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    Mystery Geranium

    I have found growing in my shade garden a smalls Cranes Bill that has brilliant red stems and red tinge to the leaves. Is this a sport of Herb...
    Thread by: Anne Taylor, Jun 8, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    British Columbia: North Saanich (Sidney) - SEEKING Gardener

    I'd be happy to recommend someone who would fit your exact requirements, although I'm again not sure if this is the appropriate place. Please...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Mar 30, 2011 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    British Columbia: Winter Kill in previously hardy plants

    I'll be the first to admit we had a a tough winter, but I'm ready to give up on trying to grow Phormiun Tenax, escallonia, lavatera,...
    Thread by: Anne Taylor, Mar 30, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Going grass free in Coquitlam

    If you are going grass free, I'm assuming you are replacing "lawn" area. If it is a fairly large space, choose a plant that will be dense enough...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Mar 30, 2011 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    deer resistance revisited

    Hi Shiraz, I'm a neighbour ( I garden in Metchosin).... How badly are the ceanothus eaten? If you have put them in decent soil and kept them...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: Garden Design and Plant Suggestions
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    Hippophae r.

    Thanks Ron, I'm happy to purchase US plants (once they've come across the border.) I suppose there maybe a willing order clerk at a good garden...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Attn: Bamboo Collectors

    As a Vancouver Island resident trying to grow a few bamboo varieties (just for my pleasure) I too have encountered growing conditions that are...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Poaceae
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    Hippophae r.

    Thanks folks, I would be very vigilant regarding escapees..... I was going to use this as a hedge along a road for 75 feet or so. It's likely deer...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Hippophae r.

    I am trying to source some sea buckthorn to grow on southern Vancouver Island...... has anyone seen it available? I can purchase wholesale . I'm...
    Thread by: Anne Taylor, Dec 9, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Choisya ternata "Sundance"

    I have grown these beauties for about 5 years now. And they really are the kind of shrub that needs to get it's feet under it, and then really...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Adding 'gypsum board scraps' to the growing soil mix

    Gypsum board scraps are a pain to get rid of. They cost a fortune to take to the land fill. But remember- they are put together with various...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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    miniature dahlias

    I'm thinking that it is either a variety called "figaro mix" which is sold as abedding plant in packs or 4" pots, or these plants maybe a...
    Post by: Anne Taylor, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs