresh...
by Shelley Levis
Recycled Planter Ideas My motto… if I can put dirt in it… I’ll PLANT IT! It’s a bit of an addiction really… everything I see becomes a potential planter or garden art project. So, I’ve been going through my photo’s and...
by Shelley Levis
Rhubarb and Cherry Compote Two things ready right now are Cherries and Rhubarb. I’ve done plenty of recipes with Rhubarb using strawberries or raspberries, but when I was given a bag full of cherries from a friends garden I thought, why not try combining...
by Shelley Levis
Easy Succulent Wall Planter Everyone LOVES succulents. How could you not? They are adorable, come in an amazing array of colors and each one of them has a quirky personality. The biggest question I get working at Arts Nursery is: How do I keep them alive?...
