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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Pruning the Pear Tree
Spring is in the air...and so should your pruning tools! Maury Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops reminds everyone to get going now if there's pruning to be done and has a few tips to follow while he tends to his pear tree.
Mar 26, 2024
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Rapid Cool Mechanical
Rapid Cool Mechanical - Highest Service and Quality
Rapid Cool Mechanical was established in 1991 and, over the course of three decades, its team has maintained the highest service and quality in their ever-expanding field. "When we first started, it was to just be a heating and a/c contractor but now its developed to be a top service provider to Kamloops and area ...
Jan 03, 2024
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Holiday Wreaths
We are all familiar with holiday wreaths - and that they're usually seen on the front door of our homes. But Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few other ideas on how to use the traditional wreath in some not-so traditional ways!
Dec 24, 2023
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Art of Christmas - Clivia for Christmas
We all know that the amaryllis is a classic plant to have in the house at this time of year, but Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has something a little more exotic and definitely a little more orange to try out this holiday season!
Dec 22, 2023
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Alternative Greenery
Many of us are familiar with boughs of cedar, white pine and silver fir being used in our seasonal displays, but Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of other greens that are great to use as well!
Dec 20, 2023
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - New Poinsettias
There's always something new to talk about when it comes to plants - and at this time of year the topic is poinsettias! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to talk about some of the more than 40 new varieties of poinsettias that are on the market.
Dec 06, 2023
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Amaryllis for Christmas
The amaryllis is one of the most popular plants during the holiday season. Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few tips to keep in mind to ensure it blooms for Christmas!
Nov 24, 2023
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Christmas Cactus
It's not the first plant many people think of when it you mention the holiday season, but as Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops explains, the Christmas Cactus is definitely one you should consider at this time of year!
Nov 16, 2023
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South Thompson RV
South Thompson RV - Kamloops' Preferred RV Dealer
More people across British Columbia choose South Thompson for all their RV and adventuring needs. On a spectacular autumn morning at Paul Lake in Kamloops, a television commercial is being made for a new recreation vehicle the 2024 Wildwood View. While the crews go about their creative endeavors, General Manager and Pa...
Oct 18, 2023
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Preserving Plants Through Winter
With the arrival of fall - and winter just on the horizon - you may be sad about losing some of the plants that are near and dear to your heart. But Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few timely tips on how to preserve some of those plants right through till next spring.
Oct 16, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Harvesting, drying and curing of cannabis
It's a popular area of cultivation these days, so Chuck Ferguson from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops is here to tell us more about it - this time on the final stages of cultivating cannabis!
Oct 06, 2023
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Roots Remastered
Bayer got into country music and the reason will have you smiling from ear to ear
When new music is introduced in the radio industry, the inclination is to interview the artists. But in this case, that would have been really hard to do - because some of the artists aren't even human.They are actually...literally stalks of corn.'Shucks' you might say. 'That sounds like fake news.' But there is more t...
Oct 03, 2023
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Art of Gardening - All about the Venus Flytrap
There's probably no other plant that attracts more attention from people than the Venus Flytrap. Unfortunately for many insects, they're attracted to them as well! Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to tell us all about them.
Sep 29, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Lawn care after the drought
It's been a while since Kamloops had such stern water restrictions and our lawns and gardens were certainly affected by them. Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to talk about the impacts and what we can do about overcoming them.
Sep 29, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Great choices for fall and winter colour
Fall is the time of year we see all the vibrant colours from Mother Nature. But you can add your own lively colours in your garden with a variety of plants that will last right into winter. Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist has a number of choices for you to consider!
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Heat tolerant trees (Part 2)
On this segment, Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few more suggestions on what trees to consider to better handle the intense summer heat.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Heat tolerant trees (Part 1)
Cedar hedges have had a tough time with the intense summer heat we are experiencing in recent years. For that reason, many are looking to alternatives for their yards and so Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few suggestions for you to consider.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Protecting trees from summer damage
Summer weather has been warmer than usual and probably will be that way for many years to come. With that in mind, more care and attention is need to protect your plants, so Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few tips to keep in mind to do just that.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Edible Black English Mulberry Tree
The Black English Mulberry tree produces lots of fruit that is oh so yummy! But, there are few things to keep in mind if you decide to get one. Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes to time to go over the pros and cons about this tree.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Propagation by air layering
There are many ways to make new plants for your home or garden. It's usually done by planting seeds or seedlings but a very unique way is using a technique called air layering. Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time in this segment talk about it.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Get your crocus and garlic in the ground
The fall season is the time for many things to be done in the yard and garden and two of the most important are getting your crocus bulbs and garlic in the ground. Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few details to share on getting that job done.
Sep 15, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Summer is time for hydrangeas
Summer is a time for blue skies, warm weather and beautiful hydrangeas in your garden! Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few to show you in this episode - including the Hydrangea of the Year!
Sep 07, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Time For New Tropicals
Mid-summer is typically the time when the new tropicals come in to the garden centre - and this year is no different! Ivy Hik from Art Knapp in Kamloops takes time to showcase some of the new arrivals in this years shipment.
Jul 20, 2023
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Art of Gardening - Problems With the Lawn
When the lawn starts turning yellow, then brown, and then starts disappearing in clumps, you definitely have a problem! Maury Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops has a few ideas of what it can be and takes time to talk about on this episode.
Jul 19, 2023
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