Author: Garden Bench
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Battling Invasive Plants in Kamloops
Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola region are home to distinctive ecosystems shaped by a dry climate, rolling grasslands, and riparian corridors. These landscapes support diverse native plants and wildlife but are increasingly threatened by invasive plants — non-native species that spread aggressively and disrupt ecological balance. Why Invasive Plants Are a Problem Without the natural checks…
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Building a drought tolerant rock garden
Summer in the Thompson Shuswap is hard on plants. Both native and non-native plants can struggle depending on conditions. Gardening with the principle of right plant, right place, will raise the odds of your plants surviving. Do you have an area of your yard or garden that you refer to as The Hellscape? This is…
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Learning gardening lessons from Jello molds
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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How to support our local pollinators this summer
Pollinators play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. With our region’s dry, hot summers and cold winters, it’s essential to choose native, drought-tolerant, non-invasive native species. This guide offers plant suggestions to provide ongoing sustenance and habitat for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while choosing options that will thrive in Kamloops’ unique climate. Reach…
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Building a garden water feature for your home
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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Saving money and raindrops: Waterwise gardens
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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Spring soil prep: The key to a thriving garden
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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The arid gardener
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…