January Meeting Summary

If you did not make it to the January meeting here is what you missed

 

Plant of the Month:

 
Hellebores Niger - also known as the Christmas Rose. Common Name is Black Hellebore.

Book of the Month:

Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits and Vegetables by Mike and Nancy Bubel

What to do in the January garden by Sue Dunn:
 
Even though it is January there are still a few things to be doing outside. Sue Dunn provided a comprehensive list to keep us all busy.

Guest Speaker:

Sue Dunn gave an informative demo on how to prune fruit trees of all kinds in the coming months.

Door and Raffle Prizes:  

We raffled a selection of great items too numerous to mention and of course, the plant of the month.

Thursday January 3rd Meeting

Our next meeting is Thursday January 3rd

Join us for our annual refresher on all things pruning with Sue Dunn.  Sue provides an informative and entertaining review on what, when and how to prune your trees, shrubs and perennials.

The meeting begins at 7pm, remember to bring your own mug.

December Meeting Summary

If you did not make it to the December meeting here is what you missed

Plant of the Month:

 
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia Japonica) the picture is of a female plant:

Book of the Month:

Kew's Teas, Tonics, and Tipples: Inspiring botanical drinks to excite your tastebuds. by Kew Royal Botanical Gardens

What to do in the December garden by Sue Dunn:
 
December is a little bit quieter but there is still plenty to do. Sue Dunn provided a comprehensive list to keep us all busy.

Guest Speaker:

Connie Kuramoto gave us an interesting and timely talk about preparing our gardens for climate change.

Door and Raffle Prizes:  

We raffled a selection of great items too numerous to mention and of course, the plant of the month.

Thursday December 6th

Our next meeting is Thursday December 6th

Join us for presenter Connie Kuramoto who will talk to us about Preparing your Garden for Climate Change.

Connie has a long history in gardening and loves to share that knowledge with others.  She was a student, technician and instructor at Malaspina College (now VIU) in Nanaimo. She is an instructor at the Gaia College and offers Horticultural Services and Training through Gardens on the Go

The meeting begins at 7pm, remember to bring your own mug.

November meeting summary

If you did not make it to the November meeting here is what you missed

Plant of the Month:

 
Azalea japonica 'Lyle's Compacta'

Book of the Month:

Lasagna Gardening - A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding! by Patricia Lanza

What to do in the November garden by Sue Dunn:
 
November is a busy month in the garden, Sue Dunn provided a comprehensive list to keep us all busy.

Guest Speaker:

Terri Perin gave us an interesting talk about using Feng Shui techniques in the garden.

Door and Raffle Prizes:  

We raffled a selection of great items too numerous to mention and of course, the plant of the month.

Thursday November 1st Meeting

Our next meeting is Thursday November 1st

Join us for presenter Terri Perrin who will talk to us about Feng Shui for Outdoor Spaces.

Terri is certified as a Feng Shui Practitioner through Mount Royal College in Calgary Alberta and is a member of the Feng Shui Association of Canada and the International Feng Shui Association.  Terri now lives in Courtenay BC where she presents a variety of Feng Shui workshops.

The meeting begins at 7pm, remember to bring your own mug.

October Meeting Summary

If you did not make it to the October meeting here is what you missed

Plant of the Month:

 
Choisya ternata - Mock Orange

Book of the Month:

Farming the Woods - an Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinals in Temperate Forests by Ken Mudge and Steve Gabriel.

What to do in the October garden by Sue Dunn:
 
October is a busy month in the garden, Sue Dunn provided a comprehensive list to keep us all busy.

Guest Speaker:

Todd Carnahan from Wildsafe BC spoke about using Native Plants in the Garden.  He gave a informative and humorous presentation on functional gardens for wildlife, preventing wildlife conflict and strategies for enhancing drought tolerance.

Door and Raffle Prizes:  

We raffled a selection of great items including a book by Linda Gilkeson and of course, the plant of the month.