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 →
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 →
