VRS Article Archive

All articles archived after 1999 are written by VRS members.

Year 2006

Protecting R. macrophyllum by Dean Goard - Protecting rare rhododendrons.
Magnificient Failure by M.J. Harvey - History of Playfair Park.
Demons in Eden by Norman Todd - A recommended book review.
To Spray or Not (Final) by M.J. Harvey - The end of an excellent series.
R. albiflorum by Alan Campbell - A rare species.
Montbrecia by Alec McCarter - Gardening pleasure.
Hall's DNA by Norman Todd - Order out of chaos.

Year 2005

To Spray Or Not V by M.J. Harvey - Continued topic.
Histories of Distinguished Plant Persons by Norman Todd - Continued topic.
A Book Review by M.J. Harvey - Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Figs as Companions by Alec McCarter - A fresh suggestion.
To Spray Or Not IV by M.J. Harvey - Continued topic.
Names by Mistake by M.J. Harvey - Mistakes in plant names live on.
Tofino Trek by Alan Campbell - A trip to tofino and Ken Gibson's garden.
Species on the Wild West Coast by Dora Kreiss - A description of her garden published in the ARS Journal.
To Spray or Not Part III by M.J. Harvey.
Hilo Conference by Keiko Alkire and Judy Gordon.
To Spray or Not Part II by M.J. Harvey - Spraying continued.
George Forrest, Mr. Bulley and Professor Balfour by Norman Todd - A bit of history.
To Spray or Not VI by M.J. Harvey
In Praise of Triteleia by Alec McCarter - Memories left behind.

Year 2004

Taxonomy by Norman Todd - Naming systems
Oh Deer, Deer, Deer by Norman Todd - Observations and habits of Cervus compestrus in woodland gardens.
To Spray or Not to Spray by M.J. Harvey - History of chemicals and gardening.
Show and Tell by Norman Todd - Preparations and complications involving plant shows.
Jalena de Belder by M.J. Harvey - Origin of the Belgium Arboretum, Hemelrijk.
Garden Visits by Norman Todd - The challenges and joys of hosting garden visits.
Cyclamen Soundings by M.J. Harvey - An intriguing patch of poetry.
Some Thoughts on Gardening Tools by Ted Irving - Helpful tips before you go looking.
Germinating Maple Seeds by M.J. Harvey - What's the trick?
Rhododendron anhwiense by Norman Todd - A greatly underrated rhododendron
For the Cat Who Has Everything by Norman Todd - The Right rhododendron!
Letters by Haalfdan Lem by Evelyn Weesjes - and his history
Which is Better? Species or Hybrids? by Alec McCarter - What is your stand?
Fall is for Rhododendrons by Norman Todd - There's lots to do.

Year 2003

The Tube of Toothpaste by Norman Todd - Similarities to gardens.
Amend to That by Alec McCarter - Gardening in Difficult Places.
Tour de Force by Norman Todd - And similarities to rhododendrons.
Good Companions by Carmen Varcoe - for rhododendrons
Family Connections by Alec McCarter - Capricifoliaceae
Curious Conifer by M.J. Harvey - Searching for identification.
P is for Pontica (Part I) by Norman Todd - An encyclical on rhododendron ancestry.
P is for Pontica (Part II) by Norman Todd - The second part of the encyclical on rhododendron ancestry.
A Gardener's Diary by Norman Todd - A year's activity in the garden.
Seed List 2002-2003.htm" by M.J. Harvey - List of rhododendron seed available.
Playfair Park IV by Stuart Holland and Bill McMillan - The ongoing reckamation and history of this jewell.
Pride and Prejudice by Norman Todd - Some historical gems in the history of rhododendron discovery.
Cool Stuff I by Alec McCarter - First part of an analysis of global warming.
Cool Stuff II by Alec McCarter - Rest of global warming analysis.

Year 2002

Touring the Ancient Silk Route by Joyce and Don Whittle - A slide show journey through China.
Winter Sun in Bloom by Alec McCarter.
M is for Maddenii by Norman Todd
The Sweet Pain of Gardening by Margaret deWeese
F is for Favorites by Norman Todd
Playfair Park II and III by Ken Webb and M.J. Harvey
Sunday in a Garden by Alec McCarter - Ambience of Gardening and Religion
Sources for Information on Rhododendron Cultivation by Alan Campbell - Help is closer than you think.
Sphaerobolus stellata The Tasmanian Experience by Ted Cutlan and Joy Stones
Promote Canadians by Alan Campbell - Some Canadians contribute to rhododendrons.
Scotland in the Rain by Margaret deWeese On a summer tour.
Early Flowering Shrubs by Alec McCarter - Lots of Choice.
Blewberry by M.J. Harvey - A bit of history
Snow by Alec McCarter - The good old days.
T is for Triflora by Norman Todd - Easy but ignored rhododendrons.
Taiwanese Treasures by Dave Dugan - Revisiting 3 first class rhododendrons.
From Bad Sex to Worse by Norman Todd - A rating system for rhododendrons.
A New Porcupine by M.J. Harvey - Comment from Jamie Ellison.
The PEDON by Norman Todd - Family stimulations.
The Problem of Growing Rhododendrons from Seed by M.J. Harvey - Good advice.
What's Your Name? Specifically? by Norman Todd - Classification with humour.
Drought? What Drought? by M.J. Harvey - Weather and gardens.
More on Fraser Heritages by Bill Dale - More on Fraser heritage.

Year 2001

Why We Deadhead by M.J. Harvey - Is there a justification?
The Fraser Heritage continued.. by Bill Dale
Life's Chosen Few by Norman Todd - Miss Rhododendron contest?
Seed Prospects 2001 - 2002 by M.J. Harvey - Seeds anyone?
Neglected Garden by Alec McCarter
The Fraser Heritage by Bill Dale - The notable pioneer.
What's in a Name? by Norman Todd - A literary contest.
Scotch and Water by Norman Todd - Water problems.
Trees That Love Chainsaws by M.J. Harvey - Comments on growth control.
F is for Fortunei and Robert Fortune - by Norman Todd.
New Pests in the Garden by Alec McCarter - Slugs, rabbits and others.
'A' is for Arboreum by Norman Todd - History and relations.
Rhododendrons in the Landscape A book review by Carmen Varcoe.
Drought and Flowers by M.J. Harvey - Planning for future drought.
A Return to Newfoundland by Hamish Robertson - A bit of horticultural history.

Year 2000

The Botanical Mr. Banks by Norman Todd - Some medicinal savorings.
Propagatioon Group by Bill McMillan - This group is a rising VRS star.
Plantfinder's Guide to Garden Ferns by M.J. Harvey - A book review by Joe Harvey.
Alec on Weedy Plants by Alec McCarter.
Allan and Liz Murray's Garden by Allan and Liz.
George Fraser: Pioneer in the Wild by Bill Dale
Tiger in the Bushes by M.J. Harvey.
Quality Trumps Prejudice by Don Whittle.
Be a Frankenstein by M.J. Harvey.
Cross Words and Gardening by Norman Todd.
Pollen Thief - Polite Report by M.J. Harvey - Beware!
George Fraser, A Biography by Bill Dale - More on the life of George.
What Causes the Demise of My rhododendrons? by Ken Gibson - Caring for Rhododendrons.
Conventionitis by Norman Todd - Trials, tribulations and achievement.
Vistas by Bill Dale - Capability Blair's Beacon Hill Park.
No Frost Yet by Alec mcCarter - Winter in the year 2000 garden.

Year 1999

Relationship Between Deer and Yucca by M.J. Harvey.
Stages in Gardening by Carmen Varcoe - The fun of filling the garden.
The Numbers Game by Norman Todd - The close association with rhododendrons.
Seeds and Their Culture by M.J. Harvey.
Complementing the Rhodo Bed by Carmen Varcoe.
Stamps Versus Rhododendrons by Dean Gord - A comparison of hobbies.
Touched by Magic by Norman Todd - A special visit to Tofino.
A Tribute to Ted Irving by Norma Buckley - A lasting moment at the Horticulturas Centre of the Pacific.
The World Would Be a Better Place by Norman Todd - Musings on propagation.
Hardy Fuschias by Joyce Parker - The perfect garden tenant.
Heaven is a Black Hell by M.J. Harvey - Have you got a black hell?.
Tyranny of Pink by James Fuller - Whimsical view of spring.
Rhododendron Who's Who by Norman Todd - Rhododendron Personalities.
Dead-heading by Alec McCarter - Creativity while dead-heading rhododendrons.

Prior to 1999

Country Life by Norman Todd - Musings on recovery from snow, Thai visitors and assorted rhododendrons.
Progress in Rhododendron Gardens by Ted Irving - Beginnings of the rhododendron garden at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific.
Non-conformist Rhododendrons by David Rankin, Journal of the Scottish Rhododendron Society - The growth of rhododendrons in limey soil.
Rhododendrons and the ROG by Alec McCarter - Companions and the 'Rest of the Garden'.
Taming Wild Plants by Alec McCarter - R.lapponicum and other wild flowers.
A Way of Life by Yixi Zhang - Love and rhododendrons.