Summer in the Okanagan means peaches and beaches, holidays and entertaining visitors, festivals and, of
course, gardening! Art Knapp’s Plantland and Flower Shop in Penticton is an oasis of beauty during the summer months; from our
display gardens at the north end of the property, throughout the garden centre and into the shadehouse, Perennial Pavilion and
nursery.
We keep the colour coming all summer long in the shadehouse with larger one gallon annuals. We begin planting these at the Trout
Creek nursery in late May; lobelia, petunias, marigolds, gazanias, rudbeckia, impatiens and more. We pinch back the growing tips
several times until they are full and loaded with buds and then we fill up the benches and tables under the shadehouse with colour.
These are perfect for filling holes in your garden and for creating instant effect in containers. If you’re looking for hanging
baskets we’ve got them too, just look up!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a perfect perennial border in your garden, full of
colour, foliage and texture in the middle of summer? A visit to the Perennial Pavilion will give you that sensation. You’ll
also find the inspiration to create your own perennial masterpiece. Our perennial crop from Trout Creek is outstanding this year and
you’ll find colour on a regular basis as crops finish. Check out our terrific selection of ornamental grasses, which becomes even
bigger as we head into September and the glorious warm days and cool nights of autumn.
In the garden centre we’ll keep you cool with stylish headwear from Dorfman Pacific and the San Diego
Hat Company. Every good gardener needs the perfect hat to keep the sun off them. Check out what our staff is wearing outside for
ideas! Looking for ideas to say thanks to your Okanagan hosts for a wonderful stay? Come into Art Knapp’s and you’ll find
the perfect gift, from a small fountain, a statue for the garden, outdoor solar lamps and patio lanterns to fresh flowers or a lovely
dish garden. The perfect way to express your appreciation for their hospitality can be found at Art Knapp’s.
If the summer weather is creating challenges in your garden drop in and talk to one of our garden experts. We can help you with
any pest or disease problem in terms of identification and remedies and we love to play "Guess What Plant This Is?"
If your garden is your summer playground, come and see us at Art Knapp’s Plantland and let us get you geared up to play!
Garden Party!
This Thursday (July 2) at the Ramada we are hosting a Pond Seminar sponsored by Laguna! The seminar will cover all aspects of building a pond, with information on pumps, filtration and water quality, with a question and answer period at the conclusion. Everyone attending will receive a coupon for 20% off a one-time purchase of pond products at the garden centre, good until the end of July. Tickets cost only $10. On Saturday (July 4) we will be having author Spring Gillard in the store to talk about her book 'Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator, Edible Essays on City Farming' and answer questions about urban gardening and composting. She will be here at 11 am until around 2. Come in and bring your questions! Our raffle for the Children's Hospital was a great success again this year, thank you to everyone who bought tickets. Also, thanks to everyone who attended our Garden Party and enjoyed the BBQ. |
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Art Knapp’s Plantland and Flower Shop is located at:
670 Duncan Avenue West
Penticton, B.C.
Toll Free: 1-800-667-0765
Art Knapp’s is open seven days a week!
Artknapp.com serves the customers of Art Knapp’s Plantland and Flower Shop in Penticton, B.C. To obtain information from an Art Knapp in your community, we encourage you to give that location a call or visit.
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