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August 2022 I would like to plant some hostas? Is it too late now (July). Would it be better to wait until the fall or next spring? Also what kind […]

Camellias: Camellias in a pot Juniper: Established juniper has dieback Myrtle Myrtus Communis: https://mgabc.org/node/518 Rhododendrons: Flower spikes removal California Lilac, Ceanothus: Pruning Food producing shrubs for Victoria Hydrangea: Pruning lacecap […]

Should I remove spent rhododendron flower spikes? Deadheading of a Rhododendron, which is the removal of spent flowers, should be done soon after the flowers fade, taking care not to […]

How will I know my quince is ripe? Quince (Cydonia oblonga) fruits are ready to harvest in the late summer or early fall period (late September/early October), when they have […]

Specific Fruits Blueberries: Pollination Figs: Pruning tall fig tree. Lemons: Growing lemons in Victoria Pear tree: Fire blight treatment Quince: How to tell when quince are ripe. Raspberries: Raspberry canes […]

Specific Vegetables (alphabetical) Aspabroc broccolini: What is it? Asparagus: Why are my rows are getting shorter? Curry Plant: Is the curry plant edible? (Also see under Perennials) Carrots: Do I […]

Is Arbutus the name in Canada for Manzanita? How are Arbutus propagated? The name Manzanita refers to Arctostaphylos columbiana (hairy manzanita). It hybridizes where their ranges overlap with Arctostaphylos uva-ursi […]

Whitefly on: carrots

July 2022 How do I get rid of white fly on my carrots? There are several things you can do to help to control white fly using IPM (integrated pest […]

August 2022 Something is going on with my raspberries. For 2 seasons they produce berries but then seem to die back. I dug around the roots and found what looks […]