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    tree fern winter protection

    Last summer, it was happy as a clam in it's current situation. I'm just wondering what I can do to help it regenerate this spring. I see no signs...
    Post by: Gursk, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    tree fern winter protection

    Hi all, As an update I'm posting a picture of my de-fronded Dicksonia antarctica. I elected to cut off the fronds as they were dying and I was...
    Post by: Gursk, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    tree fern winter protection

    Along this line, I left the canopy on my Dicksonia antarctica the past two winters without problems (wrapped just the trunk in...
    Post by: Gursk, Jan 9, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    Climbing Hydrangea Pests!

    Sharrison, That's exactly what I did. A shot of nemotodes last spring & again in the fall has brought me a virtually weevil free hydrangea this...
    Post by: Gursk, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Thanks KarinL, The images of your D. erythrosora, does it die off in the winter or is it evergreen? Thanks!
    Post by: Gursk, May 14, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    The sori are rusty, orangey coloured and deepen to a orange red on older fronds. They also look round, not c-shaped, as far as I can tell.
    Post by: Gursk, May 9, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Thanks, Luddite@Machen, I have a Dryopteris erythrosora, & it is quite similar, but fern X has a far more leathery/thick texture & doesn't...
    Post by: Gursk, May 8, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Thanks for all your insight KarinL ... I'd say the Dryopteris hondoensis is the closest match thus far - there aren't may photos of it out...
    Post by: Gursk, May 8, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Sorry for the delayed reply - it's been a cold, cold spring & things are just starting to get cracking in the garden. Here are some photos of...
    Post by: Gursk, May 8, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    There is also a very small chance I got it at the UBC Perennial Plant sale, but I doubt that. The plants at the UBC sale are usually very well...
    Post by: Gursk, Feb 14, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    It has been *ages* since I bought it, but chances are it would have been at one of the following stores (all in Vancouver): - David Hunter on...
    Post by: Gursk, Feb 14, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Thanks for your reply DGuertin, Right now it's about 2.5 feet tall. Cheers! P.S I'm actually in Vancouver, so it's a bit easier to be...
    Post by: Gursk, Feb 14, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Another fern ID - some type of Holly Fern?

    Here are some closer pictures, front and back of frond. I'd appreciate any insight.
    Post by: Gursk, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Where to find Hedera Colchica 'Sulphur Heart' - Vancouver Area

    I'm thinking of contacting the strata of the building where they have a Sulphur Heart in the garden and requesting permission to take a cutting...
    Post by: Gursk, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Where to find Hedera Colchica 'Sulphur Heart' - Vancouver Area

    Thanks ashphaltandshade, I've contacted many of those nurseries & none stock it. Art Knapp says they bring it in whenever it's available &...
    Post by: Gursk, Sep 12, 2007 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest