Snowy Zone 8 Winter 2017
A season to be remembered! What a difference between last year 2016 and this year Winter 2017! A very snowy Zone 8 Winter 2017. I do recall we got poured upon for days in April of 2016. Rivers were flowing … Continued
Wild Bird Food
Wild Bird Food Preferences Seems not all birds are alike when it comes to what they prefer for their source of food. It is interesting to note that certain birds seem to prefer certain types of feeders as well. Such … Continued
Natural Insecticide Recipe
Natural Insecticide This is one of the most effective natural insecticides for organic pest control. Dust infected area with the dust of dried crush Pyrethrum Daisy Flowers. Most effective natural insecticide kills safely on contact but not harmful to birds … Continued
Natural Black Spot Control
Generic Spray Recipe for organic pest control of black spot The idea here is to change the P.H. level on the leaves so to create an environment inhabitable to the fungus that creates black spot. This particular recipe calls for … Continued
What Magnolias Like
In general, Magnolias are rather acid loving and prefer a reasonably fertile, loamy and moist soil that drains well. Pick a site that shelters the Magnolia from North and East winds. For the first few years, stake young Magnolia plants … Continued
What’s Wrong With The Jasmine
Recently I was asked what’s wrong with my Jasmine. This plant is in a huge pot just outside the front door of a private home. The location is partial sun. The leaves where shriveled. My first thought was mites or … Continued
Organically Grown Saltspring Nursery
Welcome to Organically Grown Saltspring Nursery Organic Growing At It’s Best Zone 8 Saltspring Nursery Organically Grown Saltspring Nursery. Locally Available Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Vegetables as well as Annually Harvested Viable Seeds Canada Wide, straight from Saltspring Island … Continued