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Fruitful Talks Will Be Held
Ever notice how negotiations and diplomatic talks are often described as ‘fruitful’? And that it’s really just a polite way of saying that nothing much was accomplished? Seedy Saturday does much better than that. Our ‘fruitful talks’ are actually full of fruit. Or at least full of helpful information about growing fruit. And what could […]
Figs: A Little Mediterranean in your own Backyard
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Figs in Victoria? It is possible, but the variety you choose is key to your success. Bob Duncan, of Fruit Trees and More, recommends ‘Desert King’. This variety is well suited to our ‘cool Mediterranean’ climate. Figs usually ripen by August and are equally delicious fresh or dried. Discover more about varieties, best growing conditions, […]
Oranges and Lemons
Say the bells of….. Saanich? That doesn’t have quite the right ring, but the point is that Bob and Verna Duncan have figured out how to harvest more than thirty varieties of citrus in the coastal BC climate. If you’ve had a chance to visit their garden, you’ll know they use a fascinating mix of […]
Orange You Jealous?
Bob and Verna Duncan grow oranges and lemons. In North Saanich. In fact, they grow more than thirty kinds of citrus. If you’d like to add citrus fruit to your supply of home-grown food, Bob will be revealing his secrets at this year’s Seedy Saturday, February 18th at the Victoria Conference Centre. Bob’s talk “Growing […]
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