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A Mini Tour of our Display Area - Spring has sprung and new plants are arriving all the time. Do a 360 degree spring around our display area. #phoenixperennials
A Mini Tour of our Display Area - Spring has sprung and new plants are arriving all the time. Do a 360 degree spring around our display area. #phoenixperennials
Get your tulips to rebloom! We’ve got tips and tricks for you in this short video. Enjoy! #tulips #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix #tulipa #springbulbs
Get your tulips to rebloom! We’ve got tips and tricks for you in this short video. Enjoy! #tulips #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix #tulipa #springbulbs
BLACK MONDO FOR THE WIN! Look at this great use of black mondo grass at the Miller Garden in Seattle. LOVE IT! #blackmondograss #mondograss #ophiopogon #phoenixatlarge #millergarden
BLACK MONDO FOR THE WIN! Look at this great use of black mondo grass at the Miller Garden in Seattle. LOVE IT! #blackmondograss #mondograss #ophiopogon #phoenixatlarge #millergarden
BLUE POPPIES! Learn more about one of the holy grails of the gardening world: the fabled Himalayan blue poppies or #Meconopsis. You’ll also get some tips on how to grow them. #bluepoppy #himalayanbluepoppy #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix
BLUE POPPIES! Learn more about one of the holy grails of the gardening world: the fabled Himalayan blue poppies or #Meconopsis. You’ll also get some tips on how to grow them. #bluepoppy #himalayanbluepoppy #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix
WINTER DAPHNE - Daphne odora is a must-have shrub for intoxicating spring fragrance which is a mix of sweetness and tropical citrus. Learn more including how to grow it in this short video! #daphne #daphneodora #millergarden #springfragrance #spring #phoenixatlarge #phoenixperennials
WINTER DAPHNE - Daphne odora is a must-have shrub for intoxicating spring fragrance which is a mix of sweetness and tropical citrus. Learn more including how to grow it in this short video! #daphne #daphneodora #millergarden #springfragrance #spring #phoenixatlarge #phoenixperennials
SNOW TRILLIUM - Get to know Trillium grandiflorum, Ontario’s floral emblem and a wonderful woodland treasure for the shade garden. #trillium #trilliumgrandiflorum #snowtrillium #ontario
SNOW TRILLIUM - Get to know Trillium grandiflorum, Ontario’s floral emblem and a wonderful woodland treasure for the shade garden. #trillium #trilliumgrandiflorum #snowtrillium #ontario
Our orchid cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides, is in full bloom. Come see it this weekend for yourself and take home a baby plant. Orchid cactus are easy houseplants! #orchidcactus #disocactus #houseplants #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix
Our orchid cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides, is in full bloom. Come see it this weekend for yourself and take home a baby plant. Orchid cactus are easy houseplants! #orchidcactus #disocactus #houseplants #phoenixperennials #fabatphoenix
A UNIQUE WINTER GROUND COVER - Hardy #cyclamen, in this case Cyclamen hederifolium, the ivy-leaved cyclamen, forms wonderful wintergreen carpets at the Miller Garden after their Sept-Nov blooms. #millergarden #phoenixatlarge #phoenixperennials #hardycyclamen #cyclamenhederifolium
A UNIQUE WINTER GROUND COVER - Hardy #cyclamen, in this case Cyclamen hederifolium, the ivy-leaved cyclamen, forms wonderful wintergreen carpets at the Miller Garden after their Sept-Nov blooms. #millergarden #phoenixatlarge #phoenixperennials #hardycyclamen #cyclamenhederifolium
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Podcasts
Gary Lewis on Ground Covers for Every Garden
The Plantastic Podcast
Plants can’t talk, but we can!
The Plantastic Podcast is a show for plant killers, green thumbs, and everyone in between. Listen along as Dr. Jared deconstructs the practices of the best plantspeople of our time so that you can better cultivate your plants and yourself.
In this wide ranging episode explore the wonderful world of ground covers with plantsman Gary Lewis who speaks about his book The Complete Book of Ground Covers.
Then take a dive into some of Gary’s philosophies on running a successful nursery and how to combat plant blindness plus lots of other fun banter and discussion.
Journey Through the Joys of Gardening and the Magic of Ground Covers with Gary Lewis
Because Everyone Has a Story Podcast
Join us on a botanical journey with Gary Lewis, M.Sc., a plant connoisseur whose rich history with horticulture has blossomed into a nursery boasting over 5,000 plant varieties. Gary’s life is a colourful journey, from the hibiscus in his grandmother’s garden to the exotic flora of distant lands, marked by a deep-seated passion and knowledge for plants.
Gary is the President of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd. He has built the nursery into one of the best-known destinations for home gardeners and plant enthusiasts from all over the Lower Mainland in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He also wrote the encyclopedia “The Complete Book of Ground Covers” 4000 Plants That Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape.
This episode is a treasure for plant lovers. We trace Gary’s roots from a young botanist to the creator of an indispensable guide on ground covers. His scientific background sheds light on the fascinating intersection of plant ecology and practical gardening, enlightening us on the value of diversity in the plant kingdom.
As we traverse the lush pathways of Phoenix Perennials, Gary reflects on the recent gardening surge sparked by the global pandemic, reminding us how tending to our gardens can be a source of solace and community strength. His dedication to nurturing plants and the people who care for them resonates deeply. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that celebrates the perennial joys of gardening and the shared growth we experience through our love for plants.
