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When do you plant potatoes in Victoria? As a general rule potatoes can be planted in March through June. However in our wet climate (that has seen chilly springs) it is recommended that you wait until late April. In particular the reason is waiting until the soil is moist not wet, and the soil temperature…

Would the Hakonechloa do well in full sun? Hakonechloa grows in zones 4 – 9. It is suggested that the grass be planted in part sun or partial shade. In a perfect world you would have morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sun. With optimal exposure you would have green, variegated green, or gold…

Fire blight : On pears (but applies to apples too) Return to: You Asked Us Question Topics Victoria Chapter page

How can I grow gaura successfully? Oenothera lindheimeri, gaura This is a sun loving, drought tolerant perennial with a long tap root. Its flower stalks are dotted with pink or white, sometimes both, small flowers that wave in the breeze and are loved by some pollinators. Because they dislike wet soil, their growing site must…

My established pear tree had a bad case of fire blight this past spring. It has been pruned but some leaves have turned black. Do I prune these out and what else can be done? Fire blight is a serious disease of plants in the Rosacea family and include trees, shrubs and landscape plantings. Quince,…

The Basics About Scotch Broom for Gardeners. From the Broombusters Invasive Plant Society As Master Gardeners, you understand how each species of plant has unique needs and certain growth patterns. Let’s look at Scotch broom. It is a titan in the plant kingdom, and unfortunately, it is wreaking havoc on ecosystems all over the world.…

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March 2023 The balcony in my new condo is in 24-hour shade. Can you suggest a few plants or shrubs that could handle both living in pots and constant shade? There are several shrubs, evergreens and plants that will grow in containers in full shade but there are some challenges to overcome in this environment.…

March 2023 The balcony in my new condo is in 24-hour shade. Can you suggest a few plants or shrubs that could handle both living in pots and constant shade? There are several shrubs, evergreens and plants that will grow in containers in full shade but there are some challenges to overcome in this environment.…

March 2023 I was wondering how I can figure out if a blueberry plant is the pollinator? I already have one, but today we learned that we need a pollinator. Blueberries are native to Canada and thrive in BC. They belong to the Ericaceae family and like azaleas and rhododendrons, prefer acidic soil. They have…