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    Where Can I Buy an Almond Tree?

    We are in the Comox Valley, and have two young almond trees. Halls Hardy and Texas Mission. They are supposed to be compatible for pollination....
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Jan 2, 2024 in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees
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    Hazelnut Tree Varieties

    Happy New Year everyone, we have 2 American Hazelnut trees that are mature and quite large (8 m tall and 8 m wide) we get very few hazelnuts from...
    Thread by: sleepdeficit2, Jan 10, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees
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    Growing watermelon on vancouver island

    Hi, I was able to grow some sweet watermelons last summer in the Comox Valley. I put them in black pots (2 plants per pot - diameter about 12...
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Feb 28, 2015 in forum: HortForum
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    How to find out the last frost date for my area?

    Thanks for the link. The last frost free date is earlier than I thought. Hmmm better get planting! Thanks again.
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Apr 27, 2014 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Problem with Bing Cherry Tree

    I'm not an expert, but it sounds like a powdery mildew to me, similar to what comes on squash plants.
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees
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    pruning raspberries

    I tie my canes over and attach them to the fence they are growing beside so that the top metre of the cane is horizontal. I was told that this...
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Mar 23, 2014 in forum: Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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    Mulching Strawberries

    thanks
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Apr 6, 2013 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Mulching Strawberries

    Hi, I'm in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We are moving our strawberries from the main garden to raised beds, mostly because the grass...
    Thread by: sleepdeficit2, Apr 6, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Respacing carrots and beets

    Good idea! Kale grows well here, I'll put some in. cheers Heidi
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Respacing carrots and beets

    My cabbages are in the same situations, so I think I"ll just give it a go, and hope for the best. thanks again Heidi
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Respacing carrots and beets

    I'm worried that it is too late to replant, because this garden gets a lot of shade starting in September, so things don't grow after that, and it...
    Post by: sleepdeficit2, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Respacing carrots and beets

    Hi, I have had spotty germination in my garden this year (distastrous year for beans - how can that happen?) and I have clumps of beets doing...
    Thread by: sleepdeficit2, Jul 14, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest