Next Garden Club Meeting: 

April 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Doors open at 6:30 pm

1001 Shawnigan - Mill Bay Rd.

Mill Bay Community League Hall, 

(Next to Kerry Park)

March's Brag Table theme is "Showers Bring Flowers"

Our Guest Speaker: Bernie Dinter

Title: Spring Flowering Bulbs: Beyond Tulips and Daffodils

Abstract:

Tulips & Daffodils steal the show for spring colour but there are many lesser known bulbs that deserve attention. Once established they will herald spring with drifts of colour for years to come. Most naturalize easily, are deer resistant and are adapted to our dry summer climate. With their smaller size and delicate features, they can fit into rock gardens and small‐scale settings.

Bernie Dinter has lived all his life in Shawnigan Lake, arriving there as a child from Germany. He grew up on the campus of Shawnigan Lake School, where his father was gardener. Bernie graduated from Shawnigan Lake School in 1969 and in 1976 graduated from UBC with a degree in Plant Science. His father began ‘Dinter’s Nursery’in 1973 and Bernie joined it full time after graduation. The nursery has been supporting gardeners in the Cowichan Valley for 45 years and now draws customers from all over Vancouver Island.

 

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CAIRNSMORE PLACE VOLUNTEER GARDENERS'  PLANT SALE 

Saturday April 20, 2019 (9:00 am to 12 pm)

Cairnsmore Place, 250 Cairnsmore Street, Duncan

There will be hundreds of plants ready for planting, and this year there is a special focus on peonies.

You will also find a fun selection of woodcrafted garden ornaments fabricated by our volunteers.

All proceeds from this sale are spent on the gardens.

Master gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions.

 

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COWICHAN VALLEY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Saturday April 27, 2019 (9:00 am to 12 pm)

St John's Church Hall, 486 Jubilee Street, Duncan

Featuring;

- Interesting, unusual, and hard to find specimens.

- Plants tested by members in local gardens

- Pollinator-friendly plants to help the bees will be identified

- Master Gardener and knowledgable club me

mbers to answer questions.





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NORTH ISLAND RHODODENDRON SOCIETY

RHODODENDRON SALE AND SHOW 

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LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB

PLANT SALE

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NANOOSE GARDEN CLUB

ANNUAL PLANT SALE

 

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NORTH ISLAND RHODODENDRON SOCIETY

MOTHER'S DAY GARDEN TOUR

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DENMAN ISLAND HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

June 15-16, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for this enchanting Tour, deemed by the Globe & Mail "one of Canada's top six horticultural events." Every two years this idyllic island throws open its garden gates, inviting the pubic for a rare up-close look at the creativity, skill and passion Denman residents pour into their properties.

The Denman Conservancy has declared 2019 to be The Year of the Wetland, and many of our extraordinary properties offer natural and man-made water features, creating complex, lively ecosystems. The famous Des Kennedy Garden is a major attraction again this year, and other highlights include an organic vineyard (with tasting room), a home build from creatively recycled components, a modern homestead and market garden, a couple of oceanfront west-coast architectural delights, and an island-style chocolate factory. Bloom lovers will not be disappointed, either - roses, lilies, and a whole host of other blossoms will be found in abundance.

This weekend event provides an unforgettable experience for lovers of gardens, homes and rural charm. Many people return year after year, and are never disappointed. Join them! Come for a day trip, or book into a cozy B&B and stay for the weekend.

Early bird tickets are $18, and can be purchased online at http://www.denman-conservancy.org/home-and-garden-tour.

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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

HCP Spring Plant Sale: Sat‐Sun 27 & 28 April 9am ‐ 4pm

Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Rd. Details:  250 479‐6162.

Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale: Sun 28 April 9:00 – noon.

Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road. Lost some plants over the winter? We’ve got your replacements! Come and buy interesting plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials and unique garden gems. Stay for a wander around the Garden and to buy refreshments in the Teahouse. Proceeds of the plant sale to Friends of Abkhazi Garden Society for use in Abkhazi Garden projects. Rain or shine. Cash or cheques only. For more information: www.friendsofabkhazi.ca or visit Abkhazi Garden on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Nanoose Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: Sat 11 May 9am ‐ 1pm

Annual Plant Sale at Nanoose Library Centre, Northwest Bay Road. Vegetables, HeritageTomatoes and Perennials; Master Gardeners in Attendance; NANOOSE LIBRARYFUNDRAISER; Mixed Vendor Market, Garden Themed White Elephant Sale, Hot Dog Vendor;Bring Your Family, Friends and Neighbours. Info: Plant Sale ‐ Loraine (250) 468‐9749; LibraryFundraiser – Sue (250) 240‐5511.

Victoria Cactus & Succulent Society Spring Show & Plant Sale:  Sat 11 May 10 – 5 pm  *** STILL TO CONFIRMED***

Church of the Advent, 510 Mt. View , Colwood. Members’ plants for sale.

Sooke Garden Club Plant Sale: Sat 11 May 10 am – 2 pm

Evergreen Centre, Sooke

Gordon Head Garden Club Plant Sale: Sat 11 May 9:00 am ‐ noon

Former Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave. There will be a variety of plants andgardening related items. Everyone is welcome. Garden members available to answer questionsand give free advice regarding your garden.

Annual Motherʹs Day Musical Garden Tour:  Sat‐Sun 11 & 12 May 10 – 4 pm

Assorted locations in support of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. More info at: http://vcm.bc.ca/victoria‐garden‐tour/

HCP  Tomato Day: Sat 18 May 9‐noon

Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Rd. Organically grown veggie transplants for sale. More information 250 479‐6162

Huge Plant Sale: Sat‐Sun 18 & 19 May 9 am‐3 pm

2215 Greenlands (Gordon Head). This is a “not to be missed” sale with plenty of unusual perennials, ferns, and shrubs including many Hydrangeas, all at affordable prices. Due to amassive renovation of the back garden, there are many new offerings. Come and enjoy the garden and find some new treasures.

Plant‐a‐holics Sale at it’s new venue: Sun 19 May 10 ‐ 2 pm

Robin Denning’s Brentwood Bay Nursery, 1395 Benvenuto Ave. Attention all you plant geeks!! Pacific Coast Irises, woodlanders, ferns, succulents, geraniums, hardy fuchsias, roses. Lots of parking, cheques or cash only please.

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