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    British Columbia: Katsura dilemma

    It is also worth noting that a lot of trees that do not normally show hydration stress are showing it this season. We had near record drought this...
    Post by: WesternWilson, Aug 27, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Propagation: Need a seed starting soil mix recipe...

    I started a lot of seedlings this year and found my seedling mix lacklustre. The seeds would sprout and grow, but quit growing well at a very...
    Thread by: WesternWilson, Jul 11, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Where to find Haida or Tlingit Potatoes

    Ok so we got some German Butterballs from Forstbauer Family Farms...they really are delicious! Intense, earthy potato flavour.
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jul 11, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Where to find Haida or Tlingit Potatoes

    Thanks for that! I had never heard of Ironwood, will order from them next season. Their working email is : grow@ironwoodorganics.ca
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Plants that Smell like Vanilla

    I will cast the net of scent a bit wider: why o why bother with vanilla scent when you can plant honeysuckle? Notes of "swoon" tempered with...
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Seven Sons Tree/shrub Heptacodium miconoides

    Have not had any success sourcing this tree/shrub...has anyone got one they would make cuttings from?
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jun 30, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Plants that Smell like Vanilla

    How about good old Heliotrope? Smells a bit vanilla-y to me, although also like baby powder. I think some folks called it "Cherry Pie" as that is...
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jun 30, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Where to find Haida or Tlingit Potatoes

    Alas Cultivariable does not ship to Canada...is anyone in Canada growing the Ozette/Tlingit potatoes??
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jun 30, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    2011 "Most Attractive to Bees" plants!

    BTW I too am looking for a source for the Seven Sons Tree, Heptacodium micoinoides. They have a very nice habit and are big pollinator faves,...
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jun 3, 2021 in forum: Gardening for Backyard Biodiversity in Canada
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    2011 "Most Attractive to Bees" plants!

    And don't forget the perennial catmint....great for bees and a wonderful border plant.
    Post by: WesternWilson, Jun 2, 2021 in forum: Gardening for Backyard Biodiversity in Canada
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    Where to find Haida or Tlingit Potatoes

    Thanks for that...I have emailed them asking if they will have them in 2022 as they list the Tlingit as sold out. Those German Butterballs sound...
    Post by: WesternWilson, May 30, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Where to find Haida or Tlingit Potatoes

    That was an awesome article. I too would like to source some of these potatoes, if anyone locates any! Happy to grow extra to share.
    Post by: WesternWilson, May 30, 2021 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Seven Sons Tree/shrub Heptacodium miconoides

    I am hunting around the Vancouver area for a nursery that stocks the Seven Sons tree...anybody seen one lately? A friend has one and I was...
    Thread by: WesternWilson, May 10, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest