Heat Management, Harvest Abundance, and Preparing for Fall August in Kamloops is hot, dry, and often smoky. Gardens need steady care to stay productive and healthy. This is the month to keep watering consistent, harvest generously, and begin subtle transitions toward fall. Fruits & Vegetables Water deeply and consistently — Continue long soakings every 3–4 days. Drip irrigation or soaker … Continue reading →
A shade cover for heat sensitive plants can reduce UV rays by 70%. Photo: Lee Valley Tools It’s a well-known secret that Kamloops gardeners have a gambling problem. One variety refuses to accept the conventional wisdom that you shouldn’t plant tomatoes before the May long weekend. “But it’s so hot already. A couple of weeks won’t matter,” … 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 →
After several years of prolonged droughts, watering restrictions, extreme heat and cold, and the threat of wildfires, home gardeners in this region are looking for ways to cope with the new normal. Here are some suggestions. PLANT OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE You probably know that plant hardiness zones are a fairly reliable guide to what plants will grow in your … Continue reading →
