On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
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.
Communities in Bloom Award
Find out why OXA won the Communities in Bloom Showcase Award
Mahonia or Berberis?
Mahonia or Berberis? Why is this plant being reclassified?
Seed Heads in the Landscape
How to create drama in your winter garden by leaving seed heads standing in the fall.
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.
Communities in Bloom Award
Find out why OXA won the Communities in Bloom Showcase Award
Mahonia or Berberis?
Mahonia or Berberis? Why is this plant being reclassified?
Seed Heads in the Landscape
How to create drama in your winter garden by leaving seed heads standing in the fall.