Tag: Victoria
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Raspberries and Mulches
Can I use cedar chips for mulch on raspberries to control weeds? About raspberries Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, all in the plant genus […]
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Myrtus communis
I have Myrtus communis in a container. Can it stay outside in the winter? About this plant: The common myrtle, also known as Foxtail myrtle, Sweet myrtle, True Roman myrtle […]
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Unhealthy almond tree
I have a 4-5 year old almond tree that looks very unhealthy. It has bad leaf curl. What can I do to save it? To solve your Almond tree’s poor […]
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Calla lily not blooming
Why is my calla lily not blooming? The botanical name Zantedeschia aethiopica more commonly known as Calla or arum lily is not a true lily, nor grown from a bulb […]
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Rhubarb leaves with holes
What is causing large holes in my Rhubarb leaves? Large and ragged holes in the leaves of rhubarb are caused by slugs. The conditions in which rhubarb thrives (moist and […]
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Mixing it up Conference 2023: Report
Mixing it up: Saturday, January 21, 2023 We had a wonderful time! Here’s an overview of our day of learning and chatting about gardening, when five local speakers offered us […]
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Poison Hemlock
How does one deal with Conium maculatum (poison hemlock)? Poison hemlock stem Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is an invasive poisonous plant found in parts of southern BC, including the greater […]
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Did You Know? … About FireSmart
Some things to think about when buying new plants and planning your garden! The extremes due to climate change are now with us, and for BC in the summer of […]