Tag: CONTAINERS
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You Asked Us – August 2026
Q. How do I care for my native plants? Native plants are some of the most low-maintenance, easy and practical plants you can grow! Clearly they are living at home in regions where they have survived and thrived for thousands of years so it does make sense. First of all, make sure you still follow…
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You Asked Us – July 2026
Q. Last year my pole beans grew to 1 meter high then stopped growing. I used new seeds. What can I do this year? To determine why your beans stopped growing their true height make sure your site is receiving full sun(6-8 hours) per day. Were you planting in the ground or in pots? Was…
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MYTH BUSTERS
IN THIS SERIES the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners will break down commonly held gardening myths and uncover the truth behind them. These posts will debunk prolific gardening myths and will include alternative environmentally responsible gardening methods based on research by Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Robert Pavlis, and various University Extensions. Banana peels make great fertilizer The…