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Water Wisdom Archives

Toni first began writing articles for the Penticton Herald in April 2010. The column, entitled “Water Wisdom” is intended to provide information and insight on xeriscaping and sustainable gardening and why it is a must for residents of our warm, arid Okanagan Valley.

The following archives are links to pdf for each article …

  • Autumn Musings
  • About Our Native Saskatoon
  • The Ubiquitous Zucchini
  • Fall Is For Planting
  • The Charming Golden Raintree
  • Top Two on the Xeriscape Wish List
  • Using Feature Rocks
  • Agastache- Another Xeriscape Treasure
  • The Endlessly Suitable Daylily
  • Considering a Water Feature
  • Planting Tips for HOT Weather
  • Penstemons- Waterwise Favorites
  • Hooray for Ornamental Grasses
  • Pretty in Pink
  • A Few Words on Food Security
  • Growing Potatoes … In Bags
  • The Regal Rhubarb
  • Did You Say Permaculture?
  • Remembering Mom
  • Low Water Early Bloomers
  • Celebrating the Signs of Spring
  • The Myth of Abundance
  • Low Maintenance Gardening
  • Edible Alternatives
  • Time to Turf the Turf?
  • One Step at a Time
  • Examining Our Outdoor Water Use
  • Colour in the Xeriscape- Ornamental Grasses

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    Again this growing season, look for "Water Wisdom" in Friday’s Gardening Section of the Penticton Herald. The column, written by Grasslands’ owner Toni Boot, provides advice and tips on sustainable gardening. Missed an issue? Click here for Archived ‘Water Wisdom’ articles

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