by Claire | Mar 31, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Biodiversity, Landscaping
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Help pollinators survive with careful planning The Okanagan Valley’s semi-arid climate presents unique opportunities and challenges for creating pollinator-friendly gardens. More than 500 native bee species call British...
by Claire | Mar 3, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Environment, Native Plants, Natives
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Why Native Plants? Our Okanagan Valley features a unique ecosystem, shaped by hot, dry summers and cold winters. This distinctive climate has resulted in a diverse array of native plants that are not only beautiful but...
by Claire | Jan 6, 2025 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Native Plants, Shrubs, Trees
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick Creating Vital Food Sources The Okanagan Valley’s unique climate and ecology make it a crucial habitat for both year-round resident birds and winter visitors. By thoughtfully selecting and planting native trees...
by Claire | Nov 7, 2024 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Native Plants, Perennials, Plant Care
GARDENING WITH NATURE Article by Sigrie Kendrick It all starts with the seed Whether you buy blooming plants and tall trees for your landscaping or plant seedlings and seeds—it all really begins with the collection of seeds from mature plants. We all have the means to...
by Claire | Oct 30, 2024 | Landscaping, XERISCAPE GARDENING
John and Judie’s garden Article by Judie Steeves From evergreens to ashes Our area is known for its stately old evergreens and its rock. Well, we lost our beautiful evergreens and the rest of our landscape in the 2023 wildfire. When we returned home from...
