Author: Victoria
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Unhealthy almond tree
I have a 4-5 year old almond tree that looks very unhealthy. It has bad leaf curl. What can I do to save it? To solve your Almond tree’s poor […]
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Calla lily not blooming
Why is my calla lily not blooming? The botanical name Zantedeschia aethiopica more commonly known as Calla or arum lily is not a true lily, nor grown from a bulb […]
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Poison Hemlock
How does one deal with Conium maculatum (poison hemlock)? Poison hemlock stem Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is an invasive poisonous plant found in parts of southern BC, including the greater […]
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Rhubarb leaves with holes
What is causing large holes in my Rhubarb leaves? Large and ragged holes in the leaves of rhubarb are caused by slugs. The conditions in which rhubarb thrives (moist and […]
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Mixing it up Conference 2023: Report
Mixing it up: Saturday, January 21, 2023 We had a wonderful time! Here’s an overview of our day of learning and chatting about gardening, when five local speakers offered us […]
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Did You Know? … About FireSmart
Some things to think about when buying new plants and planning your garden! The extremes due to climate change are now with us, and for BC in the summer of […]
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Central growth in rhubarb
My Rhubarb plants that are 4-5 years old have developed a single large growth in the centre that is much taller than the foliage. What is this and what do […]
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Pruning lacecap hydrangeas
How do I prune lace cap hydrangeas and will they come back after hard prune? How you prune your lace-cap hydrangea depends on what you would like to achieve and […]
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Victoria Gardening Information
You Asked Us Researched answers to questions we have been asked. In process of updating from our old site. Clinic Reference Materials Researched background papers on topics we are often […]