Category: Article
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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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A Different Aesthetic for Plants in France in September
I study trees, dendrology, as a tree enthusiast. I am particularly interested in the features of different tree species and how helpful these features are for identifying one tree species […]
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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 […]
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Poor garlic harvest
My garlic was great with large bulbs last year. This year the harvest is very small. Why? There are various issues that can cause reduced size in garlic bulbs. Garlic […]
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Heather dies in one place not in another
My Heather plants have died in one area of garden but are fine in other areas. Why might this be? One of the main considerations for growing healthy heathers is […]
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Prune California Lilac
How to prune California Lilac (Ceanothus)? Evergreen ceanothus (California Lilac) is a reliable and popular shrub for gardens on South Vancouver Island, particularly the cultivar ‘Victoria’ which produces abundant blue […]
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Lemons in Victoria
How do I grow lemons in Victoria? Lemon (and lime) trees may be grown in the coastal region of southwest B.C. A growing location with 6 or more hours of […]