October 10, 2014 Those Big Purple Flowers “What are those big purple lollipop flowers and do you have any?” is a question we get quite a bit in late spring when people see these flowers... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
November 29, 2013 Growing Amaryllis Amaryllis bulbs are a popular gift this time of year when you don’t know what to get someone or to give as a hostess gift. They’re big,... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
November 24, 2013 Paperwhites ~ Easy to grow! If you’re one of those who don’t have a green thumb, one who manages to kill even the hardiest of plants, and one who receives silk plants for... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
October 18, 2013 Flower Bulbs – Size DOES Matter Look at that sunshine! Can you get better bulb planting weather than this? I think not. October is the perfect month for planting all kinds of... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
February 19, 2013 Starting Begonia Indoors On these somewhat dismal days of winter gardeners are anxious to get dirt under their fingernails and the scent of soil in their nostrils. While... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
October 2, 2012 Not so Deer-licious Bulbs There’s a reoccurring theme at the garden centre in Parksville. The question most asked, the number one requirement when picking out... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
August 18, 2012 Summer Blooming Bulbs Is it Spring yet? Almost. March 19th is the last day of winter. Ever notice how the word winter sounds so cold and dark yet one day later its... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
August 18, 2012 Dahlias, Easy to Grow Dahlias are one of my favourite flowers to cut for a vase in the house. Partially because there are so many blooms on one plant that you hardly... By Cultivate Garden & Gift
August 16, 2012 Fall Blooming Crocus When you think of crocus you picture bright yellow and purple flowers, planned en masse and bringing cheer after a long, dreary winter. What if I... By Cultivate Garden & Gift