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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 full sun per day and protection from wind is best. If growing trees in the ground, locate against a south or southwest facing wall with…
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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. Original PDF Link Original PDF Link Original PDF Link Original PDF Link Original PDF Link
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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 met in August with Ken and Margaret Hayter, owners of Linden Gardens in Kaleden, see below for more details. We lunched in a shady nook…
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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. Mostly though, I was looking at herbaceous plants growing from tubers, bulb-like corms, and perennial roots; some are considered noxious invasive plants, according to the…
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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 at our front doors or on our patios. There are some simple do’s and don’ts when planting up containers. When planting up a container, of…
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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 culinary uses, and is not reported to be toxic, but is primarily used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. The curry plant is sometimes confused…
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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 Valley, Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. It grows in open woodlands, forest understorey, grasslands, lawns, gardens, trail edges, compost piles and cracks in pavement.…
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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 is recommended that you wait until late April. In particular the reason is waiting until the soil is moist not wet, and the soil temperature…
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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 a perfect world you would have morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sun. With optimal exposure you would have green, variegated green, or gold…