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Planting for Winter Birds

Planting for Winter Birds

"GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Native Plants, Shrubs, Trees

Learn how to plant trees and shrubs to support Okanagan birds through winter in your garden.

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Growing the UnH20 Garden

Growing the UnH20 Garden

"GARDENING WITH NATURE", Trees

An expansion of the UnH2O Garden will illustrate drought-tolerant trees, shrubs and cedar hedge alternatives.

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