Join Tamara Dinter to learn all about how to build healthy soil in your garden. Topics covered will include soil texture, structure, nutrients, pH, organic matter, soil ecosystem, and tailoring garden plantings to your soil type. Tamara has an MSc. in Soil Science and can’t wait to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for healthy soils […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm (online 12:00-2:00pm) WHERE: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow – please dress for the weather. Parking is […]
With so many products to choose from, which amendments and fertilizers are the best, and when should they be applied? Slow food or fast food, we focus on feeding the soil that feeds our plants. Christina will give an overview of what options are available, both for sale and free; she will help pick the […]
The Okanagan Master Gardeners are presenting a Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library. Description Want to start a garden this spring but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by Okanagan Master Gardener Linda Trepanier. This session will cover the basic principles of starting seeds, including:nbsj Learn the skills […]
Ideas to transform your garden. Get ready to think outside the box.
Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025 🌱 Get ready for spring at Kelowna Seedy Sunday! 🌱 Join us for this annual celebration of gardening hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just getting started, there’s something for everyone at this lively community event! Event Details What’s Happening Mark your calendar for […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm (online 12:00-2:00pm) WHERE: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow – please dress for the weather. Parking is […]
Native plants are beneficial to include in our gardens because they increase biodiversity, provide habitat for wildlife, attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators, are adapted to local soil and weather conditions and are hardier and more disease resistant. Join us for a 2 hour in-depth seminar on native plants with Emony Nicholls, where you will […]
We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly, there are many, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: -countertop electric food dehydrators & “composters” -private food scrap pick up, municipal food scrap […]
Are you a bonsai enthusiast looking for tips on your current project, or interested in starting your own piece of living art? We are pleased to announce we are hosting a bonsai re-potting demonstration on Saturday, March 15th from 10 am to 12 pm. Our resident bonsai expert will be giving a demonstration on re-potting […]