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    How to prune star jasmine in planters

    Thank you!
    Post by: Tara, May 24, 2020 in forum: Small Space Gardening
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    How to prune star jasmine in planters

    I have three Trachelospermum jasminoides espaliered onto trellises in containers on south facing balcony. Newly planted last spring they are about...
    Thread by: Tara, May 22, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Small Space Gardening
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    British Columbia: Seven Sons ornamental shrub/tree

    Thanks so much for the note on the Asian Gardens at UBC. Shall visit asap in the hopes of finding the red calyxes still on. From link below it...
    Post by: Tara, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    British Columbia: Seven Sons ornamental shrub/tree

    We are removing a beloved Pear tree in our Vancouver small garden. It's over 80 years with rust trellis blight. It will be missed. Considering...
    Thread by: Tara, Oct 27, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    British Columbia: Akebia Quinata - new variety Silver Bells

    I was looking to plant the Akebia Shirobana (love my species Akebia chocolate vine) on a North facing arbour under Maple Trees. The plan is to...
    Thread by: Tara, May 17, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Pear Tree - Correct time to prune?

    Our old Pear Tree (75 years plus) in a small Vancouver garden is about to bloom. We don't worry about getting fruit but prune suckers for...
    Thread by: Tara, Mar 28, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Halls Hardy Almond advice

    Thanks Ron!
    Post by: Tara, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Halls Hardy Almond advice

    Is anyone familiar with Halls Hardy Almond? Some websites say the fruit (almonds) are very bitter. There is a nursery on Vancouver Island that has...
    Thread by: Tara, Feb 22, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Filbert Tree varieties

    Hi Galiano, Thanks for the excellent tip on sourcing trees from Le Coteau Farms. We'll be planting our saplings on Galiano Island in the fall....
    Post by: Tara, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees
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    Filbert Tree varieties

    thanks Michael. Would you happen to know if the Royal is a Hazel cultivar or a Filbert? Cheers, Tara
    Post by: Tara, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees