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  • You Asked Us – August 2026

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    Q. How hard can you prune Rosemary? Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as Rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen needle-like leaves and purple or sometimes white, pink, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. and native to the Mediterranean region. It has numerous cultivars and its leaves are commonly used as flavouring. The plant has a…

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    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 Class B Reported invasions are in limited areas of Southwestern B.C. Native to: Europe, Asia & North Africa  Toxic: Humans, livestock  Ecology: Pollinated by bees,…