September 2022
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VOL. 31, NO. 5, SEPTEMBER 2022 POWERED BY KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK | A PROUD PART OF ABERDEEN PUBLISHING
Exploring community safety in Kamloops Page 2
The Kamloops Kidney Support Group is back Page 5
Summer - by Clear Impact Page 9
Outreach Program connects Kamloops communities Page 10
The Kamloops Family History Society
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A beginner’s guide to fall planting and maintenance
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Ariane Cornish captures a sunset on Edith Lake while kayaking in her recent submission to KTW’s photo contest.
pring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. Tree and bare root retailers advise that soil temperatures in many regions may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start of winter. Furthermore, fall is often the ideal time to plant, fertilize and keep a garden going or to get a head start on next year’s bounty. Here are some tips to make the most of the fall gardening season. • Think about fall annuals and bulb planting. Near the end of September, start planting cool-weather-loving pansies and violas for pops of color as summer flowers fade. Also, it’s a good idea to stock up on bulbs that will bloom in the months to come before they sell out in stores. Wait until the
temperatures really cool down before planting them in desired spots for spring sprouts. • Sow salad seeds. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, and arugula tolerate cooler temperatures. Try new and interesting lettuce varieties and enjoy salads well into the fall season. • Take inventory of the sun. Positioning a garden carefully means maximizing hours of sunlight, which begin to dwindle in the fall. Experts say gardens grow best in sunny locations that receive six hours of direct sunlight each day. This is where container gardens can be helpful, as they allow gardeners to move plants into spots that will get ample sunlight. • Fill in landscaping gaps. Some fall plants can add color around the landscape and brighten up homes to add curb Continued on page 21
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