On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Plan Your Garden
Whether planning a small condo patio or a large acreage, a renovation to an inherited space or the blank slate that comes with a new build, planning your garden is paramount.
Soils of the Okanagan Part I
A good understanding of your soil is one of the keys to successful gardening.
Allium for the Xeriscape Garden
Allium can provide wonderful additions to the xeriscape garden
Hedge Alternatives- Part 2
This is the second in a pair of blog articles on hedge choices for the Okanagan. This article will address non-native options.
Hedge Alternatives- Part 1
There are many alternatives to the ubiquitous water loving cedar hedge. This entry suggests some native plant choices.
Mulch Flammability
This blog will cover a set of flammability tests conducted by OXA on organic mulches commonly available in the Okanagan
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.
Plan Your Garden
Whether planning a small condo patio or a large acreage, a renovation to an inherited space or the blank slate that comes with a new build, planning your garden is paramount.
Soils of the Okanagan Part I
A good understanding of your soil is one of the keys to successful gardening.
Allium for the Xeriscape Garden
Allium can provide wonderful additions to the xeriscape garden
Hedge Alternatives- Part 2
This is the second in a pair of blog articles on hedge choices for the Okanagan. This article will address non-native options.
Hedge Alternatives- Part 1
There are many alternatives to the ubiquitous water loving cedar hedge. This entry suggests some native plant choices.
Mulch Flammability
This blog will cover a set of flammability tests conducted by OXA on organic mulches commonly available in the Okanagan