The walnut husk fly is about the size of a housefly and very colorful. It has a yellow spot just below the areas where the wings are attached and iridescent, greenish eyes and the wings have three prominent dark bands....
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Getting kids to play in the dirt would seem to be an easy thing to do. It’s their natural instinct as children to want to explore and experience everything. Plants, soil, water, and stones are like magnets for small children...
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In our gardens we look at the beauty above the ground with great interest. Beautiful stems and flowers atop brightly coloured leaves. Its what we see every day. The health of this visible part of the plant is a refection...
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It’s the middle of February which means that it’s prime fruit tree pruning season. But before you dive in, there are a few important steps that you should take. Always start by removing leftover fruit from last season. Keep lower...
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I will be out to meet the great gardeners at the Seed Swap in Enderby this spring. This is one of the largest gardener get togethers in the valley! I am excited to meet the vendors and get to know...
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Sunday, March 8th 10:00 – 3:00 Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC Entrance fee for adults is $2, children are free Activities for the day: Free children’s workshops and Free gardening workshops, all day. We are thrilled to...
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This hot topic is one that really gets people excited. There are those among us who have developed a taste for the incredible rush of Capsicum, these people seem to have tongues of steel and a constitution to match. This...
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Onions are a staple in our household, it seems we use them in everything. Even though they are normally quite inexpensive I still prefer to know exactly where they came from, which is why I always try to grow as...
Read MoreKen Salvail is available to visit your property to consult and advise on all aspects of landscaping; including pest problems, irrigation, plant health, landscape construction and maintenance. Widely recognized as one of the Okanagan Valley’s leading horticultural experts, Ken’s knowledge...
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As the season gets chilly there are often planters left over from the summer season. I sometimes cut the annuals off flush to the surface of the soil to keep it a solid mass of roots. This full pot of...
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