Creating Beautiful, Resilient Landscapes in a Semi‑Arid Climate Kamloops gardeners know better than most that summer heat can be relentless. With long stretches of hot, dry weather and increasingly common water restrictions, choosing plants that thrive in drought conditions isn’t just practical — it’s essential. Fortunately, many beautiful, hardy plants are perfectly suited to our semi‑arid valley climate. This guide … Continue reading →
Heat Management, Harvest Abundance, and Preparing for Fall August in Kamloops is hot, dry, and often smoky. Gardens need steady care to stay productive and healthy. This is the month to keep watering consistent, harvest generously, and begin subtle transitions toward fall. Fruits & Vegetables Water deeply and consistently — Continue long soakings every 3–4 days. Drip irrigation or soaker … Continue reading →
Keeping Blooms Coming in a Hot, Dry Climate Deadheading — removing spent flowers — is one of the easiest ways to keep your garden blooming beautifully. In Kamloops’ dry heat, intense sun, and fast-draining soils, deadheading becomes even more valuable. It helps plants conserve energy, stay tidy, and continue producing fresh flowers through long summer stretches. Quick tip: Deadhead in … Continue reading →
What To Do With Overgrown or Root‑Bound Containers By mid‑summer, even the healthiest hanging baskets and planters can start to look tired. When plants are growing in the ground, they have endless soil and space to expand. But in containers, roots eventually run out of room — and that’s when baskets begin to decline. The good news? Overgrown containers are … Continue reading →
Garden News & Views has sprouted! Our new companion site adds a fresh corner to the Kamloops Garden Club’s online garden—perfect for sharing other garden club newsletters, quick updates, and glimpses into the beautiful gardens tended by our community. Take a stroll through the new space: Garden News – Garden News and Views If you’d like to showcase your garden, … Continue reading →
Keep Summer Containers Blooming Hanging baskets and planters bring instant colour to patios and entryways, but they also dry out quickly and burn through nutrients faster than garden beds. With a little steady care, you can keep them lush, full, and blooming beautifully all summer long even in Kamloops’ 30–40°C heat. Watering: The Most Important Task Containers dry out far … Continue reading →
Heat, Harvests, and Keeping Plants Thriving July in Kamloops brings long, hot days, warm nights, and the first big flush of summer harvests. Watering wisely, keeping plants tidy, and staying ahead of pests will help your garden sail through the heat. Here’s what to focus on this month. Fruits & Vegetables Water deeply every 3–4 days — Aim for long … Continue reading →
Peonies are one of the most beloved perennials in Kamloops gardens, and their lush June blooms are worth every bit of care. Once the flowers fade, the plant shifts into a critical phase: storing energy for next year’s blossoms. What you do in the weeks and months after blooming has a direct impact on how well your peonies flower next … Continue reading →
Please click on the link below to watch our directors, Roni Sue and Cheri, discuss the Rose and Flower Show: CFJC Midday – Kamloops Garden Club is blooming this spring with the annual Community Flower Show & Tea | CFJC Today Kamloops
Continue reading →Kamloops Garden Club Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Heritage House, Riverside Park There’s something special about a room filled with flowers grown and arranged by neighbours and friends. Our annual Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea is a celebration of local gardens, creativity, and the joy of sharing what we … Continue reading →
