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    How to get rid of Spanish bluebells

    I have been unsuccessful with getting of rid of these bluebells and they are now a pretty solid mass under a fig tree. They have also spread to...
    Thread by: Margaret, Apr 12, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Drought in BC

    Update. Have just taken delivery of 2 1000 liter water totes. I too was worried about the purity of roof runoff so have decided to add a...
    Post by: Margaret, May 17, 2016 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Is water collected from the roof safe for use on soft fruit etc

    Thanks Durgan. Very interesting and practical setup. We have two large areas of roof and will quickly fill up the totes and we also have two...
    Post by: Margaret, May 17, 2016 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Is water collected from the roof safe for use on soft fruit etc

    I have just purchased two 1000 litre water totes which I intend to use to collect water from the roof. I have been told, after I have purchased...
    Thread by: Margaret, May 17, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Drought in BC

    Many thanks to everyone for their advice. Sadly even my thymes, which are dotted around in the flower gardens, are only just alive.It has been...
    Post by: Margaret, Aug 30, 2015 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Found this plant

    Hi. This site talks about phlox growing in NH. There are many varieties hence the question about their height. I garden in a sw BC where we...
    Post by: Margaret, Aug 28, 2015 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Found this plant

    Hi. Looks like phlox.
    Post by: Margaret, Aug 28, 2015 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Drought in BC

    Thanks Sundrop for the suggestions about the perennials. It is heartbreaking to see the devastation of nature caused by humankind and all...
    Post by: Margaret, Aug 25, 2015 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Drought in BC

    My area of the Sunshine Coast is at level 4 water restrictions ie no outside use of tap water. I cannot collect enough household grey water to...
    Thread by: Margaret, Aug 24, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    rain barrel (collecting rain water)

    I bought a couple of barrels from one of the local micro breweries. They were used for caustic soda but were well cleaned out. The lids already...
    Post by: Margaret, Aug 15, 2015 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    What veggies to plant now on Sunshine Coast?

    Thanks Georgia Strait. I've had a look through West Coast Seeds catalogue and think I'll try beans and beets to start with. As you will know...
    Post by: Margaret, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    What veggies to plant now on Sunshine Coast?

    We have had bumper harvests of potatoes, peas, cauliflowers and lettuce and now are wondering what to plant both in the raised beds and regular...
    Thread by: Margaret, Jul 2, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest