by oxatest20 | Feb 14, 2024 | Environment, Landscaping, Perennials
A Pollinator-Friendly Garden Article by Pat Zander Pollinator Attraction My husband and I have always tried to attract birds to our garden. That meant planting shrubsand perennials that would be sources of food and shelter, and minimizing the use of pesticidesthat...
by oxatest20 | Nov 6, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, Yard Care
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Think outside the box when prepping for winter As gardeners, let’s remember to switch up the traditional garden tasks and think in a different direction: perhaps a more environmentally friendly one, that also provides...
by oxatest20 | Aug 22, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Environment, Yard Care
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Extreme weather taking its toll on gardens It’s official, the world recorded the hottest month ever in July, 2023, and last winter the Okanagan Valley suffered under extreme cold—with both a sudden cold snap in fall,...
by oxatest20 | Jul 26, 2023 | Landscaping, Native Plants, XERISCAPE GARDENING
On inspiration and irrigation Article by Judie Steeves, Past-President OXA Take inspiration and caution from Mother Nature Consider taking inspiration for your own landscape from Mother Nature, as well as learning about cautions to be aware of. For instance, I...
by oxatest20 | Jul 20, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Invasive Plants
Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Invasive plants are dangerous for all Invasive plants reduce biodiversity and pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, habitat for wildlife and fish, and they compromise water quality as well as native plant...