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...
by Claire | Apr 7, 2026 | Perennials, Plant Care, PLANT OF THE MONTH
PLANT OF THE MONTH- APRIL by Sigrie Kendrick Pulsatilla vulgaris, the European Pasque flower Few spring-blooming perennials combine delicate beauty with rugged resilience quite like Pulsatilla vulgaris, the European Pasque flower. Named for its bloom time around...
by Claire | Apr 2, 2026 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Environment, Native Plants
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Use Fire-smart Plant Choices to Resist Wildfire When designing landscapes in wildfire-prone areas, homeowners face the challenge of finding a balance between creating beautiful outdoor spaces while maintaining crucial...
by Claire | Mar 14, 2026 | Biodiversity, Native Plants, Natives, XERISCAPE GARDENING
Use Native Plants to Create a Natural Garden Article by Josh Smith, Xeriscape Endemic Nursery (XEN) Consider transitioning a section of your landscape to native plants, where you can reduce both maintenance and water use, conserving a vital resource in this arid...
