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Planting Tips! Break apart your bulbs and always plant tips up! Plant 4 – 8” apart and 2” deep. Use bone meal and an all-purpose fertilizer (4-4-4) when planting. Use soil amenders such as azomite, worm castings, seasoil, and compost with your potting mix. Cover with mulch. Remove mulch in spring when the last frost has passed. In early spring top dress again with your amended soil, worm castings, seasoil and compost. Add bone meal and your 4-4-4 fertilizer to your top dress. Keep all weeds away! Your garlic needs every bit of nutrition it can. Water every 3 – 4 days or more if very dry. #qathet #bonemeal #growingfoodisfun #growingfood #garlic #growingfoodyoulove #gardeningmadeeasy #gardening #gardeninglove #gardeningtips #gardeningisfun #Veggies #sunshinecoastbccanada #powellriverbc #growyourownfood #powellriver

Platy fish are the cool dudes of the aquarium world! With their flashy colors and funky names like Wagtail, Tuxedo, Rainbow, Hi-Fin, and Mickey Mouse, there's a platy for every fish lover out there. Hailing from Central America and Mexico, platy fish are quite the social butterflies! While they can thrive solo, they truly shine in a gang of five or more. Pro tip: recruit more female fish to the squad to avoid any dude drama among the males! With a bustling school of platies, get ready for some baby boom action! These livebearers skip the egg stage and pop out cute little fry. If you want to keep them safe in the main tank, make sure there's enough plant cover for them to make their hideouts. Or you can play it safe and give the mom-to-be her own special birthing suite in a separate tank. Platies embrace the bliss of underwater companionship - they're chill and love hanging out with other fishy pals like more livebearers, cory catfish, danios, and even some shrimp! Platy Info • pH – 6.5 – 7.9 • Temperature – 71 - 76°F • Grow – 2 -3” • Live – 2 -3 years • Diet – Omnivore #powellriver #powellriverbc #aquariumfish #aquariumlife #aquariumhobby #aquariumsofinstagram #aquariums #aquarium #fishtank #fishofinstagram #platyfish

Need more “mums” in your life? Once winter arrives bring your mums inside and love them even more. When spring arrives next year plant them outside in the garden and have even more blooms for fall! Preferring cooler weather chrysanthemums, known as “mums”, are one of the most eye-catching bloomers for fall. Arriving is such a vast array of colours, red, orange, pink, white, yellow, gold, and burgundy, they will bloom for weeks and will revive and liven up any garden, deck, or patio. #powellriver #shoplocal #powellriverbc #sunshinecoastbccanada #flowerstagram #flowersmakemehappy #flowersofinstagram #flowers #gardening #gardeninglove #qathet #chrysanthemums #mums

African cichlids are one of the most fascinating fish to keep! They do require specific care and tank requirements for best life. To learn more about these personable fish, check out our blog article on African Cichlids. https://mother-nature.ca/african-cichlids-of-the-great-rift-valley/ #powellriver #powellriverbc #sunshinecoastbccanada #aquariumsofinstagram #aquariumhobby #aquariumlife #aquariumfish #aquariums #aquarium #fishtank #fishofinstagram #qathet #africancichlids #africancichlidtank #africancichlid #africancichlidsofinstagram

We have some wonderful cherry trees! Pick them up now for next spring planting. Here is all you need to know to plant your potted cherry tree next spring. Plant in early spring in well-draining soil. Dig your hole 3x larger than the potted to allow the roots to spread out. Top dress with compost and later after your cherry has fruited use a tree fruit blend of fertilizer. Prune only in late winter with the tree is dormant, trim back the canopy to open the center, each cut should be made about ¼ inch above an outward facing bud. Do I need 2 trees for pollination? Yes, for sweet cherries will need 2 compatible species while tart and flowering cherry trees are self-pollinating. Visit our nursery to see all the different cherry trees and pick out your favorites! #trees #tree #qathet #fruittreesofinstagram #fruittrees #cherrytree #cherries #growingfoodyoulove #growingfoodisfun #growingfood #gardening #gardeninglove #powellriverbc #powellriver

Have a peek at some of the beautiful blooms in the nursery right now! Anytime is the perfect time for planting! #pollinatorsgarden #pollinators #powellriver #powellriverbc #flowersmakemehappy #flowersofinstagram #flowers #gardeningisfun #gardeninglove #gardening

Pollinator plants are so essential to any garden. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even bats and ants are our main pollinators. These amazing animals move from plant to plant, attracted by the nectar produced, collecting the pollen from each plant, and moving it from one plant to another. This pollen when delivered will begin the fertilization process and allow seeds to form which allows the plant to reproduce itself. A miracle of nature! Pollinator plants we love to plant! Annuals • Sunflower • Zinnia • Milkweed • Borage • Marigold • Verbena • Calendula • Cosmos • Heliotropism • Agastache • Salvia • Nasturtium Perennials • Echinacea • Nepeta • Golden Rod • Lavender • Aster • Oregano • Rosemary • Scabiosa • Liatris • Bee Balm, Monarda • Mint • Sage • Columbine • Stonecrop • Honeysuckle • Lupine • Foxglove • Even Dandelions! #bees #pollinatorsgarden #pollinatorsmatter #pollinators #plantslover #plants #perennial #perennials #perennialplants #perennialgarden #qathet #gardeningmadeeasy #gardening #gardeninglove #gardeningtips #gardeningisfun #flowers #flowersofinstagram #sunshinecoastbccanada #powellriverbc #powellriver

Annual flowers will bloom from now till fall! Water regularly and feed them a water soluble blooming fertilzer for maximum blooms! Visit our nursery to pick up this planter or build your own! #powellriver #shoplocal #powellriverlife #powellriverbc #sunshinecoastbccanada #sunshinecoastbcisawesome #flowersmakemehappy #flowersofinstagram #flowerstagram #flowers #gardeningisfun #gardeninglove #gardeningmadeeasy #qathet #flowerplanters #blooming #annualplants

We saw these busy bees working hard to collect pollen from these gorgeous blooming Creeping Thyme plants! Here are some handy tips to attract more pollinators to your garden! • Plant a variety of colours o Different pollinators are attracted to different colours • Plant your perennials and annuals in large clumps with mixed species. o Mixing different plants together ensures you have the greatest chance of overall pollination. • Let herbs bloom o Leave some herbs to bloom, these plants are a bounty to a pollinator. • Add water and shelter o Pollinators need places to live and raise the next generation. Create safe homes for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats. • Use pesticides at an absolute minimum or not at all. o Unchecked pesticide use can be devastating to pollinators. o Bee organic 😊 • Plan for all seasons o Give pollinators as much food as possible so they can eat their fill and be ready for the winter hibernation. • Plant early pollinators o Oregon grapes, forsythia, pieris jap., fruit trees, elderberries, and ninebark. • Use native plants in your garden o Native plants will attract your local pollinators! Give them what they most love to eat and they will help you to produce more food for you and your family! #blooming #perennialgarden #qathet #growingfoodyoulove #gardening #gardeninglove #gardeningtips #gardeningisfun #flowers #flowersofinstagram #sunshinecoastbccanada #powellriverbc #growyourownfood #pollinators #pollinatorsmatter #pollinatorsgarden #bees #creepingthyme

Are you ready for summer colour! We have annuals in every colour! Building baskets is easy and fun! #powellriver #powellriverlife #powellriverliving #powellriverbc #shoplocal #flowersofinstagram #flowersmakemehappy #flowerstagram #flowers #gardeninglove #qathet

Looking for blooms? We have you covered! From indoors to outdoors we have a bloom for everyone. Stop by and take a look at what is blooming at Mother Nature! #powellriver #powellriverliving #powellriverlife #powellriverbc #powtown #sunshinecoastbcisawesome #shoplocally #flowersofinstagram #flowersmakemehappy #flowerstagram #flowers #hangingbasket #hangingbaskets #hangingbasketplants #hangingbasketsgalore #hangingbasketflowers #giftideas #blooming

Lee Mackenzie is one of our local artists! Living in the Townsite Lee has drawn inspiration from the many beautiful and historic buildings of Townsite. Along with the Townsite Lee will bring the beauty of Spring indoors with her spring flowing collection. And of course Lee has many different pieces which she has breathed life into directly from her imagination! You can see all the latest Lee Mackenzie artwork on the walls of our Sunroom, downstairs at Mother Nature. #powellriver #powellriverartists #powellriverliving #powellriverlife #powellriverbc #paintings #artist #powellrivertownsite #qathet #qathetregionaldistrict #qathetregion

Our sunroom regularly changes over the seasons. Right now as we are heading into spring we bring gifts in which reflect the brighter days of spring! From shimmering crystals to bright housewares, we have gifts for the home, for the garden, and for people! With gift giving days such as Mother’s Day coming up we have a gift for everyone in our sunroom, including tropical plants! #shoplocal #powellriver #powellriverliving #powellriverartists #powellriverlife #powellriverbc #sunshinecoastbccanada #sunshinecoastbcisawesome #shoplocally #qathet #gifts #gifting #giftideas2024

Decorative stepping stones and whimsical statues will add extra character and design to your outdoor space! We have a selection of stepping stones including paw prints which will look amazing in your garden. Cute animals, sleeping cats, and funny frogs!

Rose Care

We are coming up to the perfect time to plant roses. It is important to wait until at least 2 weeks after the last frost to ensure there is no more frost, and to allow time for the soil to warm slightly. Locate your roses where they will receive a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight. Plant them in loose, loamy, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0 – 6.9. Soak bare rose roots in a bucket of water for 8-12 hours before planting. Prune back to 3-5 buds per cane and remove anything smaller than a pencil. Add compost and aged manure to your planting hole and give plenty of water after planting. Maintenance and Ongoing Care • Deadhead old blooms to encourage new growth. • Remove any wet or soggy blooms to prevent rot. • Remove all debris from the base of your roses to help reduce the chances of disease and insects. • Stop deadheading 3-4 weeks before the 1st anticipated frost of the year to prevent any new growth and then frost damage. • Water regularly. Do not allow your roses to dry out in summer. • When mulching leave 1” of space around the base of the stem. • Fertilize once per month from April to July with rose fertilizer. • For May and June add magnesium sulfate. Pruning Tips • Use a clean and sharp tool only. • Cut at a 45° angle, approximately ¼” above an outward facing bud. • Prune in Spring your hybrid and Floribunda roses before they begin to turn green. • Cut back old wood 30-40% before new growth begins. • Prune in late Summer all your climbing and Rambling roses. #powellriver #powellriverlife #powellriverbc #gardeningtips #gardeninglove #gardeningisfun #qathetregionaldistrict #qathet #qathetregion #roses #roses🌹 #roseslover