We're excited to announce that Central Okanagan and Kelowna residents are eligible for a rebate when trading out old gas-powered equipment for new electric equipment. The rebate covers up to $150 (no more than 50% of the cost) for new electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers, trimmers or chainsaws.
Rebates are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited and based on availability. For more information, visit www.rdco.com/lawnswap
Fall Gardening Tips!
Fall is a great time to garden – planting in the cooler temperatures is good for you and your new seedlings. There are lots of native blooming plants that can add 4 season interest to your garden while also giving year-round habitat for birds and pollinators. Here are some suggestions:
Spring Blooming
1. Arrowleaf Balsamroot 2. Upland larkspur 3. Oregon Grape 4. Mock Orange 5. Chokecherry 6. Saskatoon 7. Shrubby Penstemon 8. Red-osier Dogwood 9. Nodding Onion [https://assets-can.mkt.dynamics.com/aaed7bcf-a50b-4aa6-bda4-54fe8ca2739e/digitalassets/images/a892a483-d75f-ef11-bfe4-002248ae99b6?ts=638598532822984896]Summer Blooming
1. Rose
2. Common Yarrow
3. Silky Lupine
4. Parsnip-flowered Buckwheat
5. Brown-eyed Susan
6. Showy Milkweed
7. Oceanspray
[https://assets-can.mkt.dynamics.com/aaed7bcf-a50b-4aa6-bda4-54fe8ca2739e/digitalassets/images/dd376b91-d65f-ef11-bfe4-002248ae99b6?ts=638598528731015082]Fall Blooming
1. Snowy Buckwheat
2. Goldenrod
3. Rabbitbrush
4. Showy Aster
5. Wild Bergamot
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