Past Issues of HPI - Contents and Links.
This section deals only with the latest issues. Beyond that time frame, please refer to the HPI master list and contact Nick Parker for availability of a paper copy.
Issue # 84 November 2010
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Issue # 82 - May, 2010
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Tales from the Capital
Nick files this report following his and Charlie's daytrip to Victoria in March.
- Figs in the Pacific Northwest
Michael Bostock brings the richness, diversity and beauty of figs to life in this excellent article on the preferred varieties and techniques for success in our climate.
- The World's Most Beautiful Agave
Nick makes his unscientific case for one of his favorite plants.
Issue # 81- February, 2010
Issue # 80 - November 2009
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Fun in the Sun
The summer of 2009 included some of the warmest days ever in parts of the Pacific Northwest.
- Fall Sale of Yucca rostratas
The sale of mature Yucca rostratas to society members proved very popular
- Experimentation and Protection
With winter approaching Jeff St Gelais discusses his winter protection techniques and some of the palms growing in his beautiful Victoria garden.
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Grevillias for PNW Gardens - Part 1
Ian Barclay looks at the genus Grevillia and spotlights a few of his favorites suitable for trial here. More...
Issue # 79 - August 2009
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Issue # 78 - May 2009
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Issue #77 - February 2009
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Issue #76 - November 2008
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A Long Sunday in August
Nick describes the club's tour last summer of several interesting gardens on southern Vancouver Island
- Tropical Garden Design Part II
John continues his review of garden design concepts by examining the crucial effects of lines
- Saltspring Island Update
Banana Joe Clemente checks in with his regular report
Issue # 75 - August 2008
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Browns Point Bamboo & Exotics
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Nick spends a spring afternoon with society member Vladimir Shakov in his interesting garden in Browns Point WA . More... Jungle Fever Exotics photos
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King of the Tree Ferns - Dicksonia antarctica
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Jay Rowland sings the praises of the tree fern from down under
Issue #74 - May 2008
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Palm Readings - Survey Results
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With the help of Survey Monkey, John and his committee swing through the jungle of measuring membership moods. More... Survey Results
Issue # 73 - February 2008
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Ancient Cedar Forest Discovered in zone 3 Central BC
Issue #72 - November 2007
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A Summer Visit to the Seattle Zoo
- Nick Parker reports on the Society’s visit last July to two of Seattle’s more exotic locations - one fauna and one flora.
Night Lighting in the “Northern Tropics”
John Brimacombe describes how the creative use of outdoor lights can accent the beauty of your plants and garden at night, any time of year. More...
Garden Tour & Picnic - South of the Fraser
Nick joined other Society members for a very successful visit last August to member gardens in Delta and Tsawwassen.
Palm Prosthetics
Jeff St Gelais describes his efforts to save a Butia capitata, severely damaged by winter cold.
An Inordinate Fondness for Cordylines
The more we can't grow them, the more we want them! John discusses new findings and protection techniques. More...
Reminiscences of "South of the Fraser"
Excellent summer photos find a home on these pages.
The Naysayer
So, Where’s the Global Warming? Everything you always wanted to know about the Pacific Decadal Oscillation but were afraid to ask. More...
Salt Spring Island Report
Banana Joe Clemente returns with his notes from Canada’s most exotics-friendly island.
Through The Hedges
Nick finds a Phoenix canariensis that has survived against all odds.
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