We get a lot of questions at our garden clinics and don’t always have the time or the tools to give full answers, but we take note of the questions and research some of them later. This collection of questions and fully researched answers dates back several years.
You can browse through the categories below, or do a more directed search by entering your topic in the Search box in the upper left. That search covers the whole of the Master Gardeners of BC site, not just Victoria, so you may see entries from any of the six chapters as well as material we have included that relates to your topic.
Latest Answers
March 2026
February 2026
January 2026
- How can I get rid of cyclamen that has grown into a shady area of my garden?
- How can I protect my winter veggies from cold weather?
December 2025
November 2025
- In addition to Lavender, what are some “shrub size” plants for a dry, sandy slope?
- Can I grow Calendula as a perennial? I want to make calendula salve.
October 2025
September 2025
- I bought and planted a hazelnut tree last year. Do I plant another one for pollination?
- Can gardenia be grown in a pot in the shade? How much should I water it?
August 2025
- What kind of rose best tolerates some shade?
- What type of soil amendment would help with growing Blueberries?
July 2025
June 2025
By Topic
Edibles: Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, Herbs,Potatoes
Ornamentals: Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Water plants, Moss, Dahlias
Garden Management: Soils, Compost, Propagation, Companion planting, Gardening year, Invasive species, Mulch
Garden Health: Pests, Diseases, Climate Change, Beneficial Insects
Odds and Ends: Balconies, Containers, Houseplants
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