an evolving resource for novice gardeners at Cheeryville

Thursday 10 July 2014

Sprinkler regulations

 Sprinkling is unnecessary in most situations. Please check with your supervisor before putting out a sprinkler.
Effective June 1 to September 30, sprinkling is permitted as follows: 
  • Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
  • Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Note: Hand watering is permitted any time.
City of Port Coquitlam sprinkling page here

Friday 4 July 2014

ladybug love


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^^Ladybugs (aka ladybeetles, ladybirds) are voracious aphid and spider mite predators. Never harm
or remove these beetles from plants at any stage of their life cycle!!!
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^^females even eat aphids while mating
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^^two larval ladybugs, and a pupa in between