
-
Carla Allen
callen@thevanguard.ca
All articles of Carla Allen
-
NS: ACOA invests in Tri-Star Industries
[YARMOUTH, NS] — Tri-Star Industries Limited has received $195,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as a repayable contribution to ... -
The Doomsday Vault to hold 4.5 million seed samples
Deep within a frozen mountain near the village of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, a celebration was held earlier this week to mark the opening of a ... -
Sculptures add a new dimension to gardens in winter
Sculpture can be found in many forms: classic, funky, avant-garde, thought provoking and whimsical, to name a few. Some pieces must be stored ... -
Natures chick magnets
So Valentine's Day is over and guys don't have to think about flowers again for another 11 months ... right? Not if the Netherlands Flower Bulb ... -
Getting time to think green on the garden scene
For those who enjoy getting out to gather new ideas and socialize, here are a few notable events taking place in the next few months. You can ... -
Hear, hear, its time to pick the plants of the year
Several garden club program organizers have contacted me asking what plants have been chosen to represent 2008, so I'm dedicating today's column ... -
Bring on the brrrrr ... the scoop on plants that...
Winter clamped down on the province with bitterly cold temperatures last week after treating us to a balmy few days of spring-like weather. ... -
Indoor-outdoor living spaces to become even more...
It's hard to deny that trends hold a fascination for most of us. Learning about them serves as a guide to some but even for those who don't plan ... -
Winterberry arrangements can last through the four...
There's a raised garden built from rocks in Woods Harbour that looks good 12 months of the year thanks to careful planning. The large ... -
Its a spectacular year for daylilies
Theyre tough, spread quickly, grow in sun or shade, have attractive foliage and flowers, plus you can eat them. What more do you want from a ...


