Category Archives: Blog

5 Common Seed-Starting Mistakes for Better Germination

Growing a garden from seed can be both exciting and rewarding. It allows you to [...]

5 “CRITICAL” MISTAKES WHEN GROWING CUCUMBERS AND HOW TO FIX THEM

Cucumbers are a go-to vegetable for many home gardeners. They’re refreshing, straightforward to grow, and [...]

14 Must-Grow Plants in March: DH Garden Centre’s Spring Guide

Whether you’re nurturing a backyard plot or a sunny windowsill, this month is all about [...]

Guide to Thriving Prayer Plants: Say Goodbye to Crispy Leaves!

If you’ve ever heard that Prayer Plants (Maranta, Calathea, Ctenanthe, and Stromanthe) are impossible to [...]

The Best Low-Light Houseplants for Your Home

Discover the best low-light houseplants perfect for Vancouver and Canadian climates. Learn expert tips for [...]

Perennial Vegetables: Grow Once, Harvest for Decades 

Gardening enthusiasts know the joy of seeing their plants flourish season after season. But wouldn’t [...]

Reviving Vancouver’s Garden Soil with Terra Preta Principles

Vancouver’s mild, rainy climate is a gardener’s dream in many ways—but even here, soil fertility [...]

Mastering Brassicas: Your Ultimate Guide to Growing Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli & More

Discover expert strategies for growing perfect Brassicas at DH Garden Centre. Learn timing, watering, fertilizing, [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Claytonia and Unique Greens at DH Garden Centre

Discover expert tips for growing Claytonia and unique greens at DH Garden Centre. Our organic [...]

The Secret to Perfect Radishes: A Gardener’s Guide to Success

One late afternoon in Vancouver, as light rain drizzled over the small Garden Centre’s roof, [...]