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  • You Asked Us – May 2026

    You Asked Us – May 2026

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    Q. Is it possible to use red thyme as a groundcover? Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum ‘Coccineus’) is a creeping dwarf evergreen shrub, growing to 10 centimetres (4 in) tall and native to Europe and North Africa. It has woody stems up to 10 cm long and a taproot and forms mat-like plants that root from the nodes of the…

  • You Asked Us – March 2026

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    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 prefers cool weather, full sun, and fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Once planted, provide 1–2″ of deep, even watering per week throughout the…

  • You Asked Us – February 2026

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    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 also store the energy that a plant needs to allow new growth after dormancy. The top sides of the tuber produce shoots that grow into…

  • You Asked Us – December 2025

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    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 the underside of leaves, sucking plant sap causing wilted, discoloured, and stunted leaves. Aphids feed on the surface of leaves and are not enclosed or…

  • You Asked Us – November 2025

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    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 dry, sandy slope. All of the following choices would be best planted in the fall to help with root growth. In addition, they all will…

  • You Asked Us – July 2025

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    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! It grows really aggressively, out-competes the local plants, and starts messing with the natural balance of the ecosystem. So, it’s not just about being non-native; it’s…

  • 🌱Ask a Vancouver Master Gardener

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    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 and a Master Gardener will contact you. Vancouver Master Gardeners take questions on gardening, plant problems & indoor houseplant care. While we may not have…

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    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 those yucky worms in your cherries? “Lettuce” help you answer your gardening questions. Our website Our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MGTSMGA/ Email us directly at tsmastergardeners@gmail.com The…