On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Planting for Winter Birds
Learn how to plant trees and shrubs to support Okanagan birds through winter in your garden.
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.
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.
All About OXA
A basic introduction to the OXA history, purpose and how we are educating the community on xeriscape gardening.
The History of OXA
Gwen Steele talks about the history and highlights of OXA at the annual general meeting in September 2024
Ground covers
Nature abhors a vacuum- If you have a plant there, chances are, you won’t have a weed. Ground covers are glorious!
Planting for Winter Birds
Learn how to plant trees and shrubs to support Okanagan birds through winter in your garden.
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.
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.
All About OXA
A basic introduction to the OXA history, purpose and how we are educating the community on xeriscape gardening.
The History of OXA
Gwen Steele talks about the history and highlights of OXA at the annual general meeting in September 2024
Ground covers
Nature abhors a vacuum- If you have a plant there, chances are, you won’t have a weed. Ground covers are glorious!