Category: Article
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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 […]
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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 […]