January Garden Tasks

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There’s something lovely about that moment when the last of the holiday sparkle settles and the mind shifts toward soil, seeds, and the quiet promise of spring. Early January is actually the perfect time to dream big about your 2026 garden—before the rush of pruning, sowing, and transplanting begins. Here are a few ways you can start to prepare for … Continue reading →

Keep Your Poinsettias Blooming

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The three biggest mistakes that ruin poinsettias are: exposing them to cold drafts, overwatering, and keeping them in low light. Avoiding these will keep your plant vibrant all season long.   Improper Watering Overwatering is the most common problem → leads to root rot and yellowing leaves. Underwatering causes wilting and leaf drop. Let soil dry completely between waterings; water … Continue reading →

November Meeting

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Due to lack of parking availability for the Kamloops Christmas Market the regular meeting location is moved to Parkview Activity Center, 500 McDonald Avenue, on November 26 at 7pm. Parkview Activity Centre – Bing Maps The regular meeting will be combined with the Wreath Making Workshop.  You can create a wreath, planter, centerpiece, or another type of seasonal decoration.  Please … Continue reading →

Christmas Cactus Care

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The Christmas cactus has become one of the most beloved holiday houseplants—and for good reason. It’s one of the few indoor plants that produces large, vibrant blooms right in the heart of the season. With varieties that display stunning shades of red, pink, orange, and white, these plants make festive decorating effortless. Even better, a healthy Christmas cactus can stay … Continue reading →

Return Your Tropical Plants Indoors – Bug Free!

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The following article from Gardening Know How provides lots of guidance on how to help you safely transition your tropical house plants back indoors from their summer outdoor location. “Figuring out how to bring an outdoor plant inside without bugs is easy and keeps your house from turning into a pest party. Nobody wants aphids or spider mites all over … Continue reading →

End of Season Tool Care

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The end of the growing season can be bittersweet. You worked hard to create a beautiful garden.  You may have also grown vegetables, herbs, and fruit that you look forward to enjoying in the months ahead. With winter is approaching, it’s a good idea to prepare your gardening tools for the next season. Prepping your tools now ensures a smoother … Continue reading →

Florentines

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Ingredients: 2 c. sugar 1/3 c cake flour 1⁄2 c. butter (= 1⁄4 lb) 4 c sliced almonds 1 2/3 c. whipping cream 1 tsp almond extract 2.5 c finely ground almonds, (called almond flour in stores) Instructions: In frying pan, top of stove on med. heat cook cream, butter, sugar till bubbly, add ground almonds and cake flour, heat … Continue reading →

Plant a Cover Crop in Raised Beds

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Planting peas (or other legumes like clover or vetch) in the fall is a great way to naturally restore soil health. Here’s why they work so well: 🌾 Cover Crops Recharge Raised Beds Nutrient Boost: Peas are nitrogen-fixers, meaning they pull nitrogen from the air and deposit it into the soil—giving next season’s plants a head start. Soil Structure: Their … Continue reading →