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Calgary Gardening
The statuary you are most likely to see in a garden in B.C. is either religious (Virgin Mary, St. Francis, St. Joseph or St. Anthony) or classical (Hebe, Venus, The Bather, David, Discus Thrower, Flora or The Three Graces).
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Are you looking for tips on gardening in Calgary's unique climate? How about public gardens in Calgary? Here's where to start.
Find out what's happening on the gardening front around town from courses to conservatory tours and send us your events.
Garden Buzz: The beauty and poignancy of poppies
Remembering the poppy as a symbol of perpetuity
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Remembering gardens of a childhood in England
Standing in my garden this week, watching red maple leaves fall on to yellowing hostas, I remembered the fighting gardeners of my childhood in England, next-door neighbours from my early years...
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Ollie the Pug: You can learn a lot from a tongue-lolling pug
There are many wise sages to learn from: Plato, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela. Not to mention Bono, Wayne Dyer and Jon Stewart.
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If your apple tree isn't producing, here's why
It's the beginning of October, and that precious apple tree you nurtured all season has produced nothing but a few miserable, deformed blobs. What do you do now?
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Sapling from famous Anne Frank chestnut tree planted in Montreal
Michael Vineberg was a young teenager growing up in Montreal when he first learned of the story of Anne Frank.
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In a world-famous Irish garden
Helen Dillon is Ireland's most famous gardener. Her home and garden is located in Ranelagh, Dublin.
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How to Garden with Steve Whysall: Hot pots
What can you grow in a container on your overheated west-facing balcony or patio? The answer is to plant a “hot pot” full of sun-loving succulents
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Deck plants create ambience
Having plants on your balcony or deck has far-reaching appeal. Not only do the living plants appeal to the eye, but they create a certain ambience that only plants can provide.
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English Garden Part IV: The best bloomin’ show Chelsea’s ever had
The Royal Horticultural Society hands out a record 60 gold medals at the 88th edition of the world’s top garden extravaganza
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English Garden Part III: Horticulture heaven
This week, I visited nine of the best gardens in England’s West Country – seven in the picturesque counties of Wiltshire, Somerset and Cornwall, and two in the irresistible charming Cotswolds.
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English Gardens Part II: Wonderful Wisley a right royal treat
I have always wanted to visit Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) flagship garden, located just outside London.
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Read more stories from Calgary garden expert Donna Balzer
Donna Balzer is one of Calgary's best known gardening authorities. For her tips on gardening under the Chinook arch, click on the links.
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Read more stories from Calgary garden expert Nora Bryan
From terrific - and environmentally friendly - grass to 10 tips for container gardening, Nora has plenty of stories to share about gardening in Calgary. To read more, click on the links.
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Become a Locavore
Local or organic? It's a dilemma most Calgarians face in the supermarket. Find out how to make environmentally friendly decisions when shopping for food.
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Floristry: a blooming good time
Elisa Paquet Lessard creates her artistry and earns her income by working in a delicate and perishable medium--flowers.
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Garden Buzz: Keeping the rabbits out
Norah Bryan looks at the tricks and techniques for stopping rabbits from devouring your garden...and wonders if you have a better answer.
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Life at Home
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More home and garden inspiration
Looking for handy decor hints? How-tos? For lots more home and garden stories, including Mike Holmes, click on the links - and enjoy!
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