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Ingredients for container growing Return to: You Asked Us page Victoria Chapter page

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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