WVSC GARDEN CLUB PAST YEARS
2018
March 8 Injury Prevention
Speaker: Nabil Tarazi
Physiotherapist Nabil Tarazi will show us smart ways to move and carry out chores in and out of the garden without hurting our bodies.
March 15 Seeding Tomatoes- Growing Those Delicious Campari Tomatoes
Speaker: Frances Needham
Speaker: Frances Needham
Those Campari tomatoes from the grocery store are a treat but seeds aren't available so Francis has found a way to use the seed from a store tomato to start plants with great success. You are invited to bring a pot- the small plastic containers that contain side salads- no holes in the base- and we will have soil available so we can start seeds to take home. Please bring some seeds from items in your grocery bag go try and grow some plants. Some ideas: peppers, cucumbers, other tomatoes, etc anything else. We will then bring our pots back on May 17 meeting to see how our seedlings did.
March 22 Trees of Vancouver
Speaker: David Tracey
Speaker: David Tracey
David’s best selling Vancouver Tree Book takes us through a journey in what he calls “The Forest in Which We Live” with an introduction to some of our outstanding Vancouver trees.
March 29 The Best Fruit Trees and Bushes for Our Home Gardens
Speaker: Ron Clancy
Ron will talk about varieties that do well in our climate and how best to grow, nurture and harvest the bounty from our gardens.
April 5 Taking Cuttings
Speaker: Susan Burdak
Speaker: Susan Burdak
Susan will show us how to take cuttings from our favourite shrubs and plants in order to increase the plants in our gardens. The talk will be followed by a chance to do some work in the raised beds.
April 12 Evolution of a Garden
Speaker: Gwen Odermatt
Speaker: Gwen Odermatt
Gwen will talk about creating a wildlife-friendly garden. Gwen is the owner of Petals and Butterflies nursery which sells many special plants often grown by seed by Gwen. As a noted plant expert, she is on the committee of Great Plant Picks.
April 19 Trip to Darts Hill, Surrey SPRING GARDEN SPECTACLE
Darts Hill Garden is the result of over 70 years of work and dedication guided by the clear vision of Francisca Darts. Along with her husband Edwin, Francisca took a logged piece of land, turned it first into an award-winning orchard and then into the unique garden that is Darts Hill today. Francisca’s curiosity and love of the new and interesting has resulted in the most diverse collection of mature tree and shrub species in the Pacific Northwest. This garden is only opened for a few days each years so this is a special opportunity. Bus trip.
April 26 Working in the Garden Beds at the SAC
A chance to get hands in the dirt and continue planting and maintaining our lovely raised beds. Please bring gloves and any favourite weeding or planting tools.
May 3 Creating Beautiful Home Gardens
Speaker: Tish Davies
Speaker: Tish Davies
Tish has worked in botanical gardens so has great ideas about design and philosophy of creating a garden. She has turned a nondescript garden in Ambleside into a plant lover’s dream and will talk and show us photos of the process. She has also just returned from a visit to India and Bhutan so may include photos from there. We will visit Tish’s stunnning garden on May 31 when it is at its best.
May 10 Hostas
Speaker: Lesley Allen
Speaker: Lesley Allen
Hostas are a perennial favorite among gardeners with over 2,500 cultivars ranging in size from thumbnail to waist high. No longer just “the green one and the variegated one”, hostas breeders are introducing features such as scent, red stems, narrow and upright leaves, blues, grays, golds and more. Come to hear Leslie speak about hostas to learn about some of the exciting plants in this genus and how to provide growing conditions so your plants reach their full potential.
May 17 How to Achieve Success with Tomatoes and Vegetables at Home
Speakers: Frances Needham and Jane Sherrott
Frances will share the successes that she has had raising vegetables from her seeds from store-bought tomatoes planted earlier this year. Tomatoes are favourites so Jane will talk about tomato varieties that grow well in our climate and offer some hints for increasing vigor and avoiding the common Late Blight fungal disease that plagues tomatoes in our maritime northwest area.
Speakers: Frances Needham and Jane Sherrott
Frances will share the successes that she has had raising vegetables from her seeds from store-bought tomatoes planted earlier this year. Tomatoes are favourites so Jane will talk about tomato varieties that grow well in our climate and offer some hints for increasing vigor and avoiding the common Late Blight fungal disease that plagues tomatoes in our maritime northwest area.
May 24 Trip to Western Independent Greenhouses (WIG)
This has become an annual visit due to popular demand. We will visit several market gardens in South Burnaby including WIG which have a range of available plants and fresh produce. Specialties include hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables, green walls and other delights.
May 31 Visit to Tish Davies’ Garden
Tish's garden is one of Vancouver's most beautiful so we are delighted she has welcomed us to visit. We will walk from SAC. (See May 3 when Tish was our speaker.)
June 7 Hives for Humanity and Bee Keeping
Speaker: Julia Common
Speaker: Julia Common
As Chief Beekeeper, Julia oversees all Hives for Humanity bee hives and mentors our community in beekeeping. She is a passionate speaker, a skilled beekeeper, and finds joy in teaching others.
June 14 World of Lavender
Speaker: Susan Burdak
Speaker: Susan Burdak
Did you know there are dozens of varieties of lavender and not just the few we commonly see for sale in our nurseries? Susan will introduce us to this wonderful plant and some of its many uses. She has planted a stunning bed of different lavenders in one of our garden beds adjacent to the SAC- wander out to enjoy this.
June 21 Combining Grasses and Perennials
Speaker: Janis Matson
Speaker: Janis Matson
Janis is a talented garden designer and will talk about combining grasses and perennials for year ‘round beauty.
June 28 Roses!
Jason Croutch is on the BC Council of Garden Clubs and is a renowned speaker on roses. He is the owner of Fraser Valley Rose Farm which specializes in old garden or heritage roses. Jason will talk about the importance of saving these old cultivars since many are no longer seen for sale in nurseries as this industry is dominated by large suppliers that expand profits by selling large numbers of a fewer number of cultivars. Roses can be propagated by cuttings and he'll show us how easy it is to take cuttings so we can help preserve old roses.
July 5 Easy Plants for a Cutting Garden
Speaker: Sandra Djwa
Speaker: Sandra Djwa
Flowers are not just beautiful for the garden but they can fill the house with wonderful bouquets and scent. Sandra will introduce us to some of the best plants to grow in order to have a supply of cut flowers through the seasons.
July 12 Adapting Design Features from Grand Public Gardens to Our Home Gardens
Speaker: Jane Sherrott
In our travels we greatly enjoy visiting public gardens but these are often grand estates so many of their features are not directly transferable to our home gardens. While we may not be able to build Sissinghurst's garden rooms or have a 5-acre pond, we can employ many of the same elements of design these gardens so successfully use. Jane welcomes you to come to this presentation to see photographs of some of our favourite public gardens in the UK and US and to learn about the elements of design used by designers so we can add new energy to our home gardens.
In our travels we greatly enjoy visiting public gardens but these are often grand estates so many of their features are not directly transferable to our home gardens. While we may not be able to build Sissinghurst's garden rooms or have a 5-acre pond, we can employ many of the same elements of design these gardens so successfully use. Jane welcomes you to come to this presentation to see photographs of some of our favourite public gardens in the UK and US and to learn about the elements of design used by designers so we can add new energy to our home gardens.
July 19 Geraniums and Pelargoniums
Speaker: Ingrid Wray
Geraniums and pelargoniums are often the most loved plants for planters and baskets but they can be used in so many more ways. Ingrid will show us the many varieties that are available and how to successfully incorporate them into your garden.
July 26 Making Botanical Aromatherapy Oils
Aug. 2 Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Teas
Speaker: Julie Kehler
Thanks to Julie we are in for a real treat. Julie Kehler joined our club this year and has taken the Master Gardener courses. She has planted one of our beds with wonderful medicinal herbs and is going to be giving us a presentation and we are going to have a TEA PARTY. Julie suggests that if you would like to wear a hat that will be fine and her invitation is below.
Please register well ahead of time so that we know how many to expect and cater for.
Readers of Peter Rabbit will remember that, after his terrifying adventure, Peter's mother put him to bed with a cup of Chamomile tea.
Join us for a cup of tea made with Chamomilla matricaria or one of the other "medicinal" (and beautiful) herbs growing in our garden. Julie will talk about using and preparing herbs to make your own teas and rumour has it that some delicious delicacies will be available to enhance the tasting experience...!
Aug. 9 “The Flour Garden” or Stories of an Aging Garden Club!
Speaker: Pamela Dangelmaier
Speaker: Pamela Dangelmaier
Pamela will talk to us about the Botanus Company and introduce us to her hilarious take on senior garden clubs in her new novel “The Flour Garden.”
August 16
A Time to Get Answers to Your Gardening Questions
and
The Time to Plan What We Will do Next Year- Bring Your Ideas
DO YOU HAVE ANY GARDENING QUESTIONS?
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2017
MEETINGS IN THE LEARNING CENTRE ROOM ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE WOOD-WORKING SHOP
Jane is a passionate gardener who has been seduced by hellebores. When Beth Chatto showed hellebores at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1975, the judges stated that they were “weeds” and the entry should be disqualified; today fist fights nearly break out in nurseries over choice plants. Jane will discuss how breeding over the last 20 years has led to the explosive number and glorious range of hellebores available today. Surprisingly, today’s hellebores have principally been bred from only seven wild species. For example, Helleborus torquatus ‘Dido’, a famous hellebore found in the wild, is a natural double – this hellebore provided the gene base for double hellebores. Jane will also discuss the ease with which hellebores can be grown, the traits breeders select for, plants that bloom at the same time, how some designer greats are using hellebores in their gardens, and how hellebores can be used in almost any style of garden.
Please register before April 29 so we can arrange bus size.
MARCH 2 INJURY PREVENTION Speaker: Nabil Tarazi
Gardening is an active pursuit that can cause muscle soreness and strain
particularly in the lower back, shoulders, arms and knees. Nabil Tarazi (BSc, PT)
from Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy will help us learn to use effective
practices and proper body positioning so we improve our flexibility, mobility, strength
and endurance so we can avoid injury and reduce soreness. Though
not specifically on gardening movements, he provides information on
proper movements to avoid injury which we can use in our every day activities and in
the garden.
particularly in the lower back, shoulders, arms and knees. Nabil Tarazi (BSc, PT)
from Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy will help us learn to use effective
practices and proper body positioning so we improve our flexibility, mobility, strength
and endurance so we can avoid injury and reduce soreness. Though
not specifically on gardening movements, he provides information on
proper movements to avoid injury which we can use in our every day activities and in
the garden.
MARCH 9th DESIGNING THE SMALL , LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN
Speaker: Nancy Moore
Nancy has owned her own landscape design/consulting business – Visions Green Enterprises- and has taught landscape design and horticulture skills at the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack. Nancy has also taught Continuing Education classes for many years at VanDusen Botanical Garden and the University of the Fraser Valley and teaches in the Master Gardener Core and Advanced Programs.
Code: 29430 10.30AM – 12.30PM. Members: $5 Drop in charge: $10
MARCH 16th THE DELIGHTS OF ORCHIDS Speaker: Margaret Nakahara
Margaret's presentations on orchids always pack auditoriums to overflowing since she generously shares the knowledge she has gained from growing her 380 orchids so we can achieve great results, too. Margaret will simply and clearly explain how to keep orchid plants healthy and full of blooms, and will demonstrate how to re-pot an orchid.
Margaret is a past president of the BC Council of Garden Clubs, founding member of Capilano Flower Arranging Club, member of the World Orchid Show sponsored by the Vancouver Orchid Society since 1999 where she earned a bronze and gold medal for her orchid designs. She lives in North Van. where she is a member of the Lynn Valley Garden Club, Fraser Pacific Rose Society, and the Vancouver Orchid Society.
Code: 32396 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members: free , drop in charge: $5.00
MARCH 23rd TRIP TO THE BEATTY MUSEUM, UBC
The Beatty Museum is a hidden gem on UBC's campus. We will have a special guided tour of the museum, hear a presentation on biodiversity in our backyards, then have an hour to enjoy the Museum on our own before returning home. We will be carpooling for this trip and will leave promptly at 9.00 am,
Code: 32813 9.00 am – approx. 12.30 pm Fee: $17.50
MARCH 30th MASON BEES Speaker: Janice Fletcher
Janice’s presentations on mason bees are among our most popular. Osmia lignaria- commonly called Blue Orchard Bees (BOB bees) because of their blue color and life cycle that corresponds to apple blossom time- are gentle, little bees that are native to our area. They add lovely movement to our gardens and their activities like nest building are both interesting and charming to watch. They are non-stinging and solitary so do not add any danger and have become especially important with Colony Collapse Disorder frequently killing 90% of honeybees in a colony. Join us to learn about the life cycle and habits of these bees- did you know they are good pollinators because they are clumsy and messy so spread pollen around well- and how we can boost their numbers in our gardens or on our balconies.
Code: 32397 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
APRIL 6th FROM THE GROUND UP Speaker: Heather Webb
Heather is a garden writer, speaker and teacher with a passion for horticulture and sustainable environments. When she is not gardening or studying about plants she enjoys going out into the natural surroundings of her area in the Fraser Valley. She also enjoys studying and teaching about tea and especially it's cultural influence on horticulture throughout history. She is on the BC Council of Garden Clubs' speaker list and will join us to speak on the design, care and maintenance of her lovely West Coast garden.
Code: 29434 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members $5.00, non-members $10.00
APRIL 13TH GROWING UNUSUAL VEGETABLES Speaker: Ron Clancy
Ron is one of our Master Gardeners and we have already had the privilege of learning from his vast knowledge of vegetable gardening. Ron’s bountiful vegetable garden on the West Side had an expansive range of vegetables which filled his yard from lot line to lot line making it a favoured stop on garden tours. This presentation promises to be another fantastic opportunity to learn about some of the new and unusual vegetables that we could grow for ourselves.
Code: 32585 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
APRIL 20TH HELLEBORES Speaker: Jane Sherrott
Jane is a passionate gardener who has been seduced by hellebores. When Beth Chatto showed hellebores at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1975, the judges stated that they were “weeds” and the entry should be disqualified; today fist fights nearly break out in nurseries over choice plants. Jane will discuss how breeding over the last 20 years has led to the explosive number and glorious range of hellebores available today. Surprisingly, today’s hellebores have principally been bred from only seven wild species. For example, Helleborus torquatus ‘Dido’, a famous hellebore found in the wild, is a natural double – this hellebore provided the gene base for double hellebores. Jane will also discuss the ease with which hellebores can be grown, the traits breeders select for, plants that bloom at the same time, how some designer greats are using hellebores in their gardens, and how hellebores can be used in almost any style of garden.
Code: 32586 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Members free, non-members $5.00
APRIL 27th SHRUBS FOR SMALL SPACES Speaker: Lynn Chrismas
Lynn is known throughout the gardening world from the enormous range of activities she undertakes locally and throughout BC. She is a one of those special, progressive thinkers who works hard to bring important gardening knowledge and needed changes to the attention of public. For example, when most of us were buying seeds from the big seed companies which sell seed grown in developing countries like Africa, she spearheaded Seedy Saturday to highlight local seed suppliers which sell locally grown seeds. Now Seedy Saturdays occur in almost every community. Shrubs are indeed the new black, so we know Lynn’s talk on shrubs will be fresh and interesting.
Code: 29436 10.30 am – 12.30 pm $5.00 members, $10.00 drop-in.
MAY 4TH HUMMINGBIRDS
Here on the North Shore we are lucky to have Anna’s Hummingbirds all year, and Rufous Hummingbirds in the spring and early summer as they pass through on their migration from Mexico to Alaska. Come to learn more about these special and extraordinary little birds from Audrey Ostrom who is a highly experienced gardener and certified Master Gardener. Audrey has been feeding hummingbirds in her yard for more than 15 years and learned the fine points of supporting these precious little birds. When feeders freeze in the winter, the little birds can die within two to three days in the cold without the sugar water mix, so Audrey has some tricks for keeping feeders ice free. This will be a lovely presentation with lots of time to ask questions. We hope you will join us.
Code: 32587 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
Code: 32587 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
FRIDAY MAY 12TH TRIP TO WEST COAST GARDENS –CHANGED TO A TRIP TO NURSERIES AND GROWERS- Western Independent Growers, Leong Nurseries and one or two other nurseries, plus a stop at Mandeville Garden Centre for lunch and a look around the nursery.
Out along Southwest Marine Drive adjacent to the Mandeville Garden Centre are some market gardens and their storefronts. In the active growing season these are wonderful places to get fresh, local produce. In the spring, they have a large variety of wonderful Spring bedding plants, herbs and vegetable transplants and hanging baskets at low prices. You can get large tomato transplants for many heritage tomatoes and special hybrid tomatoes like ‘Brandywine’- purple-red fruit, rich flavour- ‘Green Zebra’ -green and yellow striped, sweet but citrus lemon flavour- and ‘Sungold’ gold, cherry tomato that tastes like tropical fruit. Even the large 5-gallon pots are under $7.00. As well, no other growers in the city grow the huge and magnificent hanging baskets and succulent walls that Western Independent Growers grows and sells- these have received many awards and are regularly pictured in magazine and newspaper articles. It is delightful to walk in the greenhouses full of hanging baskets.
Code: 33222. $15
MAY 18TH GROWING HERBS Speaker: Dr. Carole Christopher
Dr. Christopher has a doctorate in nutrition, teaches university and adult education courses promoting local, sustainable and just food. She is a SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) Director, and an organic and master gardener. It was fascinating her hear her speak to us two years ago on the development of Vancouver’s community gardens, food security, sustainable gardening and the ‘grow local’ food initiative.
Code: 32588 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members $5.00, non-members $10.00
MAY 25TH MAKING A HERB PLANTER Led by Master Gardeners
Herbs are very easy to grow in a pot in any sunny spot outside. Most are cut-and-
come-again meaning they can be cut then regrow to be cut again and again. The
flavour of fresh herbs far surpasses any that are bought in the store. Come join us to
make a herb planter to take home.
come-again meaning they can be cut then regrow to be cut again and again. The
flavour of fresh herbs far surpasses any that are bought in the store. Come join us to
make a herb planter to take home.
Code: 32589 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members $25.00, non-members $30.00
JUNE 1ST AROMATHERAPY AT HOME Speaker: Susan Burdak
Think of the heavenly scents of lavender and lemon grass! Susan will talk about easy and inexpensive ways to add wonderful scents to our homes. Susan knows which lavenders have the best scents, how to make homemade spritzers and oils and more. This is sure to be a lovely presentation.
Think of the heavenly scents of lavender and lemon grass! Susan will talk about easy and inexpensive ways to add wonderful scents to our homes. Susan knows which lavenders have the best scents, how to make homemade spritzers and oils and more. This is sure to be a lovely presentation.
Code: 32590 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
JUNE 8TH ROCKERY AND CREVICE GARDENING Speaker: Gordon MacKay
As a teenager, Gordon worked alongside his father learning the landscape trade in Glasgow. After a pre-college course in one of Scotland’s largest garden centres, at the age 17, Gordon enrolled in the renowned Threave School of Gardening and learned from a true master of plants, Magnus Ramsay. Gordon found learning from such a master and experienced Himalayan plant collector so incredible; his course for a career and a passion in ornamental plants was set. His achievements brought him to Vancouver Island in 1994 to help set up a specialty plant nursery where no harmful pesticides were used. The project was successful and as the West Coast climate agreed with Gordon, he settled in the Cowichan Valley. He now operates Alba Plants (www.albaplants.ca). He instructs at Camosun College in the Horticultural Program and is Vice President of the Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society
Code: 29437 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members $5.00, non-members $10.00
JUNE 15TH WATER FEATURES Speaker- Margaret Nakahara
Margaret is a passionate gardener who grows a wide range of plants including dahlias and native orchids to expand her collection of tropical orchids. She has found the magic combination of factors in a water garden which has enabled her koi to grow to 2 ½ feet. She will share her knowledge on water features with us.
Code: 32591 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Members: $5.00, non-members $10.00
JUNE 22ND June 22 TRIP TO TUSCAN LAVENDER FARM
Tuscan Farm is a private garden sanctuary in Langley where they grow lavender and produce natural body care products. The gardens are beautiful with ponds, ancient cedars, birds and bunnies making it a popular place for weddings and walks. The lavender will be in full bloom now and in this magical, protected spot light, warm breezes carry the heavenly lavender scent throughout the garden. They also grow other medicinal plants. Their site is www.tuscanfarmgardens.com
Code: 33223 $32.00 9.00 am – approx. 12.30 pm.
*Please register before April 29 so we can confirm the bus.
JUNE 29TH WHITE GARDEN Speaker: Susan Burdak
White gardens are seductive. Early-evening light shows them to their best and perhaps this plus their elegance and subtle evening fragrances is what casts their spell? The most famous garden pilgrimage today is arguably to Sissinghurst’s White Garden. Susan’s enthusiasm for her presentation topics is always contagious and we are sure to enjoy this talk greatly.
Code: 32592 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
JULY 6TH CLIMBERS AND ROSES Speaker: Christine Allen
Christine is many gardeners’ favourite speaker. She is a Vancouver writer, Master Gardener and leader of the Grandview Garden Club. She is the author of several books on roses, vines, clematis and “Gardens of Vancouver’’ which are all favourite Christmas presents for gardeners. Her latest book is the beautiful “A Year at Killara Farm” which chronicles a year at her flower-filled paradise which was featured on David Tarrant's garden show. Here we saw how Christine could charmingly combine a formal garden parterre, 175 antique roses and chickens. After living in Australia for three years Christine is now developing a new garden in Vancouver.
Code: 32594 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (Price coming soon)
JULY 13TH SHADE GARDENING Speaker: Ingrid Wray
Many know Ingrid from meeting her in her beautiful garden on garden tours. The foundation of her garden is a stunning water feature, abundant vegetable garden and award-worthy ornamental garden. The garden is set in among a true West Coast environment with cedars surrounding her yard so, it is not surprising she has shade gardening on her mind and will be able to share some exciting ideas with us.
Code: 32595 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
JULY 20TH WINTER VEGETABLES Speakers: Sandra Djwa and Susan Burdak
With our mild climate, we can grow many vegetables into the fall and over the winter. Many of you will have seen the abundant fall and winter vegetable garden at the Seniors’ Centre that was full of kale, Brussels sprouts, carrots, beets, lettuces, arugula, spinach and Asian greens- this garden was designed by Susan and Sandra who also led Seniors' Centre's participants in the planting. Sandra and Susan will share their knowledge on when to plant, which vegetable types will grow during this cooler season and on the particular cultivars, for example ‘Winterkeeper’ beets that are best suited to the fall and winter growing conditions.
Code: 32596 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Members free, non-members $5.00
JULY 27TH TRIP TO UBC BOTANICAL GARDENS
We will be traveling by the Centre’s Bus
Please register by July 13, 2 weeks before the trip
Please register by July 13, 2 weeks before the trip
Code 33224 9.30 am – approx. 12.30 pm $15 members
AUGUST 3 WORKING IN THE GARDEN and Social with Refreshments
AUGUST 10 EUROPEAN GARDENS Speaker: Ingrid Wray
Code: 32598 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Members free, non-members $5.00
AUGUST 17 TRIP TO VAN DUSEN GARDENS Led by Master Gardener Marie Bruce
Marie Bruce is a passionate gardener with a wealth of gardening knowledge. She is also a trained Van Dusen guide so we know we will not only see these gorgeous gardens, we will learn a great deal on the guided tour by Marie. Paths in the garden are paved which makes for easy access and the recent renovations have added a stunning new garden centre with curving roofs and striking interiors. We will be traveling by the Centre’s Bus.
Please register by August 3, 2 weeks before trip
Please register by August 3, 2 weeks before trip
Code: 33225 9.30 am – approx. 12.30 pm $15 members
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2016 In the Garden at the Seniors' Centre, On Field Trips and Enjoying Speakers
Be sure to check out our new water-wise garden planted in the southern-most, raised bed adjacent to the Seniors' Activity Centre.
March 24- How to Fill Your Yard with Vegetables
ENJOYING SPEAKERS 
PLANTING HANGING BASKETS WITH FLOWERS
PICKING HERBS AND 'TUMBLER' TOMATOES FROM HANGING BASKETS
Going on Field Trips
2016 Activities:
March 21- Water-wise Gardening
Be sure to check out our new water-wise garden planted in the southern-most, raised bed adjacent to the Seniors' Activity Centre.
March 24- How to Fill Your Yard with Vegetables
March 31- BOB Bees
Many of us have heard of Blue Orchard Bees (BOBs) which are small, non-stinging native bees that have become especially important with Colony Collapse Disorder frequently killing 90% of honeybees in a colony. Join us to learn about the life cycle and habits of these bees- did you know they are good pollinators because they are clumsy and messy so spread pollen around well- and how we can boost their numbers in our gardens. This will be a short 20 minute talk and after we can plan what we will grow this year and when we will plant. If the day is sunny, we can do our Spring garden cleanup so bring gloves and tools.
10:30-12:30
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for nonmembers
April 7- Beneficial Insects
Insects, butterflies and bees bring lovely movement and activity to our gardens. In fact, 90% of insects in our gardens do no damage to the fruit, vegetables and ornamentals we grow and provide many valuable functions from pollinating to reducing numbers of insect pests and feeding birds. Come to hear Heather Nielson, who is always on Vancouver gardeners' lists of favourite speakers, speak about how to design a beautiful garden which attracts and supports beneficial insects.
10:30-12:30
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for nonmembers
April 14- Avoid Injury While Gardening By Using Proper Body Mechanics
Gardening is an active pursuit that can cause muscle soreness and strain particularly in the lower back, shoulders, arms and knees. Nabil Tarazi (BSc, PT) from Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy will help us learn to use effective gardening practices and proper body positioning so we improve our flexibility, mobility, strength and endurance when we garden instead of experiencing soreness. For example, Nabil recommends moving your feet to reposition your body instead of twisting at the waist to reach, pull or rake. If you can’t avoid twisting, he reminds us to tighten our stomach muscles in order to protect our backs. These are valuable practices to learn for gardening and many every day activities.
10:30-12:30
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for nonmembers
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for nonmembers
April 21- Tour of Greig Rhododendron Garden, Lunch on Docks in Coal Harbour
This beautiful garden adjacent to Lost Lagoon contains many special and rare rhododendrons which were planted in the mid-60 when the Greigs donated more than 3,000 specialty rhododendrons and azalias. There are few rhododendrons in the city that match this mature collection of magnificent shrubs. The garden 's unique history can be read about in the Vancouver Sun article "Stanley Park's Gem of a Garden" at http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/08/19/stanley-parks-gem-of-a-garden/
The walk is through a lightly shaded area under mature trees and on packed bark mulch trails. There will be about 1 hour of walking.
On our walk last year we saw glorious deep purple magnolia blooms, Koelreuteria with its long yellow racemes of flowers, Exbury hybrid azaleas, polygonatum and others in full booms as well as some glorious 12’ rhododendrons. After the walk, we will drive over to Coal Harbour where we will have lunch down on the docks at the Mermaid Inn.
Please preregister at least one week before so carpools can be arranged
Code: 1048524
10:30-2:00
Garden Club members $20.00, $25.00 non-members
(Cost covers $16.00 lunch chosen from Mermaid Inn menu and parking.) 
28- Bokashi Composting
Composting is one of the most useful practices we can use, compost itself is worth gold. Come learn about "Bokashi Composting" which is a fast, easy and convenient way to produce compost.
10:30-12:30
Code: 1048525
Free to Garden Club Members, $5.00 to non-members
MAY 5-Iris and Tulips in Your Garden and Containers
Did you know that there are fragrant Iris and that you can plant different varieties of tulips so that you have show of blooms from early to late Spring? Come join this session for an overview of these Spring flowers including choosing, planting and propagating. Tips on year round care will be included.
Did you know that there are fragrant Iris and that you can plant different varieties of tulips so that you have show of blooms from early to late Spring? Come join this session for an overview of these Spring flowers including choosing, planting and propagating. Tips on year round care will be included.
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10:30-12:30
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 to non-members
There are many varieties of dahlias, from dwarf bedding types to 7' giant dahlias. Paula will lead a demonstration and discuss how to effectively lift and store dahlia tubers, correctly identify the point or "eye" of the dahlia tuber, how and when to plant, fertilize, stake, disbud and cultivate a beautiful dahlia cutting garden like the one we have planted adjacent to the Seniors Centre.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Free to Garden Club members,$5 for non-garden club member
May 19- “Roses, Roses, Roses”
Elaine Senft has been growing roses in her Deep Cove garden for almost 30 years and those who attend her talks always come away wanting to fill their gardens with roses! Come listen to Elaine share knowledge she has gained across time so you can have abundantly-blooming roses in your garden.
10:30-12:30
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Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 to non-membersMay 26- "Bus Tour of Burnaby Nurseries Specializing in Flowers, Herbs & Vegetable Plants for your Garden and Patio"
This was hugely popular last year.
First we go to W.I.G. Nursery a gardeners sheer delight. They have spectacular 'Green Wall' displays, Succulents, Hanging Baskets in amazing colour combinations and a variety of plants sure to inspire you. Their staff are most helpful, all plants are signed with instructions to grow and prices are low. Join us for the pleasure of being surrounded by so many creative ideas all ready to kick start your gardening summer! Great place to buy presents i.e. little Succulents as hostess gifts.
Next just 3 blocks away is Leong Greenhouse who carry a variety of hothouse vegetables like salsa plants and tiny eggplants. This is an educational opportunity to see new hybrid varieties that work in our climate. We can have our lunch on picnic tables across the street at the community gardens.
Finally a short drive to Hop On farm who carry 'tumbling tom' & '100' tomato plants. We can buy their own farm vegetables so fresh and reasonable here.
Remember to bring your lunch and drink, all 3 places take Visa as well as cash.
Please register at SAC before May 13th. to reserve your seat on the bus.
9:30-2:30 Come 15 minutes earlier to board bus.
Code 1048617
$22 members of garden club
$27 non-members
June 2- Field Trip to ‘Select Roses’ World Class, Award-winning Rose Breeder & Grower
Advance registration of 1 week required. A farm style nursery specializing in the hybridizing, naming and growing of beautiful garden roses. Many landscape designers in Greater Vancouver only use roses grown by Select as they have been grown and tested for Coastal B.C. The long-blooming, floriferous and disease-free roses in our garden beds at the Seniors' Centre are all bred by Brad Jalbert, owner of Select Roses. Select Roses is in Langley. Come 15 minutes early to load onto bus.
9:30 – 2:30 p.m.
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$22 members of Garden Club,$27 non-members
June 9- Planting a Salsa Garden
It's warm enough that we can plant heat-loving tomatoes and peppers that need heat so we'll plant our salsa garden today.
It's warm enough that we can plant heat-loving tomatoes and peppers that need heat so we'll plant our salsa garden today.
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10:30-12:30
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 to non-members
June 16-
Strawberry Social and Questions and Answers
Strawberry Social and Questions and Answers
We have a lovely group and today we are going to sit back enjoying each others company with strawberry shortcake as a treat. We welcome current participants in the garden group and all others. Bring your own drink and we will provide the strawberry shortcake.(PS- We are hoping we can persuade Ingrid to make lavender syrup for the shortcake this year.)
Bring your gardening questions, too- there will be Master Gardeners and experienced gardeners in our group who will be there to answer questions.
Bring your gardening questions, too- there will be Master Gardeners and experienced gardeners in our group who will be there to answer questions.
We'd appreciate preregistration so we know how many to prepare for.
June 23- Working in the Garden at the SAC.
Our Garden Group is Fun, Lively, Peaceful, Interesting and Wonderful. Please Join Us.
10:30-12:30
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 to non-members 
June 23- Working in the Garden at the SAC.
Our Garden Group is Fun, Lively, Peaceful, Interesting and Wonderful. Please Join Us.
30- An Adventure with Succulents
Come join Ingrid Wray as she leads the group in an adventure with succulents. We will have a 10-15 minute talk on the various types and how they can be used in planting then create a succulent arrangement in a planter. If people want to create their own they can bring a shallow container from home and prepay $10 each to take home one. Ingrid will send out suggestions for the type and size closer to the time.
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00 + $10.00 for plants if making your own container
JULY 7-"Bus Tour of Langley farms; Krause, JD Turkey and Bonetti Italian Farm Deli."
How wonderful to be out in the country and see fields of vegetables and berries. All 3 of these farms are within 10 min. of each other.
Krause farm is our first stop and longest, they have fresh berries in season, as well as frozen. On site is their farm market, bakery and gift shop featuring unique local wares. For lunch we can order delicious homemade goodies or their famous waffles.
JD Turkey farm raises their own free range Turkey. The store features all Turkey cuts as well as a variety of farm fresh deli foods.
Bonetti Deli sells locally raised farm meats. Their bacon and prosciutto is the best! Great selection of Italian cheeses all priced lower than we pay here in the city.Please register at SAC using Code # ------ before June 30th. to reserve your seat on the bus. 9:15-2:30
Krause farm is our first stop and longest, they have fresh berries in season, as well as frozen. On site is their farm market, bakery and gift shop featuring unique local wares. For lunch we can order delicious homemade goodies or their famous waffles.
JD Turkey farm raises their own free range Turkey. The store features all Turkey cuts as well as a variety of farm fresh deli foods.
Bonetti Deli sells locally raised farm meats. Their bacon and prosciutto is the best! Great selection of Italian cheeses all priced lower than we pay here in the city.Please register at SAC using Code # ------ before June 30th. to reserve your seat on the bus. 9:15-2:30
Famous Waffles at Krause Farm
We'll see:
14-Lavender Growing
A hardy plant for a Mediterranean type climate, the beautiful lavender has steadily grown in popularity as an ornamental perennial. Lavender farms and festivals are proliferate in the Pacific Northwest. The Sequim Valley Lavender Festival on the North Olympic Peninsula will be celebrating its 20th year in mid July and boasts having some plants that are over 25 years old. This presentation will cover the history of this amazing plant as well as tips for growing, harvesting, and use in cookery and as part of your herbal medicine cabinet.
10:30-12:30
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00
10:30-12:30
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When gardeners think about hydrangeas, Barry Roberts comes to mind since these have been his passion. His passion became a home-based business with a glorious 1.5 acre display garden which includes "Barry's Blue", certainly the deepest blue hydrangea around. Barry reminds us "There is more to hydrangeas than showy mopheads!" so will take us through the extensive family of hydrangeas, the notable species and those 'must have' cultivars. Cultivation, pruning and propagation techniques will be explained with handouts for reference. www.heritagehydrangeas.com
10:30-12:30
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00
28- Work in the Garden
10:30-12:30
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00 Getting Fall and Winter Vegetables Started
Our winter vegetable garden last year was extraordinary!
Part of the excitement of planning a summer garden has always been pouring over your favourite seed catalogues during the dreary winter months. Should I plant this new plant? Would this flower liven up that dark spot in the garden? Is there a more disease resistant variety of veggie that I love but always have to struggle with every year?
Just think, now you can experience the joy of planning and choosing twice a year!
Come join us for a presentation on Fall/Winter Gardening. One of the new beds will be planted as a demonstration garden of what can be grown for late Fall/Winter harvest or over wintered for Spring harvest. We will go over the basics of this trendy and for us new gardening concept. There will be a brief presentation and then a round table discussion on tips on gardening for late harvest.
10:30-12:30
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00
10:30-12:30
Garden Club members free, non-members $5.00
August 18 and 25- Seniors’ Activity Centre is Closed
THE SENIORS' CENTRE GARDEN CLUB
WARMLY INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR GROUP
2015 - A YEAR FULL OF GREAT ACTIVITIES
LOCATION
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st. St, West Vancouver (22nd and Marine Drive), 604-925-7280
January
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st. St, West Vancouver (22nd and Marine Drive), 604-925-7280
January
Thursday, January 8
“How to Care For That Orchid You Got For Christmas”
Anna Kanz of the Vancouver Orchid Society will show us how to care for orchids to keep them healthy and reblooming.
Anna Kanz of the Vancouver Orchid Society will show us how to care for orchids to keep them healthy and reblooming.
February
March
Monday, March 9
"Tips & Tricks for Healthy Vegetables in Small Gardens"
Lifelong vegetable grower and gardening enthusiast Ryan Nassichuk will share some ideas for creating and maintaining lush, productive vegetable gardens. Ryan will present some of the tools, materials and techniques used in in nurturing the healthy soils that are the foundation of food growing success. In addition to digging deep into the soil, discussions will include selecting vegetable varieties, sowing seeds and thinning seedlings, watering, and weed control. Ryan owns Goosefoot Farms, located on Quadra Island.
Lifelong vegetable grower and gardening enthusiast Ryan Nassichuk will share some ideas for creating and maintaining lush, productive vegetable gardens. Ryan will present some of the tools, materials and techniques used in in nurturing the healthy soils that are the foundation of food growing success. In addition to digging deep into the soil, discussions will include selecting vegetable varieties, sowing seeds and thinning seedlings, watering, and weed control. Ryan owns Goosefoot Farms, located on Quadra Island.
This is the kick-off for the 2015 gardening season.
1:30 - 3:30, Learning Studio
1:30 - 3:30, Learning Studio
Thursday, March 19
"Let's Get Out into the Garden to Dig In The Winter Cover Crop and Choose What We'll Grow This Year"
Gardens Start With Seeds- learn where seeds come from and who grows them, discuss he differences between vegetables that can be grown in cool weather or when weather warms up, and thumb through seed catalogues to find old favourites and unique new cultivars to grow at the Seniors' Centre. Then head out to dig in the winter rye cover crop.
10:30 - 12:30, Learning Studio
Monday, March 23
10:30 - 12:30, Learning Studio
Monday, March 23
"Asian Garden Design in Vancouver"
1:30 – 2:30, Audio Visual Room
Bob Willmott and Hanye Wai (Master Gardeners) are noted experts in Asian garden design and docents of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden in Vancouver. They will give a presentation on the history, philosophy, cultural traditions and architectural significance of the Garden which is the first authentic representation of a Ming Dynasty garden built outside China. This talk will complement a tour to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens in April.
$2.25 for non-members
Thursday, March 26
"Blue Orchard Mason Bees"
Insects are food for birds and small animals and provide important pollination in gardens and on farms. Their declining numbers have serious implications for whole ecosystems. Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is the most shocking case of decline. This workshop will introduce us to the unique life cycle of our native Osmia lignaria- commonly called Mason Bees or Blue Orchard Bees- which are small, non-stinging bees, and address simple ways we can support declining numbers. We will finish this workshop with participants each making a bee condo that they can take home to support BOB bee populations in their yards.
Learning Studio, 10:30 - 12:30
Free for Garden Club members, $8.00 for non-members
April
Thursday, April 2, “Planting Cool Season Vegetables”
Garden Club participants have the two large beds adjacent to the Seniors’ Centre to plant in this year. Two more beds are planned. This meeting will also be an opportunity for us to talk about activities we’d like to do with the garden club this year so please bring your ideas for activities, speakers and more.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for non-members
Thursday, April 9, "Tour of Ted and Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden"
Thursday, April 16
"Attracting Beneficial Insects to Our Gardens"
Insects, butterflies and bees bring lovely movement and activity to our gardens and provide many valuable functions from pollinating to reducing numbers of insect pests. Heather Nielson, who is always on Vancouver gardeners' lists of favourite speakers, will be speaking on her favourite topic "Attracting Beneficial Insects to Our gardens'.
Wednesday, April 22
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Garden Tour
This stunning garden is an authentic representation of Ming-Dynasty-era tradition and the first of its kind outside China. Be enchanted by the garden's winding paths, rocks, plants and beautiful vistas. The lecture in March complements this tour.
11:30-4:00
$16 for Seniors' Centre members
Garden Club participants have the two large beds adjacent to the Seniors’ Centre to plant in this year. Two more beds are planned. This meeting will also be an opportunity for us to talk about activities we’d like to do with the garden club this year so please bring your ideas for activities, speakers and more.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for non-members
Thursday, April 9, "Tour of Ted and Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden"
This beautiful garden adjacent to Lost Lagoon contains more than 3,00 plants; many are special and rare. After a walk through it during this time of peak bloom, we will walk over to Coal Harbour where we will have lunch down on the docks at the Mermaid Inn. Paths are flat, packed bark mulch and there will be approximately 1 1/2 hours of walking.
Preregister
10:30-1:30, carpool
Garden Club members $13.00, 18.00 non-members
(Cost includes $10.00 lunch chosen from Mermaid Inn menu.)Thursday, April 16
"Attracting Beneficial Insects to Our Gardens"
Insects, butterflies and bees bring lovely movement and activity to our gardens and provide many valuable functions from pollinating to reducing numbers of insect pests. Heather Nielson, who is always on Vancouver gardeners' lists of favourite speakers, will be speaking on her favourite topic "Attracting Beneficial Insects to Our gardens'.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Wednesday, April 22
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Garden Tour
This stunning garden is an authentic representation of Ming-Dynasty-era tradition and the first of its kind outside China. Be enchanted by the garden's winding paths, rocks, plants and beautiful vistas. The lecture in March complements this tour.
11:30-4:00
$16 for Seniors' Centre members
Ivy, blackberries and flag irises are all plants that have been growing out of control and damaging ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. While local weavers traditionally used cedar bark and grasses to weave, many are now using these invasive plants with beautiful results. Ingrid Wray (Master Gardener) will lead a workshop exploring the use of invasive plants in weaving.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free for Garden Club members, $5.00 for non-members
May
Wednesday, May 6
Field Trip to Free Spirit Nursery
Field Trip to Free Spirit Nursery
Lambert & Marjanne Vrijmoed are award-winning garden designers and the owners of this special nursery. Join us for a tour of the nursery and their private gardens. Bring lunch for a picnic. (*Note change of meeting day from Thursday to Wednesday.)
9:00-1:30, bus tour, $24.00 (for all)
Thursday, May 14
"Working in the Seniors’ Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Tuesday, May 19
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Thursday, May 21
Tuesday, May 19
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Led by noted fruit tree expert Richard Hallman
Presented by West Vancouver Parks and Recreation for no charge
10-11 am - Lecture
11-12:30 pm – Hands-on pruning
This workshop will be led by Richard Hallman, P Ag. who is a noted professional horticulturalist and ISA certified arbourist specializing in fruit trees. He advises and teaches educational institutions, the Master Gardener program and in industry.http://richardhallman.ca/ After Richard’s presentation, participants will head outside to practice pruning on the fruit trees adjacent to the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre.
“Crops in Pots”
Learn about the wide range of vegetables that can be grown in pots. Bring a container to plant cut-and-come-again salad greens to take home.
Containers should ideally be 4" - 6" deep. The 6" wide x 12" long and 4" deep plastic "clamshell" containers spinach or greens are sold in are perfect. We will supply soil, seeds and fertilizer.
Containers should ideally be 4" - 6" deep. The 6" wide x 12" long and 4" deep plastic "clamshell" containers spinach or greens are sold in are perfect. We will supply soil, seeds and fertilizer.
10:30-12:30, Outside on Patio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Thursday, May 28
Guided Tour of VanDusen
SAC member Marie Bruce is an experienced guide at VanDusen. She will lead our group through the Gardens with the eye of a passionate and knowledgeable gardener.
10:30-1:30, carpooling
$3.00 to Garden Club members and $8.00 to non-members.
Participants must either have a VanDusen membership of pay their own admission- adults $10.75, seniors $8.00
Guided Tour of VanDusen
SAC member Marie Bruce is an experienced guide at VanDusen. She will lead our group through the Gardens with the eye of a passionate and knowledgeable gardener.
10:30-1:30, carpooling
$3.00 to Garden Club members and $8.00 to non-members.
Participants must either have a VanDusen membership of pay their own admission- adults $10.75, seniors $8.00
June
Thursday, June 4
Planting Hanging Baskets
Master Gardener, Ingrid Wray, will lead her popular workshop. Participants will learn the secrets behind long-lasting, beautiful hanging baskets and participate in making baskets for the Seniors' Centre patio. Last year the Seniors' Centre hanging baskets were filled with tomatoes, lettuce, herbs and flowers, this year both edibles and flowers will be planted.
Master Gardener, Ingrid Wray, will lead her popular workshop. Participants will learn the secrets behind long-lasting, beautiful hanging baskets and participate in making baskets for the Seniors' Centre patio. Last year the Seniors' Centre hanging baskets were filled with tomatoes, lettuce, herbs and flowers, this year both edibles and flowers will be planted.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Thursday, June 11
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Thursday, June 18
"Circle Tour of Special Burnaby Nurseries”Within a few short blocks are some great garden plant suppliers. We will visit WIG- Western Independent Greenhouses- which has always been a forward-thinking nursery- they were producing green walls and hanging baskets filled with succulents long before succulents became design-forward. While in this area, we will also visit Hop on Farms, a community garden and Leongs Nursery as time allows. These are places that in-the-know gardeners visit for special varieties and low prices.9:15-2:30
Carpooling from SAC
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members*****Registration ahead is appreciated so we can plan car numbers.
Carpooling from SAC
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members*****Registration ahead is appreciated so we can plan car numbers.
Thursday, June 25
"Rhododendrons"
Come learn about this West Coast garden favourite with rhododendron expert Joe Ronsley.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
July
Thursday, July 2
Visit to Garden Club Members’ Gardens
Our special get together.
Our special get together.
Garden Club members only, free.
Details to Follow.
Details to Follow.
July 8
West Van Garden Club Strawberry Social
West Van Garden Club's monthly meetings with speakers, plant sales and dessert are a perfect complement to our in-the-dirt activities. We have been warmly invited to join them for their Strawberry Social. Members' gardens will be open for touring followed by the Strawberry Social in a member's garden at 6:30 pm. We will carpool from the Centre.
Senior's Centre Garden Club members only. No charge, but we will be considered good guests if we contribute so please bring sweet or savoury treats to share if you can.
RSVP to Jane janesherrott@gmail.com
Details will be provided when you RSVP to Jane
Carpooling from Seniors' Centre at 4:30 pm
Thursday, July 9
**The new garden beds are coming! We have scheduled a workshop on planting winter vegetables for July 16 when the beds are expected to be finished. This date may change if there is a delay.
July 16
Planting Winter Vegetables
July 23
West Van Garden Club Strawberry Social
West Van Garden Club's monthly meetings with speakers, plant sales and dessert are a perfect complement to our in-the-dirt activities. We have been warmly invited to join them for their Strawberry Social. Members' gardens will be open for touring followed by the Strawberry Social in a member's garden at 6:30 pm. We will carpool from the Centre.
Senior's Centre Garden Club members only. No charge, but we will be considered good guests if we contribute so please bring sweet or savoury treats to share if you can.
RSVP to Jane janesherrott@gmail.com
Details will be provided when you RSVP to Jane
Carpooling from Seniors' Centre at 4:30 pm
Thursday, July 9
Farm Tour to Krause Farms, JD Organic Turkey Farm and Botteli's Deli in Langley
Another exciting field trip from Rennie.
Because of the heat the raspberry picking season is finished but Krause farm has fresh berries for sale plus lots of farm goodies. Bring your own lunch, or buy a delicious waffle lunch at their Cafe.
Car pooling cost is $3. for Garden Club members, and $5. for non-members. We need drivers for this trip, please register for this trip by replying to this E-mail if you are coming and if you can drive.
Because of the heat the raspberry picking season is finished but Krause farm has fresh berries for sale plus lots of farm goodies. Bring your own lunch, or buy a delicious waffle lunch at their Cafe.
Car pooling cost is $3. for Garden Club members, and $5. for non-members. We need drivers for this trip, please register for this trip by replying to this E-mail if you are coming and if you can drive.
10:00-2:30
Carpooling from the SAC
$8.00 for non members, $3.00 for members (covers the cost of gas and bridge toll)**The new garden beds are coming! We have scheduled a workshop on planting winter vegetables for July 16 when the beds are expected to be finished. This date may change if there is a delay.
July 16
Planting Winter Vegetables
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Many of us plant vegetables in spring, but with our mild climate our gardens can be kept productive for four more months when we plant in July. Sandra, Susan, Veronica and Mary will discuss when to plant, what cultivars to plant and send us home with excellent materials we can reference so we can plant high-yielding fall and winter gardens at home on patios or in garden beds.
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
July 23
Working in Seniors Centre Garden Beds- if the dirt is in the new beds
The garden attracts many passers-by and when we are out there we are often asked questions. Mary has made some signs for the garden to provide information on organic gardening and what we have growing. If the soil is in, we will plant vegetables and a rose bed with disease-resistant and low-care roses bred by Brad Jalbert of Select Roses, Langley. These roses are regular and mini roses in shades of peach, pink and cream. Brad breeds award-winning roses so these are, of course, stunningly beautiful and scented.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
July 30
Field Trip to Waterfront Centre Rooftop Garden
Field Trip to Waterfront Centre Rooftop Garden
The Waterfront Centre's 2,100 square foot rooftop garden was one of the first green roofs in Vancouver. Today it is full of fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, flowers, honeybee hives and Blue Orchard Mason Bee hives. What a discovery Frances has made.
Morning tour with carpooling leaving at 10:00, further details to come. Contact Frances if you can volunteer to drive.
August 6
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
August 13
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Centre Closed.
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
August 13
"Working in the Seniors' Centre Garden Beds"
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio then outside
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Centre Closed.
10:30-12:30
"All About Apples" and "Apple Tasting like a Connoisseur"
Apples can be assessed just like wine. Join us to hear Shelagh Horner provide an in-depth look at the apples we can grow- history, features, cross pollination, diploids, triploids, grafting, pruning, and keeping trees healthy. Then participate in the fun of apple tasting; this can be done just like as wine connoisseurs evaluate wine.
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Thursday, September 24.
"Seed Saving"
Kelly Smith is a gardener extraordinaire. To keep her garden overflowing with vegetables- for example she grew 600 tomato plants this year- she has learned many skills and gained many expert insights including seed saving. Many of us wish to save vegetable seeds so we are very pleased that Kelly will come to generously share her knowledge with us on this interesting topic.
Free to Garden Club members, $5.00 non-members
Apples can be assessed just like wine. Join us to hear Shelagh Horner provide an in-depth look at the apples we can grow- history, features, cross pollination, diploids, triploids, grafting, pruning, and keeping trees healthy. Then participate in the fun of apple tasting; this can be done just like as wine connoisseurs evaluate wine.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Thursday, September 24.
"Seed Saving"
Kelly Smith is a gardener extraordinaire. To keep her garden overflowing with vegetables- for example she grew 600 tomato plants this year- she has learned many skills and gained many expert insights including seed saving. Many of us wish to save vegetable seeds so we are very pleased that Kelly will come to generously share her knowledge with us on this interesting topic.
10:30-12:30, Learning Studio
Activities for this club are planned by club members. We welcome suggestions for other speakers, workshops, field trips and garden-related activities.
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