Have you ever wondered what happens if you don’t cut off your garlic scapes? If you let them grow and mature they will make tiny bulbils, each of which is a tiny garlic clove that will grow if you plant it. Read this fascinating article from Seeds of Diversity, Canada about growing garlic from garlic bulbils which are genetically identical to the parent plant.
Mark your calendars for VIMGA’s upcoming SED! The Saturday event promises to be packed full of not-to-be-missed gardening presentations. It will be held at Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay. Stay tuned for more details…..
Four Seasons of Bulbs for Woodlands and Shadeby Jo-Ann Canning The class of plants called geophytes have five different subterranean storage organs that evolved to help them survive unpredictable weather patterns at the edges of the world’s many growing zones. We call them bulbs. They are all perennials. The key to growing bulbs is to …
Four Seasons of Bulbs for Woodlands and Shadeby Jo-Ann Canning The class of plants called geophytes have five different subterranean storage organs that evolved to help them survive unpredictable weather patterns at the edges of the world’s many growing zones. We call them bulbs. They are all perennials. The key to growing bulbs is to …
Four Seasons of Bulbs for Woodlands and Shadeby Jo-Ann Canning The class of plants called geophytes have five different subterranean storage organs that evolved to help them survive unpredictable weather patterns at the edges of the world’s many growing zones. We call them bulbs. They are all perennials. The key to growing bulbs is to …
Four Seasons of Bulbs for Woodlands and Shadeby Jo-Ann Canning The class of plants called geophytes have five different subterranean storage organs that evolved to help them survive unpredictable weather patterns at the edges of the world’s many growing zones. We call them bulbs. They are all perennials. The key to growing bulbs is to …
Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants to grow in a vegetable garden. There are many varieties of tomatoes, ranging from red to yellow, orange, and purple in colour and from very small tomatoes to very large ones that can weigh up to 2 lbs each. Is the VARIETY Determinate (Bush Tomatoes) or Indeterminate …
Tomatoes are popular and rewarding vegetables to grow in a vegetable garden. Following are a few points to ensure a bountiful harvest. When Can I Plant My Transplants? Tomatoes can be planted out once the nighttime temperatures are consistently over 10º C. Is There a Specific Way to Plant My Tomato Starts into the Garden? …
Interested in learning more about plant propagation from a professor at Cornell University? Three excellent online courses available January and February, 2027. Click for more info and registration instructions.
Over time, research has changed our understanding of plant health and physiology, resulting in updated recommendations for transplanting. Digging the Hole Dig the hole wide enough to accommodate the spread out roots. Placing the Plant Place the plant on a mound in the centre of the hole just deep enough to position the root flare …
