Heat, Harvests, and Keeping Plants Thriving July in Kamloops brings long, hot days, warm nights, and the first big flush of summer harvests. Watering wisely, keeping plants tidy, and staying ahead of pests will help your garden sail through the heat. Here’s what to focus on this month. Fruits & Vegetables Water deeply every 3–4 days — Aim for long … Continue reading →
This is an interesting article from the Old Farmers Almanac about the healing power of honey.
Continue reading →This is our last newsletter until September. Have a wonderful summer. Enjoy reading all about our fantastic Rose and Flower Show.
Continue reading →We’d Love to See Your Flowers This Year Bring a bloom, a branch, a pot, or an arrangement — whatever you feel proud of. Every entry adds beauty to the room and helps make the show special. Explore the complete brochure for all category details and practical flower‑preparation hints.
Continue reading →Peonies are one of the most beloved perennials in Kamloops gardens, and their lush June blooms are worth every bit of care. Once the flowers fade, the plant shifts into a critical phase: storing energy for next year’s blossoms. What you do in the weeks and months after blooming has a direct impact on how well your peonies flower next … Continue reading →
Please click on the link below to watch our directors, Roni Sue and Cheri, discuss the Rose and Flower Show: CFJC Midday – Kamloops Garden Club is blooming this spring with the annual Community Flower Show & Tea | CFJC Today Kamloops
Continue reading →Kamloops Garden Club Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Heritage House, Riverside Park There’s something special about a room filled with flowers grown and arranged by neighbours and friends. Our annual Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea is a celebration of local gardens, creativity, and the joy of sharing what we … Continue reading →
A Simple June Trick for Better, Later, Tidier Blooms What the Chelsea Chop Is — and Why It Works The Chelsea chop is a pruning technique used in late May to early June to control height, improve structure, and delay bloom time on certain herbaceous perennials. It’s named after the Chelsea Flower Show in London, which happens to fall at … Continue reading →
Steady Growth, Warm Days, and Plenty to Do June brings long daylight, warmer nights, and that wonderful sense that everything is growing at once. It’s a month of maintenance, gentle shaping, and keeping plants hydrated and healthy as summer settles in. Here’s what Kamloops gardeners can focus on this month. Lawn Care Mow at 2–3 inches — Taller grass … Continue reading →
Instead of amending the soil to match the plant, it’s easier to match the plant to the soil you have. Native plants like Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and its many cultivars are well-adapted to the alkaline soils found in dry climates. They thrive in soils with minimal organics. (photo credit: Okanagan Xeriscape Association) Kamloops gardeners expect a lot from the … Continue reading →
