Ken 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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The temperature is starting to dip and the daylight hours are getting shorter. It’s time to start your fall garden preparation! This fall garden checklist is a handy guide to help you wrap up your garden and prepare for the...
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Written by Evan Rafuse, KHS Landscape Professionals/Growercoach.com Potatoes: Determinate OR Indeterminate? Plan your spring planting now! A common question that often stumps many a gardener is, “What on earth does determinate versus indeterminate mean?” When speaking about potatoes, it...
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The spring always seems the busiest time of the gardening season, but there are always tasks to be done and here are our suggestions on what to do in the garden this August… August is a time to be photographing...
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Here we are in August and we may be thinking that the gardening season is over. No Way! There are still many summer gardening tasks we need to achieve this month. When the heat is on I definitely keep the...
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The month of July has come to an end and most gardens are now looking phenomenal. Spring plants are finishing their blooms, while Summer flowers are just beginning. Weeds are trying their absolute best to grow and go to seed...
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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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Lake Country Farmer’s Market Fresh Local Produce Unique Crafts Incredible Food,Popcorn and Music Every Friday starting June 7th 3pm-7pm Swalwell Park, Swalwell Park, Lake Country...
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Spring is done for another year and now the summer weather is slowly coming and we are enjoying a cool start. I’m sure the gardeners out there all feel that there is still excitement regardless of the weather as long...
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