Category: Article
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Junior Master Gardeners
One of the largest volunteer-based projects that the Victoria Master Gardeners supports in the community is the Junior Master Gardeners (JMG) which is run out of the Horticultural Centre of […]
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SPRING SEMINAR 2024 Gardening Well in Today’s World
We had a terrific time at our March 2024 Spring Seminar. Mark your Calendars for March 9th 2025 where we will once again invite the public and our members to […]
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Pruning tall fig tree
I have a fig tree that is top heavy and hasn’t got a lot of branches. What can I do? Fig trees grow very quickly and pruning them when they […]
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Miscanthus giganteus pruning
When do I prune Miscanthus giganteus? This tall grass is a hybrid of Miscanthus sinensis and M. sacchariflorus and originates in Southeast Asia. It grows in a columnar shape and […]
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Raspberries and Mulches
Can I use cedar chips for mulch on raspberries to control weeds? About raspberries Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, all in the plant genus […]
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Myrtus communis
I have Myrtus communis in a container. Can it stay outside in the winter? About this plant: The common myrtle, also known as Foxtail myrtle, Sweet myrtle, True Roman myrtle […]
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The Autumn Leaves
“The autumn leaves” was one of my mother’s favourite songs. Whenever it came on the radio, she would sing along romantically. So I decided to look at some leaves this […]
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Where Are the Colours?
Where are the colours! They are everywhere.Whether we are looking at fall colours from a distance or close-up, fall’s palette is truly magical, a blend of blue mountains and waters, […]