On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Native Plants in Xeriscape
Native plants can make a very beneficial addition to your xeriscape garden.
Hellebore
late-winter blooms and easy-going nature–Hellebore is our March Plant of the month
Galanthus Nivalis
The sight of the first snowdrops signify a promise that spring, with all its abundance, is on its way.
Viola tricolour
The small but mighty Viola tricolour is our plant of the month for January
Leave the Leaves – part two!
Learn when “leave the leaves” helps your garden, and when raking is essential to prevent disease and damage
Why Some Popular Plants Don’t Thrive in the Okanagan
Discover why soil, water, and temperature extremes matter more than plant trends.
Native Plants in Xeriscape
Native plants can make a very beneficial addition to your xeriscape garden.
Hellebore
late-winter blooms and easy-going nature–Hellebore is our March Plant of the month
Galanthus Nivalis
The sight of the first snowdrops signify a promise that spring, with all its abundance, is on its way.
Viola tricolour
The small but mighty Viola tricolour is our plant of the month for January
Leave the Leaves – part two!
Learn when “leave the leaves” helps your garden, and when raking is essential to prevent disease and damage
Why Some Popular Plants Don’t Thrive in the Okanagan
Discover why soil, water, and temperature extremes matter more than plant trends.