by Claire | 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 Claire | 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 Claire | Jul 26, 2023 | Landscaping, Natives, 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 Claire | 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...
by Claire | Jun 20, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Natives
Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Use native plants to help stabilize slopes It’s just common sense to look to Mother Nature for advice about solving natural concerns on your landscape, like water, steep slopes and sun exposure or shade. If recent rain...
