Category: Article
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MGABC AGM Documents
The MGABC holds its AGM annually in late September/early October. All members are encouraged to attend the Virtual event and read the Agenda, previous year’s Minutes and Consolidated Chapter Reports. […]
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Gardening Perspectives: Now & What’s to Come
by Mary Trainer, Master Gardener-in-Training with the Okanagan Master Gardeners Sitting down to talk with seasoned and successful gardeners can be enlightening and thought-provoking. Such was the case when I […]
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Flowers during the Heat of Summer
Most trees have blossomed by now, though a handful more blossom each month, mostly because they are ornamentals and come from somewhere else. And some shrubs are still in bloom. […]
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Ingredients for Container Growing
What kinds of ingredients should be considered when preparing for ornamental plants in a container? Please provide any hacks you may have for container gardening. We all like some cheer […]
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Curry Plant
Is the Curry plant edible? The curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and aromatic foliage from the Mediterranean region. It has some reported medicinal and […]
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Shiny geranium
The shiny geranium (Geranium lucidum) is native to Europe and Asia. As of 2021 it has been found in southwest B.C. including the greater Victoria, Sooke, Salt Spring Island, Comox […]
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Planting potatoes in Victoria
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 […]
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Hakonechloa grass
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 […]
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Growing Gaura
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 […]