Category: Resource
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WHAT'S THAT WEED?
The Miriam Webster dictionary defines a weed as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth, especially: one that tends to overgrow […]
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MYTH BUSTERS
IN THIS SERIES the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners will break down commonly held gardening myths and uncover the truth behind them. These posts will debunk prolific gardening myths and will […]
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GARDENING FOR POLLINATORS
An informative brochure detailing what to grow to attract pollinators to your garden. Learn which plants attract honey bees, native bumblebees, native solitary bees and other beneficial insects. Brochure: Gardening […]
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COMMON BEES OF THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR OF BC
This brochure focuses on the most common bees that observers might see in their gardens or on hiking trails. Brochure: Common Bees of the Southern Interior, 2nd edition Drab reddish-brown […]
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FRIEND OR FOE
INSECTS ARE EVERYWHERE and they are the most diverse creatures in the world! It’s impossible to keep them out of our gardens, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing because […]
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SELECTING PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS
THIS REGIONAL GUIDE IS JUST ONE in a series of plant selection tools designed to provide you with information on how to plant local native plants for pollinators. Each of […]