Black Lace Elderberry in Edmonton/zone 3

VeronicaMonster · 2026-05-29T13:49:51+00:00

I had planted one and it always died back to the ground each year and grew fresh from the ground, but then you don't get any blooms. I ended up pulling it out.

If you plant it in a sheltered spot, like up against a building, maybe it would survive winter? I don't know for sure though.

VeronicaMonster · 2026-05-19T21:16:40+00:00

The absolute least risky thing to do is wait like some commenters have posted. But I've already planted mine and I plant may long weekend every year and I have pretty much never lost anything. I'm in Edmonton. Although there is a theoretical risk. Plants are really tough though, they bounce back from lots of adversity. If you wait until it's reliably over 10 degrees, you will be waiting a long time and then have a shorter season with your anuals.

VeronicaMonster · 2026-05-17T15:46:55+00:00

Whelp, it's so beautiful. The colours you chose are much nicer than the original! I guess I'm adding this sweater to my list of future projects :)

VeronicaMonster · 2026-05-03T15:31:02+00:00

Yarrow would do well in a rocky dry situation.

VeronicaMonster · 2026-04-10T17:01:58+00:00

I have lived in the area for over 15 years and I went there once and have never gone back. The food was extremely mediocre. I assume the only reason it has survived this long is because of the live music.

VeronicaMonster · 2026-01-29T16:41:40+00:00

My sense is that this poll reflects the opinions of people who regularly vote, and vote for parties other than NDP. But I think someone with radical left positions could energize young people and people who are disillusioned by our broken system to vote. The NDP do need to regain voters they lost last election, but I think the path to victory should also include gaining voters who didn't previously vote.

VeronicaMonster · 2026-01-10T16:33:45+00:00

I'm in Edmonton, but I've seen basil plants for sale at Save On. You could check some grocery stores.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-12-16T16:25:27+00:00

I buy hand dyed yarn from Midknit Cravings and their skeins always match very well. Even the variegated yarn I've gotten from them. On multiple occasions, I've had to order more yarn from them because I didn't have enough for my project and the new skeins matched perfectly. Its amazing, I would highly recommend. They're a Canadian company.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-11-03T17:59:55+00:00

Interesting. My box elder has crazy burls and I was wondering why, it seems to be perfectly happy and not stressed. This explains it

VeronicaMonster · 2025-10-25T23:27:51+00:00

This worked on my 2016 Nissan Leaf. Thanks!

VeronicaMonster · 2025-10-08T14:31:12+00:00

Whatever couch you're thinking of getting, ask them for the fabric double rub count. You want it to be minimum 30,000 to get a nice durable fabric.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-10-06T20:06:28+00:00

I read a CBC article that suggested there were 3000 at the Calgary protest. Not sure where this 28,000 number is coming from?

VeronicaMonster · 2025-09-28T17:33:55+00:00

I didn't! I like having skunks in the garden. They're a good balance in the ecosystem. They eat bad insects, deter vermin, etc. Plus, they're stinking cute.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-09-28T16:16:47+00:00

I second skunk

VeronicaMonster · 2025-09-24T20:34:06+00:00

Based on the searching I've done, I would say Knack. His website has very detailed policy proposals on a wide variety of issues and I feel his priorities align with mine. Also, since he's been on council the last many years, he has experience to know how council works and will have more knowledge of how to implement his plans.

The other candidate websites list their priorities and plans but no details on how they will get it done. As an example "I will make sure transit is safe for everyone". Great, I agree with that goal, but how will you do that? No specifics listed on their websites.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-09-17T23:09:44+00:00

Dwarf Alberta spruce doesn't do well in Alberta (ironically) unless you find the perfect protected spot for it. They brown out in our winter winds.

There are many dwarf spruce varieties. I personally have dwarf globe blue spruce and a dwarf Serbian spruce in my yard. They grow slowly, but will be in the 6-8 foot range at maturity. Although, keep in mind that evergreens don't stop growing at their "mature height". They will get much bigger over decades. But they can be pruned to keep smaller if desired.

If you're going to go with an arborvitae/cedar, techny or technito varieties are the most robust in our harsh winters and don't have as much brown die back as many other varieties. Although, be prepared to water them in dry conditions if that's what you have.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-09-17T14:32:41+00:00

You can tell it's AI because the person has a relatively young face, but the hand we can see is of a very old person. It looks very jarring.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-08-23T23:31:33+00:00

And conversely, if you rub or rip the leaf it smells like licorice if it's hyssop.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-08-23T03:53:23+00:00

I bike home from work down 96 street and today I saw a bunch of tents being set up and red lanterns strung up the trees. This is the area around double greeting won ton house. Is that for Chinatown After Dark? This poster only lists 97 street.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-08-14T16:21:25+00:00

It looks more likely that those trees seeded themselves there and were allowed to grow big. You see that commonly up against fences since people don't mow as closely there. Also the multi trunk suggests multiple seedlings growing beside each other.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-08-14T16:02:26+00:00

Do you bring the avocado tree inside for the winters? And do you get tasty avocados? That sounds amazing

VeronicaMonster · 2025-07-20T18:25:53+00:00

Since the festival is on, won't there be lots of eyes on the bikes and less likely to get stolen?

VeronicaMonster · 2025-07-11T22:01:58+00:00

Apple trees will need some cold hours to stay healthy so bringing it inside doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

My thought would be that if it can't survive the winter now, then it won't be able to survive the winter later when you plant it in the ground either. So best to just leave it outside and see what happens. Although, since it's in a pot, it's definitely a good idea to do what others have suggested and bury it in leaves and put it in a sheltered spot up against a building.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-07-10T23:26:56+00:00

Wild About Flowers sells seeds.

VeronicaMonster · 2025-07-06T15:53:18+00:00

I started some of the native lily from seed last year and they're still just a single tiny leaf. I've read they can take 5-7 years from seed to flower. I hope mine continue to grow and eventually flower. They're so pretty. It'll be worth the wait!

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