On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Fall Planting
Fall is a much better time for planting perennials. Find out all of the benefits in this article.
Hot Weather Gardening
Hot weather can be tough on even xeriscape plants. Here are some tips on how to help them survive.
Removing a Lawn
One of the first steps towards xeriscaping is to remove as much of your lawn as possible. Here are some options for lawn removal.
Family Members Don’t Always Look Alike
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer two Persicaria species you might not even recognize as being related.
Plants for Dry Shade
OXA’s annual plant sale will offer several plants that perform well under the challenging conditions of growing in dry, but shady beds.
Sprinkler Distribution Uniformity
Take a deep dive into sprinkler Distribution Uniformity how evenly an irrigation system provides water over a given area.
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.