by oxatest20 | Jul 17, 2024 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Ground Covers, Landscaping
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Glorious Ground covers Nature abhors a vacuum It has been said that Nature abhors a vacuum and I have often reflected on this old adage whenplanning and planting gardens. If you have a plant there, chances are, you...
by oxatest20 | Jul 5, 2024 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Environment, Landscaping, Lawns
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Great Garden Choices Clearly, change is afoot when it comes to gardening in the Okanagan. Many of you may remember a column two years ago, in which I decried some of the garden choices featured on that summer’s public...
by oxatest20 | Apr 4, 2024 | Biodiversity, Environment, Native Plants, XERISCAPE GARDENING
Cultivate a Bat-Friendly garden Guest Article by BC Community Bat Programs How can you support the bats? Spring is at our doorstep! This is the most exciting season for gardeners and nature lovers. This year, we encourage everyone to try something new– gardening for...
by oxatest20 | Feb 14, 2024 | Environment, Landscaping, Perennials, XERISCAPE GARDENING
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...
