Author: Victoria

Master Gardener Clinic Reference Materials Updated November 2025 These articles were originally written to provide our members with a quick brush-up on topics we are often asked about during our clinics, but then we thought: why not make them public? They are good gardening resources for everyone. They are listed two ways: alphabetically, and then…

What should I plant with my thyme in a container? All varieties of thyme are suitable to plant in containers except those that are mat-forming which are used for groundcovers, often sold in garden centres as ‘creeping’ thyme. Thyme is a Mediterranean member of the mint family with various scented leaves and masses of little…

My Camellia is being eaten by deer. Can I put it into a pot container? The plant is still small/medium size. Camellias grow very well in our West Coast climate and do well in pots with some extra care and attention. When replanting your Camellia there are a few important things to consider: Planting –…