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 →
A Space‑Saving Way to Start More Seeds This Spring If you’re looking to start extra seedlings without taking over every windowsill in the house, seed snails are a clever solution worth trying. This simple method turns leftover packaging—foam sheets, cardboard, tissue paper, even bubble wrap—into compact seed‑starting spirals that hold dozens of seedlings in the space of a single tray. … Continue reading →
Pole beans and bush beans both grow well in Kamloops, but the best choice depends on your space, summer heat, and how you like to harvest. Pole beans give longer, steadier harvests in our cooler nights, while bush beans produce quickly and all at once. Pole Beans – your long-season workhorses Are considered to have more intense flavour. Require plenty … Continue reading →
