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Caring for Peonies After They Bloom

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on June 14, 2026 by Di SmithJune 10, 2026

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 →

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Flower and Garden Show on CFJC Midday Show

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on June 9, 2026 by Di SmithJune 9, 2026

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

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Kamloops Garden Club Flower Show and Tea

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on June 7, 2026 by Di SmithJune 1, 2026

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 →

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The Chelsea Chop

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on June 2, 2026 by Di SmithJune 1, 2026

 A Simple June Trick for Better, Later, Tidier Blooms What the Chelsea Chop Is — and Why It Works The Chelsea chop is a pruning technique used in late May to early June to control height, improve structure, and delay bloom time on certain herbaceous perennials. It’s named after the Chelsea Flower Show in London, which happens to fall at … Continue reading →

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June in the Garden

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on May 31, 2026 by Di SmithMay 19, 2026

Steady Growth, Warm Days, and Plenty to Do June brings long daylight, warmer nights, and that wonderful sense that everything is growing at once. It’s a month of maintenance, gentle shaping, and keeping plants hydrated and healthy as summer settles in. Here’s what Kamloops gardeners can focus on this month.   Lawn Care Mow at 2–3 inches — Taller grass … Continue reading →

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May Gardening Tasks

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on May 3, 2026 by Di SmithMarch 29, 2026

Planting Month, Soil Warmth, and the True Start of the Growing Season May is one of the busiest and most exciting gardening months in Kamloops. With longer days and warming soil, it’s time to plant, prepare, and enjoy the garden’s return to life. Finish Hardening Off Seedlings Continue gradually exposing indoor‑grown seedlings to outdoor conditions. Kamloops’ spring winds can be … Continue reading →

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Spring Hosta Care

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on April 26, 2026 by Di SmithApril 13, 2026

Spring is a wonderful time to reconnect with your garden, and emerging hostas are a sure sign the season is shifting. As their new shoots begin to peek through the soil, a little early‑season care helps set them up for lush, healthy growth all summer long. These simple steps will guide you through refreshing your hosta beds and giving your … Continue reading →

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Spring Plant Sale!

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on April 15, 2026 by Di SmithMay 7, 2026

Kamloops Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street, Riverside Park, Kamloops, BC Our much‑loved annual Plant Sale is back, and we’d love to see you there. Whether you’re filling garden beds, hunting for new favourites, or simply supporting the club, this is one of our most joyful … Continue reading →

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Clematis Spring Care Guide

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on April 12, 2026 by Di SmithApril 5, 2026

Top Steps for Healthy Growth, Strong Vines & Abundant Blooms Spring is the most important season for setting your clematis up for success. In Kamloops, where spring warms quickly and summer heat arrives fast, these steps help vines establish strong roots, resist wilt, and bloom reliably. Wake‑Up Check (Early Spring – March/April) As soon as snow is gone and soil … Continue reading →

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Donations Wanted for the KGC Plant Sale

Kamloops Garden Club Posted on April 10, 2026 by Di SmithApril 14, 2026

Donations Wanted for the Kamloops Garden Club Annual Plant Sale As you’re tending your spring garden, do you have plants that need splitting? A few extras you can pot up? Seedlings or cuttings ready to share? We would be grateful for your donations to help make this year’s Annual Plant Sale a success.  What You Can Donate Perennials Herbs Vegetable … Continue reading →

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