On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Embrace Native Plants
Adding Native Plants to your garden for their beauty and resilience.
Saving Seeds
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.
All About OXA
A basic introduction to the OXA history, purpose and how we are educating the community on xeriscape gardening.
Planting for Winter Birds
Learn how to plant trees and shrubs to support Okanagan birds through winter in your garden.
Wildfire Recovery Rockery
We lost our landscape in the 2023 wildfire. Our house was standing, but we had to replace the garden. This xeriscape rockery project transformed the ashes.
The History of OXA
Gwen Steele talks about the history and highlights of OXA at the annual general meeting in September 2024
Welcome to the Blog
Our blog is a space to share more in-depth information on how to garden with nature while conserving water in the Okanagan Valley.
Among other contributors, it includes “Gardening with Nature” articles by our Executive Director, Sigrie Kendrick, and articles by co-founder Gwen Steele.
We hope to create a valuable archive of articles to add to your xeriscape resources. If you have questions sparked by these articles, please consider becoming an OXA member so you can use our Ask An Expert benefit.
Welcome to the Blog
Our blog is an opportunity to share information on how to garden with nature while conserving water in the Okanagan Valley.
Among other contributors, it includes “Gardening with Nature” articles by our Executive Director, Sigrie Kendrick, as well as articles by co-founder Gwen Steele.
As a group blog and forum, we welcome your contributions and comments and hope to create a blossoming community of xeriscape gardeners as well as a valuable archive of articles.
Embrace Native Plants
Adding Native Plants to your garden for their beauty and resilience.
Saving Seeds
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.
All About OXA
A basic introduction to the OXA history, purpose and how we are educating the community on xeriscape gardening.
Planting for Winter Birds
Learn how to plant trees and shrubs to support Okanagan birds through winter in your garden.
Wildfire Recovery Rockery
We lost our landscape in the 2023 wildfire. Our house was standing, but we had to replace the garden. This xeriscape rockery project transformed the ashes.
The History of OXA
Gwen Steele talks about the history and highlights of OXA at the annual general meeting in September 2024