by oxatest20 | Dec 17, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", OXA
Communities in Bloom Award Goes to OXA by Sigrie Kendrick Prestigious Showcase Award In October, Communities in Bloom presented the Okanagan Xeriscape Association’s demonstration garden with its prestigious Showcase Award, presented annually to exceptional...
by oxatest20 | Dec 8, 2025 | Native Plants, PLANT OF THE MONTH, Shrubs
PLANT OF THE MONTH- DECEMBER by Sigrie Kendrick Why is Mahonia being reclassified? For decades, gardeners and botanists have recognized Mahonia as a distinct genus of evergreen shrubs prized for their architectural foliage, fragrant yellow flowers, and ornamental...
by oxatest20 | Sep 18, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Yard Care
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Leave Seed Heads for a Winter Garden In the world of gardening, we often focus on the fleeting glory of flowers with their vibrant colours and sweet fragrances that mark the peak of a plant’s ornamental appeal....
by oxatest20 | Aug 26, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Lawns
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Kill that Lawn Traditional turf grass lawns, while aesthetically pleasing to some, come with significant environmental and maintenance costs. Whether because of concerns about excessive water consumption, chemical...
by oxatest20 | Jul 21, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Biodiversity, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, Shrubs
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Living with Deer in the Okanagan Living in the beautiful Okanagan Valley comes with many perks, but for gardeners, there is one persistent challenge that stands out: marauding deer. While deer may be lovely to observe...
