Each year thousands of visitors tour Minter Gardens in Chilliwack, BC. Thousands more tune in to Brian Minter's radio shows. Now, Brian has combined his passion for growing and his encyclopedic love of plants in a comprehensive guide. Imagine having a personal glimpse at the information Brian has collected through his work - details on soil preparation, the most successful cultivars, the hardiest perennials. This book is all that and more. It goes far beyond the realm of basic how-to guide to provide tried and tested combinations uniquely suited to the Canadian climate. From making the most of your vegetable patch to creating the extravagant hanging baskets for which Minter Gardens is known, this book is the ultimate guide. Brian knows each plant as well as you know an intimate friend. His planting tips, care methods, and lists of favourites are invaluable. This book allows your garden to benefit from Brian''s years of experience.

To purchase Brian Minter's New Gardening Guide: Fresh Approaches for Canadian Gardeners, please visit Chapters.Indigo.ca.

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Magazine & Newspaper Articles

Brian is a syndicated newspaper gardening columnist, and also has several regular columns in various gardening magazines. Check your news-stand for current issues, or contact these publications directly:

• GardensWest Magazine
• Canadian Garden Centre & Nursery Magazine (trade publication)
• Canadian Florist (trade publication)
• Chilliwack Progress Newspaper
• Abbotsford News
• TriCity News
• Maple Ridge News

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Successful Gardening DVDs

Brian Minter has produced two gardening DVDs: 'Spectacular Hanging Baskets' and 'Successful Gardening Techniques for Vegetable Gardens'. They are available for purchase for $17.99ea plus applicable tax and shipping fees (or free rental to Minter Club Members). To purchase or borrow videos from this series, please contact Jo-Ann Chabot.

Spectacular Hanging Baskets ~ Two Programs on One DVD!
Part 1 - Sun & Shade Baskets
Brian Minter shows how to choose the right size basket, what mix of soil, plants, light exposure, watering, fertilizing and more make for a healthy basket garden. Published: 1995. Length: 40 minutes
Part 2 - Moss Baskets & Feeding
Brian Minter shares more tips for the basket garden: choosing the right frame, lining the basket with moss, choosing and arranging plants, seasonal planting and more. Published: 1995. Length: 32 minutes

Successful Gardening Techniques ~ Three Programs on One DVD!
Part 1 - Preparing Your Garden
Learn why raised beds are more productive, construction detail, proper soil preparation, overall planning, plant selection, soil additives, stratifying seeds, proper seed sowing and more. Published: 1995. Length: 40 minutes.
Part 2 - Transplanting & Fertilizing
Learn proper seed sowing, transplanting tricks, planting tomatoes, protecting tomatoes from blossom end rot, proper watering, fertilization, vegetable thinning and more. Published: 1995. Length: 42 minutes.
Part 3 - Preparing for Harvest
Learn how to stake pole beans and tomatoes, finishing fertilizers - what types to apply and how, controlling pests - either organically or with some chemical help, preventing tomato blight and more. Published: 1995. Length: 55 minutes.

Please note that each Part of the above programs is also available on VHS. VHS tapes are available $4.99ea or 3 for $10.00, plus applicable tax and delivery. We also have two VHS programs on germination: Seed Germination & Flowers and Vegetables & Herbs. Please contact Jo-Ann Chabot to order.

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