Getting Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom for the Holidays
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is one of the most rewarding winter houseplants—especially when it bursts into colour just as the holiday season begins. But getting those buds to form on time can feel mysterious. Here’s a simple guide to help you coax your plants into festive bloom. Step 1: Give It the Right Light Christmas Cactus sets buds when … Continue reading →
Tips for Bringing Outdoor Plants Indoors for the Winter
When you move your tropical plants back inside for winter you don’t want to bring any unwanted pests along with them. A few smart steps – timed right and done carefully – will keep aphids, spiders mites, whiteflies, and other hitchhikers from settling into your indoor garden. Planning ahead will ensure your plants come in clean, healthy, and ready for … Continue reading →
October in the Kamloops Garden
October is the month when Kamloops finally cools, soils stay workable, and winter prep becomes the name of the game. Here are some suggestions for your fall garden tasks. Protecting Roses & Tender Plants Grafted roses — Before the ground freezes, mound 12 inches of soil around the canes so the graft is fully covered. Hardy/own‑root roses — These don’t … Continue reading →
Echinacea: A Reliable Late‑Summer Performer in Kamloops
Echinacea (coneflower) is one of the most dependable perennials for Kamloops gardens. It thrives in our hot, dry summers, offering wide daisy‑like petals and raised centres that shine from July into early fall. With a little late‑season attention, it can keep blooming just when the rest of the garden begins to wind down. Beyond their colour, echinacea flowers play an … Continue reading →
Save Your Coleus Plants
Coleus is one of the easiest ways to bring bold colour into Kamloops gardens. With their bright foliage and endless patterns, they shine in containers, borders, and shady corners. Even better – you can keep your favourite varieties from year to year simply be saving them each fall. Although coleus is usually grown as an annual, it’s actually a tender … Continue reading →
September Newsletter
Brian Minter – Guest Speaker at September Meeting
We have some amazing news for you! We have a Special Guest, Brian Minter, coming to our meeting night- Wednesday, 23rd of Sept! This is an exciting evening, and we hope to see as many of our members out as possible! This event is free to current Kamloops Garden Club members, as of August 31, 2026. Remember to bring your … Continue reading →
Dividing Hostas in Late Summer
By late summer in the Kamloops area, hostas have finished most of their leaf and flower production. As days shorten and nights cool, top growth naturally slows — the perfect window for dividing hostas so they can focus on root establishment before winter. Best Timing Aim to divide late August through late September. Hostas root well in cool soil, but … Continue reading →
Foodscaping Combines Beauty and Self-sufficiency
We have another great article by our member, Anne Patterson, featuring excellent information on integrating vegetables and herbs into your flower garden. She explains that “plants that are both edible and attractive are called ‘edimentals’.” Read the article to learn how you can create a garden that is not only a feast for your eyes but also puts food on … Continue reading →