October is the month when Kamloops finally cools, soils stay workable, and winter prep becomes the name of the game. Here are some suggestions for your fall garden tasks. Protecting Roses & Tender Plants Grafted roses — Before the ground freezes, mound 12 inches of soil around the canes so the graft is fully covered. Hardy/own‑root roses — These don’t … Continue reading →
Echinacea (coneflower) is one of the most dependable perennials for Kamloops gardens. It thrives in our hot, dry summers, offering wide daisy‑like petals and raised centres that shine from July into early fall. With a little late‑season attention, it can keep blooming just when the rest of the garden begins to wind down. Beyond their colour, echinacea flowers play an … Continue reading →
Coleus is one of the easiest ways to bring bold colour into Kamloops gardens. With their bright foliage and endless patterns, they shine in containers, borders, and shady corners. Even better – you can keep your favourite varieties from year to year simply be saving them each fall. Although coleus is usually grown as an annual, it’s actually a tender … Continue reading →
We have some amazing news for you! We have a Special Guest, Brian Minter, coming to our meeting night- Wednesday, 23rd of Sept! This is an exciting evening, and we hope to see as many of our members out as possible! This event is free to current Kamloops Garden Club members, as of August 31, 2026. Remember to bring your … Continue reading →
By late summer in the Kamloops area, hostas have finished most of their leaf and flower production. As days shorten and nights cool, top growth naturally slows — the perfect window for dividing hostas so they can focus on root establishment before winter. Best Timing Aim to divide late August through late September. Hostas root well in cool soil, but … Continue reading →
We have another great article by our member, Anne Patterson, featuring excellent information on integrating vegetables and herbs into your flower garden. She explains that “plants that are both edible and attractive are called ‘edimentals’.” Read the article to learn how you can create a garden that is not only a feast for your eyes but also puts food on … Continue reading →
September is one of the most productive—and forgiving—months in a Kamloops garden. Cooler nights, warm days, and soil that still holds summer heat make it ideal for planting, dividing, cleaning up, and preparing for winter. Planting & Dividing Spring bulbs — Plant hardy bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and crocus. Choose large, firm bulbs, add a bulb fertilizer, and water … Continue reading →
Rock Garden Design Every Kamloops yard has a dry, awkward corner where nothing thrives — baked by summer heat, starved of moisture, and often full of gravelly, alkaline soil. A rock garden turns that “dead space” into a deliberate, drought‑smart feature using stone, gravel, and plants that love Kamloops conditions. Anchor with One Strong Boulder Start with a single boulder … Continue reading →
Hydrangeas are among the most beloved shrubs in Kamloops gardens, offering months of spectacular color from late spring well into fall. As summer winds down, those once‑vibrant blooms begin to fade—and this is when one of the simplest but most important hydrangea care tasks comes into play: deadheading. Deadheading in late summer keeps your hydrangeas looking fresh, helps them conserve … Continue reading →
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 →
