Resources

Gardener's Spring Planting Calendar

Jo-Ann Canning, well known Master Gardener from Vancouver Chapter, shares her Gardener's Spring Planting Calendar - A Week by Week Guide to Sowing Seeds just in time for this year's start....

Vancouver February 9, 2012 | Read more >>

WINTER VEGETABLES - A Wealth of Information

Jo-Ann Canning, a long time Vancouver Master Gardener, has provided several Overviews for Winter Vegetables categories: 1) Greens, 2) Brassicas, and 3) Roots. In addition, there are a...

November 29, 2011 | Read more >>

Leaves: Love 'em, don't lose 'em

~ Raking in Nature’s Bounty ~ Tree roots penetrate through top soil and deep into subsoil taking up valuable mineral nutrients through their roots and storing them in their leaves, which fall...

Vancouver November 4, 2011 | Read more >>

Growing Your Own Garlic - it's time!

It's that time of the year to be planting garlic cloves to harvest big bulbs next summer. Click on the attached pdf for complete instructions. A little note: Garlic is good for...

October 31, 2011 | Read more >>

Lilium Aesthetics by Walter Britton

This brochure, which describes and illustrates the various types of lilies, was sent to us after our meeting with the Victoria Lily Society. Thanks to Dr. Colin Tamboline and Dr....

Victoria October 4, 2011 | Read more >>

News & Tips

BOXWOOD BLIGHT found in BC in early 2012- See NEWS on gold banner for more info Can I continue to compost in the winter? If so, what can I add to the pile? Yes, although the process will be somewhat...

Vancouver August 22, 2011 | Read more >>

Master Gardener FACT SHEETS

These Fact Sheets are provided by the Master Gardener Association of BC for your reference use. ** Please note the website referenced on these Fact Sheets is no longer in use. The current...

August 16, 2011 | Read more >>

Pollinator Gardening

An informative pamphlet detailing what to grow to attract pollinators to your garden. A collaborative effort by Kamloops Master Gardeners Elaine Sedgman and Fearon Blair and the city of...

Thompson Shuswap August 1, 2011 | Read more >>

Plants Toxic to Pets

There are many plants that should not be ingested by pets - here is a short list of common plants to seriously consider before using in your garden, if your pet likes chewing on leaves and seeds....

Victoria June 6, 2011 | Read more >>

Growing Figs in Victoria

In Victoria, figs are fairly easy to grow. The key to success is choosing a variety that will ripen properly in our area. Discussion includes basic requirements, cultivation, winter care...

Victoria May 16, 2011 | Read more >>

Victoria Garden Clubs, Associations & Resources

VMGA offers this listing of gardening clubs and associations within the Greater Victoria region, updated March 2011. There are also a number of specialists and government resources for British...

Victoria May 5, 2011 | Read more >>

Native Plants Pacific Northwest

A comprehensive list of shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, Garry Oak meadow and shoreline plants for Southern Vancouver Island. Both botanical and common names shown, as well as preferred habitat.

Victoria April 8, 2011 | Read more >>

Deer Resistant Plants

This list has been updated June 2011