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Thanks for the reply. I was born out your way but [sorry] LOVE it out here. Did I mention that the bulbs are coming up and I've already started doing some outside gardening? I know Toronto's cool too. My grandparents used to have a boat on Lake Ontario and at Lake Simcoe - I have fond memories of all those many years ago.
When you come for your visit this year, Look me up. I'm always at the Downtown Chilliwack Farmers' Market [May to Oct]. This will be our second season and we've got all sorts of "earthy" people. I'm usually around the middle of the Market talking plants. Try as you might, you can't miss me.
Tell your family to find me when the planting bug hits them and I'll cut them a deal [I so love being the boss]. That's what being part of the gardening family is all about. Remind them to tell me who they are.
I've just discovered the forum thing so you'll see lots more from me - just try to keep me quiet! Keep me updated and See ya this summer.
Wendy, nice to see all your posts from Chilliwack. My family live there (and I did for a few years as well), so I'm out there every year. You are lucky with the weather out there, although I must admit I do love the (usually) hot summers we get here in Toronto.
After flowering is a good rule of thumb. Many spring-blooming perennials will flower again in fall if looked after properly. When you move them, make sure to cut back flowerstalks and any excess foliage. Topdress with compost and water in well. Perennials are ALL about the roots.
In fall, don't leave it too late so the plant has a chance to adjust to it's new surroundings before winter.
In spring, move before there's too much foliage. You want your plants to grow into their new spot.
I like to cut back peonies in fall so I don't have to look at the yucky foliage. Moving can happen in early fall - so it has time to get used to it's new location before winter. Or spring when the soil is workable and no more heavy freezes are forecast. When planting, make sure the "eyes" are JUST below the surface. Too deep and you won't get blooms.
I find they do well in sun or a bit of shade. Feed well before blooming - compost is always best. Don't forget to water until they're well settled in.
I have several poenies in my garden. In preparation for winter should I cut them back or just leave them. Also is now a good time to move them?
Judy
My rule of thumb is that I can move a plant after it has finished flowering.