# Q & A **URL:** https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/c/q-a/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Peppers from heaven starts?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/peppers-from-heaven-starts/1873)
**Author:** [@kelly\_L](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/kelly_L)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/peppers-from-heaven-starts/1873 "2025-05-04T15:26:38Z")
I am looking for starts of peppers from heaven (the sweet basket pepper). Has anyone seen these around? --- ## [Removing big stubborn roots](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/removing-big-stubborn-roots/1794)
**Author:** [@stakahas](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/stakahas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/removing-big-stubborn-roots/1794 "2025-04-13T22:03:06Z")
I am clearing a large patch of blackberry brambles. The canes and foliage are easy enough to cut back, but I’d like to get at the roots too. I have used a mattock before but it’s tough going. I am wondering if anyone has… --- ## [Thornless blackberries](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/thornless-blackberries/1839)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Hill](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Greg_Hill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/thornless-blackberries/1839 "2025-04-12T23:01:41Z")
Hi. Does anyone know a source for thornless blackberries in this area? --- ## [Cherry Trees Comox Valley](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cherry-trees-comox-valley/1835)
**Author:** [@SusieShow](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/SusieShow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cherry-trees-comox-valley/1835 "2025-04-09T23:49:18Z")
We are going to purchase two dwarf cherry trees for our property in honor of our Dad, who loved chocolate covered cherries. Wondering if someone in the Comox Valley has a Cherry tree in their yard grows well here, and p… --- ## [Fire blight on my pear tree](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fire-blight-on-my-pear-tree/1833)
**Author:** [@Kim](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Kim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fire-blight-on-my-pear-tree/1833 "2025-04-04T22:15:58Z")
I think my 3 years planted bosc pear tree has a fire blight on the trunk. I noticed some damage the first year after planting, but I thought it was rabbit or deer, however now it really looks like it is spreading. Is i… --- ## [Top dressing my garden to amend soil](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/top-dressing-my-garden-to-amend-soil/1804)
**Author:** [@lblondeel](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/lblondeel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/top-dressing-my-garden-to-amend-soil/1804 "2025-04-01T06:06:45Z")
Hi, I am wondering if I can get some advice. This will be my first spring as a member of CVHS. When do I top dress my garden to amend the soil and what do you suggest I use? Last summer I attended a garden tour and the… --- ## [Tree Pruning company suggestions](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/tree-pruning-company-suggestions/1828)
**Author:** [@annrush](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/annrush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/tree-pruning-company-suggestions/1828 "2025-03-26T18:06:50Z")
Hello, Who/which company do you recommend to trim 40+ trees on our complex property? They are Japanese maples and ornamental cherry trees. Thank you --- ## [Fruit tree bud break](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fruit-tree-bud-break/1778)
**Author:** [@family.nicholson](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/family.nicholson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fruit-tree-bud-break/1778 "2025-02-11T21:24:24Z")
Spraying for peach leaf curl. I’m planning to spray my multi fruit nectarine tree with Lime sulphur. The instructions say to apply before buds break but I’m wondering if the buds I see have come out early with the warm w… --- ## [Humidity in greenhouse](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/humidity-in-greenhouse/1750)
**Author:** [@slystone](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/slystone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/humidity-in-greenhouse/1750 "2025-01-07T06:36:38Z")
Got a question about the humidity in my greenhouse right now. I have a hygrometer that tells me I am running at or just below 90% humidity. I don’t have much in the greenhouse right now: 3 lettuce that are growing slow… --- ## [Planting in an old tree stump](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/planting-in-an-old-tree-stump/1644)
**Author:** [@susanfk](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/susanfk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/planting-in-an-old-tree-stump/1644 "2024-12-12T17:19:36Z")
Looking for suggestions on what type of tree to plant in a BIG old tree stump. The cavity in the stump is 3’ x 3’ square, 2.5’ - 3’ deep. The stump itself is 6’ tall and 5’’ wide. There are drain holes drilled in the … --- ## [CVHS Forum Partners with Vancouver Island Master Gardeners](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cvhs-forum-partners-with-vancouver-island-master-gardeners/1744)
**Author:** [@CVHS](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/CVHS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cvhs-forum-partners-with-vancouver-island-master-gardeners/1744 "2024-12-11T17:06:05Z")
We are delighted to announce that the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) has partnered with us to bring their professional gardening advice to our members through our gardening Forum. Any time a membe… --- ## [Fungus Gnats on Hummingbird Feeder](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fungus-gnats-on-hummingbird-feeder/1743)
**Author:** [@slystone](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/slystone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fungus-gnats-on-hummingbird-feeder/1743 "2024-11-23T23:49:31Z")
This is a new property for us and it looks like I have fungus gnats all over my humming bird feeder. Needless to say, no hummingbirds. They will only come if I drown the gnats and then refill with fresh syrup, but that o… --- ## [Pruning help wanted](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/pruning-help-wanted/1713)
**Author:** [@sequoia](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/sequoia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/pruning-help-wanted/1713 "2024-09-11T17:08:07Z")
Hi, I am hoping to find some help $$ with pruning of older flowering shrubs, young fruit trees, and various others. I have ladders, tools, and NO disposal required ! --- ## [Looking for Red wigglers](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/looking-for-red-wigglers/1692)
**Author:** [@anitaturner](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/anitaturner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/looking-for-red-wigglers/1692 "2024-08-05T03:02:49Z")
Hello, I am looking for Reg wigglers for my compost that I ordered, It is a bin style of composter, Thanks Anita T --- ## [Free gravel - dig and take away](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/free-gravel-dig-and-take-away/1695)
**Author:** [@Greenthumbgranny](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Greenthumbgranny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/free-gravel-dig-and-take-away/1695 "2024-08-02T21:23:55Z")
We have approximately 20’x20’ of gravel which has been used as a driveway. It does have dirt in it from over the years so would make great drainage but not so good for decorative use.as you can see from the pictures one… --- ## [Pruning information for my two young fig trees](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/pruning-information-for-my-two-young-fig-trees/1669)
**Author:** [@zihuatrish](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/zihuatrish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/pruning-information-for-my-two-young-fig-trees/1669 "2024-05-29T17:03:28Z")
I have two young fig trees planted in 2021 but the Desert King variety suffered a big set back with a deer on year one, went through protected “rehab” and is now in place beside his "friend’ a Ronde de Bordeaux which wit… --- ## [What is wrong with my rose bush?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-rose-bush/1654)
**Author:** [@jrwhitman98](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/jrwhitman98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-rose-bush/1654 "2024-05-21T00:19:01Z")
This Julia Child rose bush was gorgeous last year, now it is dying! I thought it was winter kill after the last frost but after cutting off all the dead branches, more of it continues to blacken and the leaves keep shriv… --- ## [Does anyone know what this tree is?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tree-is/1651)
**Author:** [@Donna](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Donna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tree-is/1651 "2024-05-14T05:45:29Z")
Hello All, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me identify this tree. It is medium sized with lovely white flowers and has been popping up in many spots on our property. I can’t seem to figure out what it… --- ## [Grape mite treatment](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/grape-mite-treatment/1615)
**Author:** [@SusieShow](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/SusieShow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/grape-mite-treatment/1615 "2024-03-18T16:08:21Z")
I have been having an increasing population of grape mites on our grape leaves. Wondering if anyone has been successful treating this naturally with BTK or another option? Which months & how do you treat them in the Co… --- ## [London Pride, Saxifaga x urbium](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/london-pride-saxifaga-x-urbium/1340)
**Author:** [@Greenthumbgranny](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Greenthumbgranny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/london-pride-saxifaga-x-urbium/1340 "2024-03-01T17:04:43Z")
This is my absolute favourite ground cover. There isn’t anything negative about the variegated, long flowering, weed and moss snuffing plant. I have it in many parts of my garden and would like to introduce it outside … --- ## [Recommendation for Landscape designer for Strata project](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/recommendation-for-landscape-designer-for-strata-project/1590)
**Author:** [@annrush](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/annrush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/recommendation-for-landscape-designer-for-strata-project/1590 "2024-02-29T17:14:46Z")
Hello, We finally have a budget to redesign and replant a section of the Strata Property. We looking for a mid-size company or person who’d be willing to do a smaller project that mostly needs plant selection and plant… --- ## [Cold snap due in the next week. Will my daffodils be okay?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cold-snap-due-in-the-next-week-will-my-daffodils-be-okay/1588)
**Author:** [@richendapease](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/richendapease)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/cold-snap-due-in-the-next-week-will-my-daffodils-be-okay/1588 "2024-02-28T14:42:52Z")
My daffodils are almost ready to bloom. Will they survive the cold snap that we are supposed to be getting in the next few days? Will mulching help? --- ## [Vermicomposting](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/vermicomposting/1568)
**Author:** [@michelle.obbagy](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/michelle.obbagy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/vermicomposting/1568 "2024-02-05T22:27:42Z")
Is there anywhere in the comox valley that sells red wrigglers? Anyone else vermicompost here with them? I’d love some ideas on keeping temps stable here for them. --- ## [Boxwood Hedge pruning](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/boxwood-hedge-pruning/1559)
**Author:** [@Kim](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Kim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/boxwood-hedge-pruning/1559 "2024-01-21T22:18:52Z")
I planted a boxwood hedge about 30 years ago that is now large and mature. It is about 20’ long x 4.5’ high and wide. In the last couple of years, I’ve not been as careful about pruning it as I was in the past, so it h… --- ## [Growing persimmon from seeds?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/growing-persimmon-from-seeds/1556)
**Author:** [@mcfergus317](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/mcfergus317)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/growing-persimmon-from-seeds/1556 "2024-01-18T05:22:19Z")
The latest persimmon I bought at the store has 6 seeds which look to be in great shape. I am looking to pot and grow an unusual and tasty fruit tree on a very sunny hot in summer patio. Has anyone in Comox Valley had an… --- ## [Fungus on grass?](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fungus-on-grass/1534)
**Author:** [@kathytae77](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/kathytae77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/fungus-on-grass/1534 "2023-12-24T20:51:16Z")
Merry Christmas all! Does anyone know what this fungus-y stuff is on patches of grass in our yard and in the nearby park? --- ## [A native tree I need help to identify](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/a-native-tree-i-need-help-to-identify/1487)
**Author:** [@Kim](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Kim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/a-native-tree-i-need-help-to-identify/1487 "2023-10-14T15:56:59Z")
This small tree is growing at the bottom of our driveway, near the powerlines so we’ve had to keep it short. It has some wicked prickles on it, showing at the base of leaves where they attach to the stem. It’s a native … --- ## [Need help with trimming plants](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/need-help-with-trimming-plants/1480)
**Author:** [@laurennepiercy](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/laurennepiercy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/need-help-with-trimming-plants/1480 "2023-10-01T19:48:43Z")
I have a rather large yard (over an acre) with lots of plantings and very little knowledge about what to do. If anyone is looking for some income and enjoys working in the yard, please let me know. I would do the clean u… --- ## [Please identify](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/please-identify/1467)
**Author:** [@rmlal](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/rmlal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/please-identify/1467 "2023-09-12T21:01:43Z")
This is a rogue plant that popped up in a plot in my yard. Began with a pale mauve, trumpet shaped flower and then grew on to what you see. Can anyone tell me whether it is friend or foe? --- ## [Large Miscanthus Sinensis](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/large-miscanthus-sinensis/1459)
**Author:** [@Greenthumbgranny](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/Greenthumbgranny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/large-miscanthus-sinensis/1459 "2023-09-08T12:50:50Z")
Can I divide extremely large miscanthus sinensis grass in the fall? What an absolutely gorgeous grass but alas it outgrew my small garden within a couple of years. If I can divide it is anyone interested in a chunk? … [Previous page](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/c/q-a/5.md) [Next page](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/c/q-a/5.md?page=2)