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You Asked Us – March 2026
Q. Last year my cabbage head cracked. Why? Cabbage is generally grown for their densely leaved heads and are mature when they are firm and solid to the touch. Cabbage […]
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You Asked Us – January 2026
Q. How can I get rid of cyclamen that has grown into a shady area of my garden? The cyclamen that has been taking over some areas of oak woodlands […]
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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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You Asked Us – October 2025
Q. How do I keep the pink colour on my Hydrangea? The Hydrangea species is native to Japan and now grown in many parts of the world.Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known […]
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You Asked Us – September 2025
Hazelnuts are monoecious, meaning the tree has separate male and female flowers. The flowers maybloom at different times. Time of bloom for male and female flowers is important for receptivity […]
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Lesser Celandine
Invasive Species in Southwestern BC by Laura Black Name: Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculas ficaria) Common Names: lesser celandine, pilewort, figwort, fig buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ficaria Status in BC: Weed […]
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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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You Asked Us – July 2025
Q. When is a plant considered invasive? A plant is considered “invasive” when it’s introduced to a new place (where it doesn’t naturally belong), and then it basically takes over! […]
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You Asked Us – June 2025
Q. My Fatsia Japonica looks sick. Could it be a fungal disease? It gets full sun in the afternoon. Fatsia japonica is also known as glossy leaved paper plant, castor oil plant, […]