Author: Victoria
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You Asked Us – March 2026
Q. Last year my cabbage head cracked. Why? Cabbage is generally grown for their densely leaved heads and are mature when they are firm and solid to the touch. Cabbage […]
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You Asked Us – February 2026
Q. What do I do with Dahlia Bulbs? Dahlias grow from tubers, not bulbs. These are modified stems that store the nutrients that the plant needs such as starches. They […]
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You Asked Us – January 2026
Q. How can I get rid of cyclamen that has grown into a shady area of my garden? The cyclamen that has been taking over some areas of oak woodlands […]
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You Asked Us – December 2025
Q. How do I deal with aphids on my roses? Aphids are small, soft-bodied, rounded insects which may be black, pink, or pale green. They cluster on new growth on […]
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You Asked Us – November 2025
Q. In addition to Lavender, what are some “shrub size” plants for a dry, sandy slope? There are a number of other shrub-sized plants that will do well on a […]
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VMGA Community Projects
The VMGA’s Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre Project (presentation prepared by Jennifer Kolot)
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Japanese Beetles
by Julie Cohen Background To date, Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have not been found on Vancouver Island, largely thanks to a concerted effort to contain their 2017 arrival in Vancouver. […]
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You Asked Us – October 2025
Q. How do I keep the pink colour on my Hydrangea? The Hydrangea species is native to Japan and now grown in many parts of the world.Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known […]