Worth your time
Books, tools, and websites this garden leans on regularly.
Reading
Regional planting guides beat generic ones every time — look for anything written specifically for coastal BC or the Pacific Northwest.
Understanding clay, drainage, and organic matter explains more garden problems than any pest guide will.
Worth having on hand every winter when the fruit trees are dormant and it's time to shape them.
In the Shed
Weeding, dividing, planting bulbs — one tool covers most hand jobs in the garden.
The single upgrade that made summer watering a non-issue.
A cheap pair that's actually sharp beats an expensive pair that isn't.
Online
Provincial and university extension resources for BC give planting and pest advice actually calibrated to our climate.
Great source for pollinator-friendly species that are genuinely suited to the Fraser Valley.
Local growers are the best source for what actually performs in your specific microclimate.