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Olafhenny · 08-19-2014, 09:43 PM

It looks, that I have fallen victim of some 'me tooism' I received my injection of false
information, while briefly retiring to Osoyoos, before ending up here in Penticton.
It turns out, that the good people of Osoyoos were so proud of their arid region,
that they stretched the definition a bit from 250mm to 300mm precip. and I fell for it.
See the article here:
About Osoyoos - South Okanagan - British Columbia
EXCERPT:
Osoyoos, An Oasis in The Desert.
Canada's only desert extends past Osoyoos Lake to Skaha Lake, and west up
the Similkameen Valley towards Keremeos, approximately 24 km. (15 miles).
This area receives an average rainfall of less than 12 inches per year. The
desert plants and animals of this area are found nowhere else in Canada.
The "Osoyoos Arid Biotic Zone" is a continuation of the Sonoran Desert that
extends from Mexico right up to the Okanagan Valley. While irrigation has made
Osoyoos a lush green oasis, it is interesting to note that the desert continues
undisturbed where there is no water.

It appears we here in BC were not the only ones with the desire to call a bit of
'desert’ our own. Our neighbours down south seem to have similar aspirations.

Deserts in Eastern Washington | USA Today
Desert or Steppe?

EXCERPT:
Technically, most of eastern Washington outside of foothills and mountains is semi-arid
steppe, or plain, not true desert. It all depends, however, on what criteria you’re using
to define a desert.

And...
Mountaineers Books: Best Desert Hikes: Washington

EXCERPT:
If you're used to tight, tree-lined trails through (often-dripping) evergreens, it's time
for a guidebook to an entirely different world: the high desert of central and eastern
Washington. It's desert, yes -- but not the Lawrence of Arabia kind. This landscape
of sagebrush and rimrock canyons is starkly beautiful and rich in plant and animal life.
It offers mild temperatures in fall, prime wildlife viewing in winter, and an explosion of
wildflowers in spring.

Thus, if I have misled anybody, I apologize and offer the excuse, that I have been
misled myself

Best,
Olaf

08-19-2014, 09:43 PM	#59 (permalink)
Olafhenny Olafhenny's Photo Gallery Location: Penticton, BC, Okanagan Valley, Canada Find me on the map! Zone: Hardiness Zone 6 Name: Olaf Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,705 BananaBucks : 297,528 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,050 Times Was Thanked 2,012 Times in 876 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 77 Times	Re: What root rot? It looks, that I have fallen victim of some 'me tooism' I received my injection of false information, while briefly retiring to Osoyoos, before ending up here in Penticton. It turns out, that the good people of Osoyoos were so proud of their arid region, that they stretched the definition a bit from 250mm to 300mm precip. and I fell for it. See the article here: About Osoyoos - South Okanagan - British Columbia EXCERPT: Osoyoos, An Oasis in The Desert. Canada's only desert extends past Osoyoos Lake to Skaha Lake, and west up the Similkameen Valley towards Keremeos, approximately 24 km. (15 miles). This area receives an average rainfall of less than 12 inches per year. The desert plants and animals of this area are found nowhere else in Canada. The "Osoyoos Arid Biotic Zone" is a continuation of the Sonoran Desert that extends from Mexico right up to the Okanagan Valley. While irrigation has made Osoyoos a lush green oasis, it is interesting to note that the desert continues undisturbed where there is no water. It appears we here in BC were not the only ones with the desire to call a bit of 'desert’ our own. Our neighbours down south seem to have similar aspirations. Deserts in Eastern Washington \| USA Today Desert or Steppe? EXCERPT: Technically, most of eastern Washington outside of foothills and mountains is semi-arid steppe, or plain, not true desert. It all depends, however, on what criteria you’re using to define a desert. And... Mountaineers Books: Best Desert Hikes: Washington EXCERPT: If you're used to tight, tree-lined trails through (often-dripping) evergreens, it's time for a guidebook to an entirely different world: the high desert of central and eastern Washington. It's desert, yes -- but not the Lawrence of Arabia kind. This landscape of sagebrush and rimrock canyons is starkly beautiful and rich in plant and animal life. It offers mild temperatures in fall, prime wildlife viewing in winter, and an explosion of wildflowers in spring. Thus, if I have misled anybody, I apologize and offer the excuse, that I have been misled myself Best, Olaf __________________ The reason I joined this forum was to share experiences, my own and those of others and to learn from them. Last edited by Olafhenny : 08-19-2014 at 09:46 PM.