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Viruses have been known to cause variations in flower colours. And sometimes, mutations in plants arise spontaneously due to unknown causes.

Whenever you find bulbs that have softened, and especially if there is a hole in a bulb base, the cause is the narcissus bulb fly.

A Victoria family is transforming this Saanich property into a thriving one-hectare flower farm with the assistance of four sheep, 10 heritage chickens, a White Swiss Shepherd dog, two cats, several goldfish — and wheelbarrow loads of energy.

The indoor and outdoor seeding seasons for most of us bring a blend of disappointment and eager anticipation.

Technically a strata corporation does not refund a surplus to owners; however, it may carry the surplus over to the next fiscal year essentially reducing strata fees for the next year.

After flowering, potted tulips can be planted between shrubs and perennials in ornamental beds, or used to set up a spring “cutting garden” of bulb flowers.

Though it’s been far from cosy out there, the broad beans and corn salad Helen Chesnut seeded in February are looking good and the garden is awash in colour from spring blooms.

Warranty documents will provide details on how you file a warranty claim, the format you must use, where to send your claims and methods of delivery.

You can use dried bush, pole and runner beans for traditional baked bean dishes. Just cook beans until tender and add them to sauteed onion and garlic before adding sauce.

If our gardens teach us anything, it’s the ability to jettison hard-held plans and make suitable adjustments to them.