by Claire | Jun 3, 2026 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Ornamental Grasses
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Create garden drama with eye-catching ornamental grasses In an era of increasing water consciousness and changing climate, gardeners are discovering the remarkable beauty and resilience of xeric ornamental grasses....
by Claire | Jun 3, 2026 | GWEN STEELE
the NATIVE PLANT advantage Article by Gwen Steele An area planted with Okanagan native species can be one of the lowest-maintenance options to replace a lawn area you are ready to let go. Plants that thrive in our dry natural landscape are adapted to Okanagan climatic...
by Claire | Jun 2, 2026 | Perennials, PLANT OF THE MONTH
PLANT OF THE MONTH- June by Sigrie Kendrick Papaver orientale, Oriental Poppy Few plants announce the arrival of early summer quite like Papaver orientale, the Oriental poppy. With blooms that can reach the size of a dinner plate, this bold perennial has captivated...
by Claire | May 23, 2026 | Ground Covers, Perennials, Plant Care, PLANT OF THE MONTH
PLANT OF THE MONTH- MAY by Sigrie Kendrick Bergenia cordifolia, heartleaf Bergenia Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as pigsqueak or heartleaf Bergenia, is a herbaceous perennial native to Russia, grown primarily as a groundcover. Practically indestructible once...
by Claire | May 5, 2026 | Environment, Native Plants, Natives, XERISCAPE GARDENING
CLIMATE-RESILIENT PLANTS Article by Josh Smith, Xeriscape Endemic Nursery (XEN) Biologist Josh Smith is general manager of XEN Nursery in West Kelowna, which grows and propagates native and xeriscape plants for both ecological restoration projects and landscaping use...
