Jocelyne Sewell

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Jocelyne Sewell is thrilled to have enjoyed some late-winter blooms in her North Okanagan garden.

Flowers enjoy a late bloom

Gardeners are looking ahead to spring: see sales and what to plant

Jocelyne Sewell is thrilled to have enjoyed some late-winter blooms in her North Okanagan garden.
The first snowfall has hit the North Okanagan, but hardy plants like cyclamen are still peeking out.

Garden goes into winter mode

As Jocelyne Sewell puts her garden to bed for the winter, she is already dreaming of next spring and the gardening joy that will bring

The first snowfall has hit the North Okanagan, but hardy plants like cyclamen are still peeking out.
It's November, but Jocelyne Sewell is delighted to find snapdragons in her garden that are still in bloom.

A Gardener’s Diary: Blooms still on show

Snapdragons and dahlias in November? Yes, in gardening expert Jocelyne Sewell's Vernon garden.

It's November, but Jocelyne Sewell is delighted to find snapdragons in her garden that are still in bloom.
Jocelyne Sewell uses cold frames in her North Okanagan garden to keep plants safe and warm until spring.

A Gardener’s Diary: Beating the frost

Fall is here but Jocelyne Sewell is already looking towards spring by preparing her garden with cold frames and plenty of mulch

Jocelyne Sewell uses cold frames in her North Okanagan garden to keep plants safe and warm until spring.
Gardening expert Jocelyne Sewell offers some tips for harvesting the fruits and vegetables, such as squash, from your garden this fall.

In the Garden: Ready to harvest

It's the middle of September and that means it's time to think about picking all of those delicious veggies, such as potatoes and squash

Gardening expert Jocelyne Sewell offers some tips for harvesting the fruits and vegetables, such as squash, from your garden this fall.

A Gardener’s Diary: Sunflowers and sauerkraut

Columnist Jocelyne Sewell is learning the lacto-fermentation process of making sauerkraut.

Gardeners throughout the North Okanagan are taking advantage of the long-awaited hot weather to get out in the garden.

Making the most of the heat

Jocelyne Sewell offers some warm-weather suggestions for making the most of your summer bounty

Gardeners throughout the North Okanagan are taking advantage of the long-awaited hot weather to get out in the garden.
Tomato hornworms are green caterpillar pests that can ruin your tomato crop in record time; they also feed on eggplant, pepper and potato.

A Gardener’s Diary: Green pests feed on tomatoes

The tomato hornworm is a small creature that can do enormous damage in your garden

Tomato hornworms are green caterpillar pests that can ruin your tomato crop in record time; they also feed on eggplant, pepper and potato.

In the Garden: Earwigs aren’t welcome here

There are several methods of getting rid of these unwelcome garden pests

A Gardener’s Diary: Hummingbirds welcome

Hummingbirds are a delightful addition to your garden — Jocelyne Sewell shares some tips on attracting them

Clubs bloom with success

Garden clubs in Vernon have a full roster of fun activities for everyone from the novice gardener to the

A Gardener’s Diary: Measure by measure

Choosing a pot that is the right size for your plants will help ensure container gardening success.

A Gardener’s Diary: Cold frames are a must

Jocelyne Sewell offers some tips for growing in cooler weather, starting with a cold frame

A GARDENER’ DIARY: Bees are busy pollinating

Jocelyne Sewell shares her tips for companion planting in your North Okanagan garden

A Gardener’s Diary: Spring is blooming

There are some cool weather crops that can be planted in the spring, just as soon as it is warm enough to work the ground.

A Gardener’s Diary: Seedy Saturday is growing

From attracting pollinators to your garden, to fun activities for kids, Seedy Saturday on March 12 promises something for everyone

A Gardener’s Diary: The robins are singing

Gardening columnist Jocelyne Sewell writes her 100th column for The Morning Star and celebrates the early arrival of spring

A Gardener’s Diary: Starting seeds indoors

Jocelyne Sewell shares some of her tips for getting your seeds started and ready for spring planting

A GardeNER’ DIARY: Tips for saving seeds

Gardening expert Jocelyne Sewell has some fool-proof methods for keeping seeds from one year to the next

A GARDENER’ DIARY: A symbol of the season

Poinsettia is the popular Christmas plant that originated in Mexico and is actually considered a woody shrub and not a flower