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 →
Kamloops Garden Club members are invited to contribute posts for our website. Whether you’d like to share seasonal tips, photos from your garden, or updates from recent club activities, we’d love to feature your voice. Please note that members must be logged in to their account before submitting a post. Once logged in, simply follow the link provided in the … Continue reading →
Welcome to Our Gardening Community! Need help with gardening? Our Q & A on gardening concerns offers solutions and knowledge for all your plant-related questions. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener with years of experience or just starting out with your first potted plant, we’re so glad you’re here! This space is all about sharing knowledge, asking questions, and learning from … Continue reading →
As the days grow shorter and temperatures dip, our indoor plants face a season of subtle stress that often goes unnoticed. Winter brings lower light, drier air, and cooler nights—conditions that can challenge even the hardiest houseplants. With a few thoughtful adjustments, though, you can help your green companions not just survive the colder months but stay vibrant and healthy … Continue reading →
There’s something lovely about that moment when the last of the holiday sparkle settles and the mind shifts toward soil, seeds, and the quiet promise of spring. Early January is actually the perfect time to dream big about your 2026 garden—before the rush of pruning, sowing, and transplanting begins. Here are a few ways you can start to prepare for … Continue reading →
