Category: Landscape & Gardens

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Why Build a Greenhouse? Unlock the Benefits for Your Garden

For gardeners, whether seasoned experts or enthusiastic beginners, a greenhouse can be a transformative addition to any backyard. This versatile structure offers countless advantages, making it a valuable investment for anyone passionate about cultivating plants. Let’s explore the many reasons why building a greenhouse could elevate your gardening experience. A greenhouse’s most celebrated benefit is …

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Tree Planting Challenge: Leave Your Mark with a Heritage Tree

Imagine walking through a park with your grandchildren or visiting your childhood home and pointing to a towering pine or blossoming cherry tree, proudly saying, “I planted that.” The idea of a heritage tree—a living, growing legacy—is not only deeply personal but also a meaningful way to contribute to the environment and beautify the spaces …

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Pumpkin Harvest

Invermere pumpkin harvest meals
Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile squash that is practically the essence of autumn. It is one of the oldest known vegetables to be cultivated by humans for nutritional and aesthetic value. Easy to grow, a small pumpkin patch provides enough fruit for an entire family. Pumpkins are easy to grow with minimal care. They grow …

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Backyard Cottages

Rental revenue from backyard cottage in Columbia Valley
In the past, backyard cottages were sometimes designed for seasonal guests or an elderly parent. They were often quaint dwellings with one or two bedrooms with a small deck and perhaps a garden. Cottages provided separate places for independent and occasional living near the main house. Today, backyard cottages are referred to as accessory dwelling …

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Butterfly Gardens

Make a butterfly garden
There is something about butterflies that instill a deep sense of wonder. They appear to us as fuzzy caterpillars found along the stems and leaves of garden plants. Then, at a certain time, they spin a delicate silk cocoon that becomes their home for many weeks to become a delicate butterfly. This story has captivated …

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