On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Replace Lawn Area with Okanagan Native Plants
Okanagan native species can be one of the lowest maintenance options to replace an unwanted lawn area.
Oriental Poppy
Few plants announce the arrival of early summer quite like Papaver orientale, the Oriental poppy.
Bergenia cordifolia
Find out why Bergenia cordifolia is a must have for your shade garden.
Built for Drought: How Plants Survive the Heat
Plants have evolved a range of ways to survive drought under a blazing summer Okanagan sun.
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pulsatilla vulgaris is one of the earliest blooming spring perennials in the Okanagan
Fire-Smart Plant Choices
Fire-smart landscapes can help resist wildfires. Find out how.
Replace Lawn Area with Okanagan Native Plants
Okanagan native species can be one of the lowest maintenance options to replace an unwanted lawn area.
Oriental Poppy
Few plants announce the arrival of early summer quite like Papaver orientale, the Oriental poppy.
Bergenia cordifolia
Find out why Bergenia cordifolia is a must have for your shade garden.
Built for Drought: How Plants Survive the Heat
Plants have evolved a range of ways to survive drought under a blazing summer Okanagan sun.
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pulsatilla vulgaris is one of the earliest blooming spring perennials in the Okanagan
Fire-Smart Plant Choices
Fire-smart landscapes can help resist wildfires. Find out how.