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Local LuminariesLocal Luminaries<div class="ExternalClassEC1E861E523A49AB9CC083E32160097E"><div><p>This container design is a smaller version of 'Maple and Ginger'. It is a good choice for a shady spot that is sheltered from the wind.<br></p></div></div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/_w/LocalLuminariesThumb_jpg.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/_w/LocalLuminariesThumb_jpg.jpg49<div class="ExternalClass84A76694AE7A45739A2B38DECDA3434E"><p>To properly maintain your container, and for best results: </p><ul><li>Prepare the container with a good quality soil suitable for containers (e.g. 3-parts potting mix to 1-part well-rotted compost). There should be a minimum soil depth of 30 cm for perennials, 45 cm for shrubs and 60 cm for trees. </li><li>Every spring, apply 2.5 cm of good quality compost to your container (try not to pile it up around woody stems).</li><li>Remove weeds as required, and inspect for pests and disease every week or two in the spring and summer. </li><li>Ensure the container has adequate drainage and that plants receive a minimum of 5 cm of water weekly during the spring and summer. </li><li>Remove and compost 'spent' blooms and leaves in the fall.</li><li>Prune only to remove misplaced or damaged stems as needed during the summer. The plants suggested here should not require pruning to reduce size. </li></ul> </div><div class="ExternalClass0B9CDBD51B934FB4966935AF7627BE5C">1. This presentation does not reflect coordinated flowering time<br>2. Container shown is 0.5m wide and 0.5m long </div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/LocalLuminaries.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/LocalLuminaries.jpghttps://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/LocalLuminariesAerial.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/LocalLuminariesAerial.jpg

 

 

vine maple (Acer circinatum)vine maple (Acer circinatum)ACAs shown1.00000000000000GP0|#2a4c0104-51da-4e71-8502-9c66d446f91f;L0|#02a4c0104-51da-4e71-8502-9c66d446f91f|Vine Maple;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df
western wild ginger (Asarum caudatum)western wild ginger (Asarum caudatum)ac40 cm2.00000000000000GP0|#cdbd823c-d8f0-490e-98bb-dd29c1a8fa04;L0|#0cdbd823c-d8f0-490e-98bb-dd29c1a8fa04|Redwood Sorrel;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240dfGP0|#0e919c93-8e7a-420b-9f7b-aa2bea33a0bf;L0|#00e919c93-8e7a-420b-9f7b-aa2bea33a0bf|Western Wild Ginger;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df
giant white fawn lily (Erythronium oregonum)giant white fawn lily (Erythronium oregonum)eo25 cm2.00000000000000GP0|#5f7db551-b890-4c15-923c-0bbc56160e8b;L0|#05f7db551-b890-4c15-923c-0bbc56160e8b|Yellow Fawn Lily Pagoda;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240dfGP0|#e971bc48-7f23-4bc7-8926-fdc003077fad;L0|#0e971bc48-7f23-4bc7-8926-fdc003077fad|Giant White Fawn Lily;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df

 

 

Local LuminariesLocal Luminaries<div class="ExternalClassEC1E861E523A49AB9CC083E32160097E"><div><p>This container design is a smaller version of 'Maple and Ginger'. It is a good choice for a shady spot that is sheltered from the wind.<br></p></div></div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/_w/LocalLuminariesThumb_jpg.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/_w/LocalLuminariesThumb_jpg.jpg49<div class="ExternalClass84A76694AE7A45739A2B38DECDA3434E"><p>To properly maintain your container, and for best results: </p><ul><li>Prepare the container with a good quality soil suitable for containers (e.g. 3-parts potting mix to 1-part well-rotted compost). There should be a minimum soil depth of 30 cm for perennials, 45 cm for shrubs and 60 cm for trees. </li><li>Every spring, apply 2.5 cm of good quality compost to your container (try not to pile it up around woody stems).</li><li>Remove weeds as required, and inspect for pests and disease every week or two in the spring and summer. </li><li>Ensure the container has adequate drainage and that plants receive a minimum of 5 cm of water weekly during the spring and summer. </li><li>Remove and compost 'spent' blooms and leaves in the fall.</li><li>Prune only to remove misplaced or damaged stems as needed during the summer. The plants suggested here should not require pruning to reduce size. </li></ul> </div>

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