Author: Victoria
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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 Master Gardeners! Our mission is to promote evidence-based sustainable horticulture through the education of ourmembers and the public, as well as community service initiatives. We…
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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 at least 4 – 5 hours of sun per day to thrive. There are both shruband climbing varieties that will grow in semi-shaded areas. The…
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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! It grows really aggressively, out-competes the local plants, and starts messing with the natural balance of the ecosystem. So, it’s not just about being non-native; it’s…
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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, fig-leaf palm or Japanese aralia. It is a species of flowering plants in the family Ariliaceae, native to southern Japan and southern Korea, although it…