Tag: ASK A MASTER GARDENER
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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 – February 2026
Q. What do I do with Dahlia Bulbs? Dahlias grow from tubers, not bulbs. These are modified stems that store the nutrients that the plant needs such as starches. They […]
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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 – November 2025
Q. In addition to Lavender, what are some “shrub size” plants for a dry, sandy slope? There are a number of other shrub-sized plants that will do well on a […]
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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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🌱Ask a Vancouver Master Gardener
Email us: Send your questions to plantinfo@vancouvermastergardeners.org Or Call the Plant Information Line at 604-257-8662 The Plant Information Line operates year round. You may leave a message at any time […]
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ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Have a Gardening Question? ASK A MASTER GARDENER! Are you curious about vegetable gardening? Puzzled about what flowers to grow? Wondering what is the best way to get rid of […]