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, Natives, 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...
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,...
