Rugged Plants, Astonishing Beauty

Cactus Gardening Basics

Cactus are the ultimate drought tolerant perennials, thriving outdoors even in very cold Canadian climates.  Learn how to garden successfully with these here.

Prickly Pear Types

This group includes some of the hardiest types, surviving as far north as the Arctic Circle.  Bright, colourful flowers, some even bear edible fruit!

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Round, Barrel and Columnar  Types

Of the thousands of forms of cactus, a number of colourful, attractive varieties are hardy enough for outdoor (and of course indoor) enjoyment in cold regions.

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Here is what a stroll up our hillside cactus garden in Naramata looks like during bloom time.