Discover the best drought-tolerant plants for your garden and learn how to establish them for long-term resilience. From silvery foliage to deep roots, explore strategies to create a thriving, low-maintenance landscape that endures hot, dry summers with ease.
Heavy clay soil may seem challenging, but it offers unique advantages for certain plants. Discover the best edibles and ornamentals that thrive in clay, along with practical tips to embrace your soil’s natural properties for a vibrant, productive garden.
Wood ash is a sustainable soil amendment rich in nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. While it can slightly raise soil pH, pairing it with elemental sulfur balances its effects, making it an eco-friendly way to improve garden soil health.
Hardiness zones offer a guide to cold tolerance, but plant survival often hinges on other factors like health, winter wet, and wind exposure. Learn practical tips for protecting plants, understanding zone limitations, and ensuring garden success through winter challenges.
In autumn, as gardens transition into dormancy, plants can start to look untamed, with spent flowers, overgrown stems, and seasonal decay. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, shares insights on whether fall pruning is the right choice for your garden. By considering plant health, aesthetics, personal schedules, and the needs of beneficial insects, gardeners can…
Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm dives into the much-debated topic of peat and sphagnum moss, two staples in horticulture. While these materials provide undeniable benefits for plant growth, their use comes with ecological considerations. This article explores their growing qualities, applications, and the nuances of their environmental impact—offering a balanced perspective to guide thoughtful…
Gardeners love a good tip, and the internet is full of them: sprinkle Epsom salts for magical blooms, bury a fish for bumper crops, or save banana peels as a superfood for plants. But do these techniques really work? Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm dives into these popular myths, not to discourage curiosity but…
Lavender has long been celebrated for its beauty, fragrance, and versatility. In a recent visit to Exemplar Horticulture, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm sat down with Julia, an expert grower, to explore the many varieties of lavender and help gardeners determine which type might best suit their needs. Exemplar Horticulture grows 24 different varieties,…
Spider mites can pose a serious challenge for gardeners, especially when growing in conditions that encourage their rapid reproduction. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm dives into this topic, offering practical advice for managing spider mites in both indoor and outdoor settings. By understanding their behavior and employing targeted solutions, you can protect your plants…
Heavy clay soil can be a challenge for gardeners, but Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm offers practical solutions for transforming it into a fertile and workable growing medium. Whether you’re growing ornamental plants, edibles, or roses, understanding and amending your soil can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll explore Jason’s advice on…
Aphids are a common and frustrating pest for gardeners, but with a better understanding of their behavior and the right management techniques, they can be effectively controlled. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm brings his expertise to the topic, sharing practical strategies for addressing aphid outbreaks without resorting to harmful pesticides—or minimizing their use when…
Magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salts, has long been touted as a miracle additive for gardens, especially for roses. But does it live up to the hype? Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm takes a critical look at the claims surrounding Epsom salts, cutting through the misinformation to provide gardeners with evidence-based guidance. While…
Ant infestations can be more than just a nuisance—they can disrupt soil in garden pots, spread aphids in the garden, and even invade spaces inside the home. Recently, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shared a simple and effective strategy for tackling ant problems, whether in the garden, patio pots, or even household spaces. This…
When plant leaves start turning yellow, it’s a frustrating mystery for gardeners everywhere. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm tackled this common question in a recent video, explaining that yellowing leaves can stem from a wide range of causes—sometimes even contradictory ones. Using roses as his example, he broke down the issue into actionable insights…
Most aphids are born pregnant. I say this both as a fun bit of trivia and to make a point: even more than other insect pests, they’re biologically fine-tuned for fast reproduction without any of the “fun stuff” to slow down the process. As in the below picture, the mother aphid doesn’t even interrupt feeding…
