by Shelley Levis
There are a lot men out there that LOVE their gardens! I know, because I see couples shopping in the garden center all the time and I’ve made the mistake of assuming it was the wife who chose the plants in the their shopping cart. So, I thought it...
by Shelley Levis
One of the number one questions I get asked at the garden centre regarding plants and hanging baskets is… “Will this bloom all summer?” This is the part where I make them raise their right hand and ask them to repeat after me…. I...
by Shelley Levis
Mini Gardens are more than just Fairies, they are little worlds we can create on just about any subject and in anything that will hold dirt! On Saturday May 24th I hosted a Hometalk Spring Garden Craft Party at Milner Village Garden Centre where I’ve...
by Shelley Levis
Keyhole Garden Tutorial Here’s another small space garden method to try. Dr. Deb Tolman is the original creator of this concept of rolling a garden bed and compost into one. It’s based on the lasagna garden method where layers of recyclable...
by Shelley Levis
Square Foot Gardening Method Small space gardens can be a challenge! My focus this year is to re-create several niche gardens that we see hovering around the internet through live demonstrations at the garden centre I manage. One of those projects includes the...
by Shelley Levis
Mother’s Day Planters Beautiful planters and hanging baskets are the number one gifts for mom’s on Mother’s Day. There certainly is no shortage of pre-made options out there but if your looking to customize a planter designed for your...
by Shelley Levis
Understanding the Difference Between Geraniums and Pelargoniums What a topic! There are hardy geraniums also known as cranesbills or storksbill, ivy or trailing geraniums, pelargoniums, seed geraniums, zonal, scented, regal and variegated geraniums. Is your...
by Shelley Levis
3 Easy to Grow Perennial Vegetables Make space in your garden for these long lasting favorites that will give you plenty of harvests for many years to come. Asparagus This long lasting delicacy includes both female and male plants. All male...
by Shelley Levis
Natural Garden Remedies for Earth Day The Garden Charmer’s decided in honor of Earth Day that we would do collaborative posts about garden methods, tips and projects that are both good for you and the environment. Be sure to check out all the links below. I...
by Shelley Levis
The NorthWest Flower and Garden Show is an annual event full of design idea’s, horticultural delights and Spring Garden Inspirations. I make the trip from B.C. down to Seattle every year to see what’s new and to rejuvenate my gardening soul during...
