http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden In The Garden RSS Feed http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2012-01-27_winter_can_still_offer_plenty_to_do_in_the_garden I love hearing Brian Minter talk. Here we are in the grip of freezing temperatures, blistering rain, sunlight deprivation and the want of a beach vacation, while on the popular CBC’s noon hour show Brian is happily extolling the virtues of winter gardening. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2012-01-27_winter_can_still_offer_plenty_to_do_in_the_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-12-16_install_hardy_plants_for_a_beautiful_winter_garden The bones of my garden are visible now. The leaves have fallen from the deciduous trees and shrubs. Some perennials, if left for the birds, are spindly sticks topped by seed heads. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-12-16_install_hardy_plants_for_a_beautiful_winter_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-10-28_raised_bed_possible_answer_to_winter_gardening_slump Do you have poor soil? Does your back complain as you bend over to garden? Are you eager to jump-start your garden in spring? One solution to these problems is raised bed gardening: the use of garden beds raised above the natural level of your garden. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-10-28_raised_bed_possible_answer_to_winter_gardening_slump http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-09-30_fall_is_for_harvesting__canning The crisp, often warm sunny days of early fall are perhaps the very best for getting out into your garden and planning for the next season. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-09-30_fall_is_for_harvesting__canning http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-09-08_how_green_are_your_tomatoes_ It's been a tough summer for red tomatoes. Find out how to turn green into red. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-09-08_how_green_are_your_tomatoes_ http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-08-26_daffodils_repel_bulb_munching_critters They’ve done it again. Deer, squirrels, mice or rabbits – it doesn’t matter. This winter, Point Roberts critters have chewed through 75% of the tulip bulbs planted in my little cottage garden. And, quite frankly, I can’t afford to indulge their expensive appetites. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-08-26_daffodils_repel_bulb_munching_critters http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-07-29_annuals_or_perennials_ It’s one of those oft-asked, top 10 questions gardeners get from friends and neighbors: “What’s the difference between annuals and perennials?” For those who are launching into a garden project, it’s right up there with “What kinds of plants should I buy for my garden – annuals or perennials?” http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-07-29_annuals_or_perennials_ http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-06-24_bugs_in_the_garden Bugs in the garden … ick! Or not? You actually want some bugs in your garden to keep it healthy. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-06-24_bugs_in_the_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-05-27_june_is_time_to_plant_beautifuls_and_edibles June means more than roses here on the Point, as many gardeners are busy planting tasty things to eat. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-05-27_june_is_time_to_plant_beautifuls_and_edibles http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-04-29_planting_season_is_upon_us Planting season is finally upon us, and we are once again faced with challenges in acquiring new plants for our gardens. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-04-29_planting_season_is_upon_us http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-03-25_the_japanese_influence_in_the_west_coast_garden In the wake of the profound devastation and loss faced by the people of Japan, it seems fitting to take an “In the Garden” moment this month to honor the tremendous cultural contribution that the Japanese have made to the evolution of west coast gardening style. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-03-25_the_japanese_influence_in_the_west_coast_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-02-25_in_the_garden With seed catalogues out and nurseries poised to open, March is a great time to plan your kitchen herb garden. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-02-25_in_the_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-01-28_in_the_garden___february_2011 It’s high time for gardening outside the comfort zone. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2011-01-28_in_the_garden___february_2011 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-11-19_in_the_garden___december_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-11-19_in_the_garden___december_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-10-29_in_the_garden___november_2010 Now that your garden is put to bed for the winter, it’s time to put thought into garden planning, particularly for challenging areas of your yard. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-10-29_in_the_garden___november_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-09-25_in_the_garden___october_2010 Just about every culture around the world celebrates the end of the local growing season and the gathering of mature crops with a harvest festival or ritual thanksgiving for the earth’s edible bounty. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-09-25_in_the_garden___october_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-08-27_in_the_garden___september_2010 No, all the work in the garden is not finished with the arrival of fall. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-08-27_in_the_garden___september_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-07-30_in_the_garden___august_2010 As summer memories on the Point go, I’d say this year is definitely shaping up to be a bumper crop. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-07-30_in_the_garden___august_2010 http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-06-25_in_the_garden The Point Roberts Garden Tour is back in a big way! http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-06-25_in_the_garden http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-04-26_in_the_garden_may_2010 Rockeries Got sandy soil? Got rocky soil? Then maybe a rockery is for you! While the old saying is to plant a one dollar plant in five dollar soil (make that at least $5 and $25 in today’s world), some plants grow best in poor but well-drained soil. http://allpointbulletin.com/in-the-garden/article.exm/2010-04-26_in_the_garden_may_2010