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Garden Wisdom Blog — category: Garden Wisdom

European Chafer Beetles

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European Chafer Beetles

Although they arrived from Europe, they’re well at home now in BC’s Lower Mainland and many other regions. This lively beetle (Amphimallon majalis) has an annual life cycle that is worth understanding in an attempt to control it. The beetle spends its childhood and teen years as a grub in the soil, feeding on the roots of grasses, particularly in lawn areas. As an adult, it emerges, mates, and then lays the eggs for a new generation. In the larval stage, the chafer can cause some damage to lawns resulting in brown patches. But because they are so substantial, they...

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News: The Diamond Family Acquires Pinebush Home & Garden

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News: The Diamond Family Acquires Pinebush Home & Garden

The Diamond Family, owners of West Coast Seeds, has acquired Pinebush Home & Garden Ltd. We’re excited to work alongside another environmentally-conscious company.   Founded over 8 years ago by the Gerber family, Pinebush is an Ontario based company that distributes its brand of unique and distinctive bird feeders as well as garden tools and accessories throughout Canada and the United States. Daniel Gerber stated: “Our family is very pleased with Pinebush’s track record of success over the years and is confident that the Diamond family will be excellent stewards of the Pinebush brand, going forward.” According to Craig Diamond, president of Diamond Investment Group Ltd., “Pinebush resonates...

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Gifts for Gardeners

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Gifts for Gardeners

All gardeners can appreciate a gift that is thoughtful and useful. From newbies to gardening veterans, we have a gift that any gardener will love. Check out our favourite holiday gifts for gardeners, and consider adding a few to your holiday shopping list.   Growing food indoors requires ample light.   Indoor Growing Systems At this time of year, most gardeners are itching to get outside and start planting. If your recipient has to wait out a few more months of frozen ground, consider gifting them an indoor growing system. In a small space, the indoor lighting systems will grow...

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Share Your Garden Wisdom Video Contest: Tips and tricks

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Share Your Garden Wisdom Video Contest: Tips and tricks

Earlier this year, we asked you to create a video to share your garden wisdom. Every video acts as an entry to our video contest, where the winner receives a $500 gift card to West Coast Seeds. We’ve enjoyed watching every entry that has come in so far! You can watch all of them on our Youtube channel, or on our Facebook page. For those still considering making a video, there’s still time! Many of us have gardens that are at their peaks, so it’s a great time to get something on camera. Here are our top tips for making...

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Mother's Day Gift Bag

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Mother's Day Gift Bag

With Mom’s special day fast approaching, we put together a simple Mother’s Day gift bag you can print at home. Cut it out from the template and follow our instructions for folding and gluing (or taping) into its final shape. Add a ribbon for a touch of style. The gift bag is the perfect size for a handful of seed packs, or some other, small-sized garden gifts. Isn’t it too late to plant seeds? No! There are a host of flowers, herbs, and even vegetables that benefit from planting into the warm soil of May and June. We’ve included a...

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