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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Preparing Beds, Planting Early Crops, and Waking Up the Garden April is when the garden truly begins to stir in Kamloops. While nights can still be cool, the soil warms quickly, perennials start to push up, and there’s plenty to do to set the stage for a productive season. It’s a month of gentle momentum — small tasks now make … Continue reading →
A practical, climate‑tuned guide for strong, early transplants Growing your own pepper plants indoors is one of the easiest ways to save money, expand your variety options, and ensure you have vigorous transplants ready for the garden. Peppers take their time — especially hot varieties — so giving them an early, well‑supported start makes all the difference. Kamloops gardeners know … Continue reading →
A practical, early‑season checklist to bridge winter and spring As winter begins to loosen its grip, February offers a quiet but important window to prepare for the growing season ahead. Days are slowly lengthening, stored plants need a quick check, and early seed‑starting begins to take shape. Even though the garden is still resting under snow, a few thoughtful tasks … Continue reading →
