Author Archives: Darrell Smith
What a green corner at home does to a grey Vancouver day
A green corner at home is a few plants grouped in the spot where you[...]
Garlic Scapes, the Second Harvest Most Gardeners Waste
Garlic scapes are the curling stalk hardneck garlic sends up in early summer. What they[...]
Plants for Windowless Offices: What Really Survives in Vancouver
Plants for windowless offices are a short list, and one honest answer. Here is what[...]
Why Office Plants Die in Vancouver, and How to Stop It
Why office plants die in most Vancouver workplaces comes down to five things, not bad[...]
Who Waters the Office Plants? The Question That Decides Whether They Live
Who waters the office plants is the question that decides whether they live. Here is[...]
When Should You Cut Garlic Scapes
When to cut garlic scapes: wait for one full curl, then snip above the top[...]
How to choose a pot in Vancouver that will not drown roots
The hole in the bottom of a pot decides whether roots sit in water or[...]
Bulb Lasagna: How to Layer Spring Bulbs in One Pot
Bulb lasagna is three layers of bulbs in one pot, so it flowers from late[...]
Can You Plant Supermarket Garlic in Canada? What Actually Happens
Wondering if you can plant supermarket garlic in Canada? Here is what really happens in[...]
In Vancouver, repot in March unless the roots cannot wait
In Vancouver the easiest months to repot a houseplant are March, April and May. Repot[...]