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    cold hardy citrus in full soil in greenhouse

    I've had a Meyer lemon in my greenhouse for many years now. Our climate here in S.W. British Columbia sounds very similar to yours. As you've...
    Post by: growest, Mar 22, 2021 in forum: Citrus
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    Magnolia grandiflora

    Hi Anna, I've been out of the plant biz for a few years, but Pacifica Nurseries in Abbotsford used to specialize in the grandiflora Magnolias....
    Post by: growest, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    unhappy choisya

    This was a good winter to show the bit of extra hardiness in the Aztec Pearl variety. Here in Langley the Aztec are pretty scorched where the sun...
    Post by: growest, Mar 25, 2017 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    British Columbia: Re-planting an arbutus tree

    Nat's Nursery has been growing these for a number of years so they should be available in BC if anyone wants to pay for one. They would be...
    Post by: growest, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Identification: many little blue flowers

    Reminds me of...Bacopa "Bluetopia"... Though seemingly bluer, and more succulent looking foliage, hmmm...
    Post by: growest, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: Indoor and Greenhouse Plants
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    Pennisetum setaceum 'rubrum' (Purple fountain grass)

    This variety is sterile unfortunately...very pretty plant of course! All the growers use plugs produced in huge quantities by big...
    Post by: growest, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: Plant Propagation
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    Arbutus: Arbutus in PEI

    A labor of love Michael! Enjoy your little guys :-)
    Post by: growest, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)
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    Hibiscus 'moscheutos' (Swamp Mallow)

    The "Lord Baltimore" seems one of the more common types seen in the trade here...perhaps it is better adapted for our climate. Interesting that...
    Post by: growest, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs
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    Hibiscus 'moscheutos' (Swamp Mallow)

    Hi Charles. Just a comment on these moscheutos type hibiscus in our area. I grew many dozens of them from seed, they were called Galaxy...
    Post by: growest, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs
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    Cucumbers Misshapened

    Hi Ann. The leaves on your cuke plants are looking poorly, either inadequate nutrients or a soil water problem (waterlogged or dried...
    Post by: growest, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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    pear tree disease identification

    The rust is getting really well established here, that's the leaf spotting you're seeing. Not lethal to the tree as far as I know. Your pears...
    Post by: growest, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    Hedge from Cuttings

    Out on the west coast, we never have to worry about watering things over the winter. I understand your winters can be quite different tho, and...
    Post by: growest, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Plant Propagation
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    Cherry tomato question

    Thin skinned varieties are more prone to splitting. According to Murphy's Law...the better tasting/"nicer" the tomato variety, the more it will...
    Post by: growest, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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    my garden soil is getting worse

    As mentioned nitrogen is often limiting in our soils, especially for good veggie yields. My soil test showed very high natural levels of...
    Post by: growest, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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    Hedge from Cuttings

    I would second or third the nursery bed idea. With privet, I'd even try to root them directly in a shady area, with daily misting. Anyway, the...
    Post by: growest, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Plant Propagation