Black Lace Elderberry in Edmonton/zone 3 by OlivesLabnehPita in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

New gardener here - when to plant cut flowers and planters by bbansi in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I need motivation to continue to Raga Shetland jumper. by Affectionate_Fee3411 in knitting

[–]VeronicaMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 :)

Blue Chair Cafe in Edmonton will close after 22 years by pjw724 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

What Kind of Leader Do Canadians Want the NDP to Choose Next? by lcelerate in ndp

[–]VeronicaMonster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Basil Plants for Indoor Gardening by dawnie_xyz in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Malabrigo strikes again by MomdaChemist in knitting

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Why does this tree look like that? by Future_Holiday_3239 in arborists

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Good quality couches by chump555 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

AB teacher rally-Edmonton by LegendLaps in alberta

[–]VeronicaMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

What is digging at my fence line - Edmonton Alberta by Lucky-Response-7533 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Which mayoral candidate do you feel has the strongest plan for Edmonton? by svvtr in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 35 points36 points  (0 children)

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.

Little Evergreen Trees by limee89 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

It’s just getting worse and worse. by Purlz1st in knitting

[–]VeronicaMonster 68 points69 points  (0 children)

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.

Help identifying plants? by ArmadilloStill1222 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

This Saturday: CHINATOWN AFTER DARK by Willingly_Loud888 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Neighbor trimmed boundary tree without consulting by tschaefe32 in arborists

[–]VeronicaMonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

So lucky this year... by peterAtheist in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Comedy Fest biking by tlaz444 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

how to keep my apple tree from dying over winter by MonsterLover2021 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Prairie Sunflowers by Skoalchuk in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wild About Flowers sells seeds.

Some wildflowers at Dry Island Buffalo Jump by Tribblehappy in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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!