Author: Victoria
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You Asked Us – September 2025
Hazelnuts are monoecious, meaning the tree has separate male and female flowers. The flowers maybloom at different times. Time of bloom for male and female flowers is important for receptivity […]
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Lesser Celandine
Invasive Species in Southwestern BC by Laura Black Name: Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculas ficaria) Common Names: lesser celandine, pilewort, figwort, fig buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ficaria Status in BC: Weed […]
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Becoming a Master Gardener in Victoria
Would you like to join an exciting, dynamic group of Master Gardeners who strive to bothcontinue their education, but also do good work in the community? Then consider joining theVictoria […]
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You Asked Us – August 2025
Q. What type of rose best tolerates some shade? While most roses require sun there are many varieties that will tolerate partial shade. This meansthey will still need to receive […]
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You Asked Us – July 2025
Q. When is a plant considered invasive? A plant is considered “invasive” when it’s introduced to a new place (where it doesn’t naturally belong), and then it basically takes over! […]
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You Asked Us – June 2025
Q. My Fatsia Japonica looks sick. Could it be a fungal disease? It gets full sun in the afternoon. Fatsia japonica is also known as glossy leaved paper plant, castor oil plant, […]