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A Water-Wise Gardening Start

A Water-Wise Gardening Start
By Paula Rodriguez de la Vega
Sagebrush Nursery

So, you would like to have a water-efficient garden that looks beautiful, is low-maintenance once established, and also helps wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and other pollinating insects all at the same time. Where do you begin?

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Water – A Precious Resource in the Garden

Water – A Precious Resource in the Garden
By Paula Rodriguez de la Vega
Sagebrush Nursery

One of the wonderful things about the Okanagan is that it is one of the driest and hottest areas in Canada. This means we have a unique natural landscape with plants that have adapted to the arid conditions.

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Gardening with Water in Mind

Gardening with Water in Mind
By Paula Rodriguez de la Vega
Sagebrush Nursery

According to the Town of Oliver website, we should be expecting a water utility bill in the mail sometime next year. So it’s a good time to start thinking about how to reduce water use.

Did you know that toilets and landscape watering are the two biggest users of water in a house? In fact, studies in several cities have shown that, during the summer months, half of all household water use is for lawn and garden.

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