Category: Resource
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You Asked Us – December 2025
Q. How do I deal with aphids on my roses? Aphids are small, soft-bodied, rounded insects which may be black, pink, or pale green. They cluster on new growth on […]
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Japanese Beetles
by Julie Cohen Background To date, Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have not been found on Vancouver Island, largely thanks to a concerted effort to contain their 2017 arrival in Vancouver. […]
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You Asked Us – August 2025
Q. What type of rose best tolerates some shade? While most roses require sun there are many varieties that will tolerate partial shade. This meansthey will still need to receive […]
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
By Anne Patterson After several years of prolonged droughts, watering restrictions, extreme heat and cold, and the threat of wildfires, are you looking for ways to cope with the new […]
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Xeriscaping in the North
Shanna Hunt, MGiT 2024–2025, has carefully compiled comprehensive information on xeriscaping, with a particular focus on best practices for cultivating plants in the unique climate and soil conditions of the […]
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A Pruning Tale
Lots of tips and takeaways in this post. This winter’s crop of Vancouver Master Gardener sprouts was awarded an extra trellis: training in the form of a two-hour session on […]
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Seed Library
A Seed Library operates much like a book library: you “borrow” seeds and later return an equal or greater number of seeds after growing your plants. Unlike a seed exchange, […]
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Growing Vegetables: Enhancing Success Through Companion Planting
Shari Featherstone, MGiT 2024-2025, recently presented a lecture on Companion Planting at the 2025 Prince George Seedy Saturday. She was also invite to present at the Vanderhoof Seedy Saturday and […]