On the Dry Side
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association Blog
Watering and Feeding Ornamental Grasses
The following is an excerpt from the Blue Stem website. This site was put together by Jim Brockmeyer and Muriel Neale as part of a nursery business they were running in Christina Lake, BC. Both have now retired, but their excellent website lives on with funding for...
How to Choose a Landscaper
Article by Mark Godlewski– OXA is in the process of creating an article on how to go about choosing a landscape company. Even well-established landscape companies face many challenges including uncooperative weather, shortages of experienced personnel, and lack of...
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 reach out to the amazing contributors to the Okanagan Master Gardeners FaceBook page. They offer a wealth of gardening information.
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.
Watering and Feeding Ornamental Grasses
The following is an excerpt from the Blue Stem website. This site was put together by Jim Brockmeyer and Muriel Neale as part of a nursery business they were running in Christina Lake, BC. Both have now retired, but their excellent website lives on with funding for...
How to Choose a Landscaper
Article by Mark Godlewski– OXA is in the process of creating an article on how to go about choosing a landscape company. Even well-established landscape companies face many challenges including uncooperative weather, shortages of experienced personnel, and lack of...