Play in the Dirt
- Growing Tomatoes: A Collection of Expert Advice
I don’t know about you, but I can never get enough advice on growing great tomatoes. Over the years, we’ve put a number of articles on our website and in our newsletters. Click here and here to read them.
Recently we came across this superb collection of advice and tips from Mother Earth News that we thought we should pass on to all you tomato lovers out there.
Create Beauty
- Tips for a Great Hanging Basket
Victoria is known for its hanging baskets and your garden or patio can easily be part of this tradition.
To begin you need a wire basket. The bigger the basket the better in this instance, as a bigger basket leads to higher water retention which means less maintenance and greater opportunity for bigger and more vibrant plants. Read more …
Shop the Stores
- Bean & Pea Rings
Here’s a smart idea! A heavy-duty plastic ring that you can snap 8 bamboo stakes into to make an instant support for edible peas, sweet peas and beans. Also available with a grow bag for those gardeners who garden on a deck or balcony.
Over the Fence
- Workshops at Dig This
Mother’s Day Workshop for Kids. Dig This Sidney. Saturday, May 13th. 11 am to 12 noon.
Make a lovely planter garden to take home and give to Mom, Grandma or someone else that’s special. The course fee includes all materials needed such as plants, container, soil, and decorations. For children aged 6-13. Cost $15 each. Please register, space is limited. Our phone number is 778-426-1998.
The Good Stuff
Hello Spring It’s been a crazy winter here on the southern half of Vancouver Island. Our Eastern friends were laughing as we experienced a “real Canadian winter”. But spring never fails to show up and we gardeners are more than ready for it. To celebrate the arrival of spring, I created this spring-inspired wreath for my front door.
Let the gardening season begin!
What We Dig Now
- Acacia Wood Bench
This smart looking acacia wood bench is attracting a lot of attention in our stores this spring. Acacia is a sustainable tropical hardwood that is increasingly being used to replace unsustainable teak.
If you’re looking for a bench that is strong and durable, come have a look at these beautiful benches.