By Peg Keenleyside California, arguably the primary source of fruits and vegetables for most of us living up and down the West Coast, is in its fourth consecutive year of severe … more

By Rhiannon Allen The Point Roberts Character Plan Review Committee recently raised the issue of gardening advice for businesses in our commercial/resort zone. Landscaping and … more

By Peg Keenleyside The Ontario government recently announced that effective this July, it will introduce the first regulatory restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticide use for … more

It’s not even close to spring and the crocuses are already appearing along Tyee Drive.Photo by Meg Olson By Rhiannon Allen Years ago, some of us discussed the use of common vs. botanical plant … more

by Peg Keenleyside The sudden passing of my gardening friend and writing colleague Jody Hackleman late last year left me reflecting on the way our gardens might be seen and … more

By Rhiannon Allen   Recently, Point Roberts lost a wonderful woman, friend and gardener. Jody Hackleman was one of the creative forces of the Point Roberts … more

By Rhiannon Allen and Peg Keenleyside   Now our gardens are put to bed for the winter, we have time to dream about the next gardening season. What would make … more

By Peg Keenleyside With the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s a good time to be potting up a big container or two for the front walkway or back deck, to provide winter color, … more