- Friends of the Gardens

Ruby Miller and Lorna Herchenson host
BC Council’s information table at the
Burnaby Rhododendron Festival 2015.
BC Council of Garden Clubs
www.bcgardenclubs.com | www.facebook.com/bcgardenclubs
JULY/AUGUST 2015
President’s Message
Hello Everyone! Well, I don’t think anyone is complaining about the weather
so far! It has been a gorgeous spring
and summer start. (Although I’m sure
if this weather continues, we will start
hearing of the need for rain!)
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Barbara Puchala
[email protected]
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Cindy Tataryn
[email protected]
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Mas Tanizawa
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Margaret Spratt
[email protected]
TREASURER
Ruby Miller
[email protected]
BULLETIN EDITOR
Beth MacLaren
[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Louis Peterson
[email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
CHAIR
Richard Zuk
[email protected]
TREASURER
Bev Welsh
SECRETARY
Lorraine Shenker
COVER: Photo of Lorna Herchenson and Ruby
Miller was taken by Keith Harris.
Photos of Peonies: submitted by Holly PenderLove from the Castlegar Garden Club, hosts of
the Canadian Peony Society’s first juried Peony
Show held in BC (June 26-28).
From l to r : Adrienne Clarkson peony, taken by
Gladys Sykes, Regina; Rock and Roll taken in
2014 by Doug Bradford, Regina
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If you’re like me, you have been in the
garden at every opportunity, cleaning out the winter debris, trimming up
the perennials, planting annuals and/
or veggies and wondering how come
weeds grow at 10 times the rate of our
favourite plants. The compost bin is
getting pretty full, very quickly.
As usual, the Board is has been doing its
bit, cultivating the Council (notice how
I worked the gardening transition in).
We have finalized the speakers for
the Fall meeting (Saturday, October 24,
2015) and will be providing the draft
agenda for the meeting on the
website.
Our speakers for the Fall Meeting will
be Steve Whysall, well known from his
work with the Vancouver Sun; Joshua
Yu who is passionate about butterflies
in the garden and who is promising a
‘live’ demonstration, and Karen Myskiw
who will be talking about the challenges of small urban gardening.
It is promising to be a very informative
and fun meeting. Of course, we will
also have our famous Draw Table in
addition to some great vendors and,
not to be missed fabulous lunch! It will
be a great fun day, so make sure you
register early. As of August 15, you
will be able to download the meeting
registration form from our website and
to register on-line using Event-Brite. The
registration form will also be mailed out
with the September/October Bulletin.
We have also started work on the 2016
Annual General Meeting which includes
elections for the positions of 1st VicePresident, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, and
Scholarship Trust Fund Committee.
We need two people to act as the
Nominations Committee. This wil
entail gathering nominations to present
to the membership at the AGM and
carrying out the election (there is no
requirement to attend Board Meetings).
If you are interested in helping out
with this task, please let me know. You
can call me at 604-327-3937 or email
me at [email protected].
This is a very important task and we
need at least two people to complete
the nominations committee. This
committee needs to be formed by
September, so if you or anyone you
know are willing to serve, please,
please let me know.
The Board has also been reviewing
the way we have been operating and
have identified some changes that
we feel need to be made. Over the
next few months we will be asking for
your input on these possible changes.
These changes will need a change to
our Constitution and we would like to
hear from you before submitting any
proposed changes to the membership.
We will have more details posted on the
website (where you can also comment)
as well as in the Bulletin Express and in
the next issue of the Bulletin.
Life is so much better when the sun
is out and garden is growing, so make
sure you’re out there taking full
advantage of this glorious time of year!
I hope to see you in October!
Barbara Puchala
President
1st Vice President’s Report
I’ve been going for walks in my neighbourhood and looking at the gardens as I walk by. Everyone has their own style,
from rustic to formal. I like to see what plant material the
neighbours have and what plant combinations look good
together to get ideas of what to put in my front yard.
Another place to get ideas for your garden is at garden club
Flower and Garden Shows and at Community Fairs.
If your club is having a show, please put it on our web site
under Events at www.bcgardenclubs.com.
The form is online and it is easy to use!
There should be lots of Flower and Garden Shows coming
up in the next few months for your enjoyment. I always see
something interesting, different or new at the shows I go to.
Check out our web site for upcoming events and if your
event isn’t on the web site, it’s easy to enter the information.
I am always looking for information about speakers that our
garden clubs can use. If you know of or have had a speaker
that isn’t on the Speakers List and you think they should be,
please forward their name or contact information to me.
Please contact me at [email protected]
Cindy Tataryn
1st Vice President
UPCOMING AT DARTS HILL GARDEN
July 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. - enjoy the early evening beauty of
Darts Hill Garden at Sounds of Summer, a free concert of
Celtic music. Garden opens at 5 p.m. Bring folding chairs,
blankets, and picnic baskets to fully enjoy the
performance. www.surrey.ca/culturerecreation/13488.aspx
September Saturday Strolls, 11 am to 3 pm. The garden
is closed in August but will open again every Saturday in
September. Special Open House and Plant Sale on
September 26. Admission by donation.
Book a private guided tour for 5 or more friends, family,
or out-of-town guests. $5 per person. Call 604-501-5050.
Two weeks' notice is required.
This is a large hillside garden with limited wheelchair
access. No pets please.
1633 170th Street, South Surrey
www.dartshill.ca
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BCgardenclubs.com Report
The new website was launched last month and so far the
comments have been positive!
There is a lot of information on the new website and I
strongly urge you to take some time and wander around it
and, most importantly, give us your feedback.
There is more in the planning stages – some logistics need to
be worked out and once that is done you will see additional
features – including a members’ only section.
MEMBER CLUB INFO: Visitors to the website will be able to
search for clubs in their area – by any combination of club
name, city or special interest. This information has been
taken from the affiliation forms that were submitted last
December/January. If there are changes that need to be made,
please email those changes to [email protected] and
we will update that information as soon as possible.
One of the logistic problems we are trying to work out is
the ability of member clubs to enter and update their own
information. We are hoping to have this solved in time for
the 2016 affiliation registration, so keep your fingers crossed. Much of this feature’s success will be determined by the
willingness of member clubs to designate one of their members as a ‘Council Liaison’.
EVENTS: One of the most exciting new features of the new
website is the ability for clubs to enter their own special
events directly into the website. Up to now we have experienced clubs sending in their coming events to The Bulletin
too late for inclusion, or with limited exposure to readers.
Event information needed to be submitted at least two
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weeks for the Bulletin issue date. For example, if your event
was on March 5, the latest submission date was February 15
for the March/April Bulletin. The Bulletin would be sent out
on March 1 at the latest which left only 5 days to ‘advertise’
your event.
With the website, you are now able to add your event at any
time and it will be available immediately for viewing. One
note of caution – make sure all your information is entered
correctly before hitting the submit button. Currently
you will not be able to go back to edit your entry. If you
do make a mistake, you will need to send an email to
[email protected] and make a request for the change.
Since the website was launched we have seen numerous
entries being made, so it appears this will be a very popular
feature.
Visitors to the website are able to search for events by the
club name and/or city to help them zero in on specific events
of interest. Please check this feature out and, again, let us
have your feedback.
THE BULLETIN: Now also available on-line – You are now able
to download issues of The Bulletin from the website. Current
issues will be available as issued. And we also have links
to previous issues of The Bulletin. If you have copies of
The Bulletin which are not listed on the website, send them
along to [email protected] so we can include
them. If you only have a paper copy, ask for a postal address
to send them to so we can scan and add it.
Website Volunteers
There are various areas where we would love to have some
assistance with the website. It is a Wordpress website and is
fairly easy to use, so if you’re willing to assist drop us a note.
If you feel comfortable using your computer and have internet access, that is all you need. We had Lorna Herchenson
and Cindy Tataryn (both of whom claim ‘novice’ status with
computers) who assisted with the entry of information who
can attest that it is not a difficult task and it was easy to learn.
Both of them got their information on a phone call with me.
We’re also looking for some people who would be willing
to act as our Facebook moderators. Again, not a lot of work,
but a great chance to volunteer. If you’re on FaceBook and
would love the chance to justify the time you spend there,
(LOL) drop a line to [email protected]. Please
consider this. The task would not involve more than
30 - 60 minutes a week and would not involve coming to
Board meetings, nor does it require you to be in the Lower
Mainland — a perfect opportunity for some of our Island
and Interior members to get involved.
We would like to have a webmaster who would be able
to ensure the smooth operation of the website, including
updates, etc. So if you’re familiar with Wordpress and would
like to volunteer some time to the Council, let us know.
Drop an email to [email protected].
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Barbara Puchala
President
Cuba Garden Tour
March 2016
Tom Robertson of Cuba1tours, Courtenay, BC is once
again offering you a chance to not only visit a number of
organic and botanical gardens in Cuba, but to experience
the culture and history of this changing island.
This tour is fully guided with local experts at each garden.
The tour is limited to twenty, so early registration is necessary.
Complete tour details at www.cuba1tours.com
or contact Tom at [email protected]
40th anniversary celebration, Sunday, august 16
BC Council of Garden Clubs will be participating in VanDusen Garden’s 40th Anniversary
Celebration on Sunday, August 16, 2015. If your club would like to be involved in developing
the Council’s display for this event, please send an email to [email protected]
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Treasurer’s Report
Well, I guess summer must be here and everyone must be in
their garden as things are very quiet on my Treasurer’s desk.
There are a few Membership and Insurance renewals to receive, but very little spending going on at my end. I believe
there were only 2 items even on the statement and one was
interest into our account. Nice to see it come in and not go
out. We are keeping a healthy balance at the moment, but
I’m sure the Insurance Company will want another cheque
shortly (must keep you and yours insured). The executive is
mainly working behind the scenes planning the fall meeting
and making sure the new website launch has no bugs. By the
way, how about checking it out!
Ruby Miller
Treasurer
Scholarship Trust Fund
As a result of the performance of our fund during 2014 the disbursements for 2015 will be $9,400.00 up $500.00 from 2014. I
am pleased to report the distribution of funds for 2015, we where able to increase the amounts to five of the schools.
Distribution of 2014 Grants
Grantee
Simon Fraser University, Mildred Wells Scholarship
$ 1,000.00
Vancouver Island University Foundation
800.00
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
700.00
University of British Columbia, Rose Bancroft Scholarship
1,000.00
University of British Columbia
800.00
University of the Fraser Valley
1,000.00
Kwantlen University College Foundation
University of Northern B.C.
800.00
1,000.00
Camosun College
900.00
Thompson Rivers University
900.00
Okanagon College
500.00
TOTAL
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Amount For 2015
$9,400.00
Summary of Donations and monies received Jan 1/15 to June 10/15
On behalf of the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs I would like to thank the following Clubs and individuals for donating to the
Scholarship Trust Fund.
DATE
Gift Amount
Organization Name
08/06/15
500.00
08/06/15
500.00
Evergreen Garden Club
8/06/15
200.00
Penticton & District Garden Club
3/06/15
450.00
Dr. Tom Baumann
26/05/15
250.00
Gibsons Garden Club
01/05/15
100.00
Upper Lonsdale Garden Club
24/04/15
1000.00
Dunbar garden Club
30/03/15
25.00
Vancouver Shade Garden Society
26/03/15
200.00
North Surrey Horticultural Society
23/03/15
50.00
Gordon Head Garden Club
23/03/15
250.00
Dogwood Garden Club
18/03/15
100.00
Anonymous
18/03/15
25.00
Sandra A. Peters
18/03/15
500.00
The Garden Club of Vancouver
12/03/15
400.00
New Westminister Horticultural Society
12/03/15
100.00
South Burnaby Garden Club
10/03/15
200.00
Lynn Valley Garden Club
Total YTD
Ladner Community Garden Society
$4,850.00
Donations from Clubs and individuals can now be made by credit card, debit card and direct transfer from Vancity accounts
into the Scholarship trust fund through the Vancity Community Foundation website. VCF will issue tax receipts directly to the
donors for amounts over $20.00.
As always cheques can also be sent to:
Bev Welsh
3011 Lazy A Street
Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3N6
Tel: 604-464-2754
[email protected]
The donations we receive are held in perpetuity so any amount contributed will continue to generate support to our future
Horticulturists.
Thank you!
Richard Zuk
Chair
Scholarship Trust Fund Committee
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Vancouver Ikebana Association’s Spring Show 2015
The Vancouver Ikebana Association
held it’s 50th anniversary show on
May 23 in a new location with a
new format. The Allen Emmott
Centre in Burnaby accommodated
over 200 visitors to the show in a
light-filled contemporary setting.
The show included 38 arrangements. The four schools, Ikenobo,
Kado-Sumi, Sangetsu, and Sogetsu
demonstrated together, using the
same materials which included
peony and smokebush.
Lorraine West displayed her
collection of handmade Japanese
dolls, dressed in traditional
costumes. Completed in the 1960’s,
Lorraine learned this craft while
studying Sogetsu in Japan.
Also included with this show
was Kisyuu, a calligraphy artist,
who delighted the audience with
samples of her art to take home.
The Vancouver Ikebana Association
would like to thank all its members
and the public for supporting the
50th anniversary show.
To see photos of arrangements
from all the Ikebana schools in our
region, please visit our website:
www.vancouver-ikebana.ca/images/
Founding members, L to R are: Mrs Kiyoko Boycott, Mrs. Reicho Sumi & Mrs. Lorraine West. Calligraphy
by Kisyuu, www.kisyuu-calligraphy.com. Display of Japanese Dolls, handmade by Lorraine West.
Fall Meeting of the BC Council of Garden Clubs
October 24, 2015
FireFiGhters Banquet & COnFerenCe Centre
6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3E8
Registration starts at 8:15am | Meeting starts at 9am
SpeakeRS: Steve Whysall – Vancouver Sun columnist | Joshua Yu – butterflies in the urban garden
Karen Myskiw – small space containers and vertical gardening
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Registration and draft agenda will be available for download from the website on august 15, 2015.
On-line registration will be available on eventBrite on august 15, 2015. The registration form will be mailed
with the September/October issue of The Bulletin.
Book Review
The Public Rhododendrons Gardens of Vancouver Island
by Ian Efford
Reviewed by Linda Derkach, President
Mount Arrowsmith
Rhododendron Society
Qualicum Beach, BC
Whether you fancy a stroll through the
garden of a princess … or perhaps a
whole day to explore Canada’s most
famous garden … or a few pleasant
hours to savour the delights of an Italian
garden surrounding a castle or you
just want information on interesting
garden spots on Vancouver Island,
this is the book for you.
Part travelogue, part garden book, this
manual is full of fascinating historical
information about Vancouver Island, its
gardens, history and place in the world
of rhododendrons. From the capital
city of Victoria — known internationally
as a city of gardens — and the pastoral
beauty of the Saanich Peninsula, this
book will take you over the Malahat
and up island to the Cowichan Valley,
the mid-island picturesque small
coastal towns of Ladysmith and
Qualicum Beach, then across to the
wild west coast and Tofino, and finally
to the northern reaches of the island,
Courtenay, Campbell River and beyond. You will be transported through
pictures and maps of this lovely island
whether in your armchair or car.
Among other things, you will learn
about the native rhododendrons
on Vancouver Island, the legacy of
horticultural pioneers who hybridized
in such quaint and sometimes isolated
places as Cowichan Lake, Royston,
Gabriola Island, Courtenay and
Ucluelet. You will be amazed by the
beauty of Finnerty Gardens, Abkhazi
Garden, Towner Crest and Point Ellice
House. All the information you need to
visit these places is contained within
this book — directions, contact info,
websites and addresses.
Author Ian Efford — ecologist,
conservationist and now full-time
rhododendron and iris enthusiast —
offers a glimpse into choice gardens
of Vancouver Island that feature
rhododendrons. Whether you are a
visitor or a resident, here is a guide
to a side of our island not on the usual
tourist route.
Both beautiful and practical, this
book provides an overview of each
garden, key features to explore, and
clear directions on how to get to
the garden. It is at once a pictorial
and practical guide for anyone who
loves beautiful gardens.
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Agrarian Organics FARMER SERIES:
Mix Your Own Potting Soil and Seeding 101
Agrarian Organics products are uniquely equipped to replace all conventional methods of feeding and
fertilizing, and does so with significant cost reductions to growers. Perhaps most importantly, it paves the
way for harmony and peace of mind between growers, consumers, and the land that sustains us all.
The team here at Agrarian Organics is
excited to share, that in addition to our
popular Gardener Series, we are excited
to announce the launch of our Farmer
Series, featuring contributions from
small scale organic farmers, to our Blog.
For those who dream of a life of homesteading, or for those who’ve already
taken the leap, we’re stoked to bring
you tales from real life.
When I’m seeding I like to mix up my
own potting soil. For the volume of
starts that I plant, it’s WAY cheaper,
and I can control the amounts of everything I put into the mix. The plant’s
needs vary on its stage of growth.
Take peat moss, for example: I like to
use a little more for seed starting,
and a little less for potting up. That’s
important because with seed starting,
you want the soil to be nice & airy; it’s
essential for the water to be able
flow THROUGH the cell, and not get
stuck in pockets of dense moist soil,
potentially drowning or rotting
the seed. But after the seed has taken
root and the plant is established,
you’re better off having equal amounts
of compost & peat in your mix, so
the plant can start to absorb the
N-P-K needed for growth of leaves
and strong, sturdy roots, found in the
compost component.
Ok, wait. Let’s back up a bit. There are
many factors that affect germination
in your seeds including moisture, air,
temperature, light, and seed depth.
By mixing your own potting soil,
you can help control some of those
factors, mainly moisture and air. The
seed is a living organism that is held
in a suspended state of dormancy,
and is dehydrated (it usually contains
about 10-15% water). By absorbing
more water from the soil the seed is
activated, allowing the metaboliza10
tion of its stored food reserves.The embryo begins to swell, and the softened
outer layer of the seed then ruptures,
and voila! Germination. However, if
your soil is too wet or dense, you have
(accidentally) created an anaerobic
condition where the seed won’t be
able to germinate. And that’s why
good airflow is important.
There are five ingredients in this homemade potting mix, and they each serve
a purpose:
1. Compost: retains water in the soil,
and provides nutrients to the plants.
2. Peat Moss: holds water and air, and
doesn’t decompose quickly.
3. Sand: adds space between compost
particles, providing airflow.
4. Perlite (a light-weight material made
from volcanic rock): Increases air
space, and improves water drainage.
5. Vermiculite (mica – a mineral,
I think! – that has been heated and
expanded to become light-weight):
creates air space and holds water.
Also contains calcium & magnesium.
Here’s the recipe:
• ½ wheelbarrow full of compost
• ½
wheelbarrow full of peat
(more if doing seed starting mix)
• a shovel full of sand
• a heaping handful each of perlit
& vermiculite
I mix it in a wheelbarrow, inside our
greenhouse. You could use a shovel,
but I like to get my hands in there to
mix it all up; it helps to break up the
larger compost clump.
After mixing, simply fill your seed
starting trays, & tamp down the soil a
bit (not too firmly though!). Then plant
your seed in each cell of the tray. A
general rule of thumb is to plant your
seed at a depth of twice the size of
the seed. For example, if your seed is
a ½ inch long, go down 1 inch. Next,
cover the seeds with a bit more soil,
tamp down again, and give your trays
a good soak with the watering can. If
your seeds need a warm temperature
to germinate (onions & peppers, for
example), you can place them on a
heated seeding mat or on top of your
refrigerator. And always set them up
in a well-lit place: in the greenhouse, a
south-facing window, or under growlights.
Lastly, don’t forget to label every­
thing… VERY important! Things get
moved around all the time, and you
THINK you’ll remember, but you never
do. I also like to add some other info
on my labels: the date started, estimated germination time, approxi­mate
transplanting time, and any other info
that specific tray might need (extra
watering or fertilizing, for example).
Then you can manage your starts at a
glance! And that’s it! Happy seeding!
­— Ikkee Battle, Agrarian Organics
Mix together while the ingredients are
dry. I usually mix this in an old bath
tub we have, but if it’s pouring rain,
and I don’t feel like getting soaked,
Contact us
1.888.609.9601
[email protected]
Visit us at agrarianorganics.com
South BurnaBy Garden CluB
Your Club’s News
As a member of the BC Council
of Garden clubs your club is
welcome to submit an article
for the Bulletin. Let others in
the province know what your
club is all about and what it has
been up to — maybe you’ve
just had an event and you have
some photos to show us all.
Great! I look forward to your
submission(s). Please send your
article and photo(s) to:
[email protected]
fall fair
Saturday, Sept. 12th – 1pm to 5pm
Sunday, Sept. 13th – 11am to 4pm
Bonsor Complex
6550 Bonsor avenue, Burnaby
Members of the public are welcome to enter. no entry fee.
Flowers • Vegetables • Fruits • Crafts • Baking • Canning • Plants
Tea Room & Sale of baking, produce, preserves and flowers
Free adMiSSion
www.southburnabygardenclub.org
Annual Show
Sunday, July 19
10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Floral Hall,
at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Displays | Various Vendors | Plants for Sale | Draw Prizes
See how to put together an exciting shade plant display.
See you there!
Free Admission
shadegardensociety.com
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Coming Events
Additional events may be viewed on the website: bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/
Saturday, july 11
Chilliwack Rotary Club Garden Tour
A tour of 11 delightful gardens throughout
Chilliwack featuring a variety of gardens on
city lots and gardens on acreage.
9 am to 4 pm
Tickets: $25
Tickets can be purchased online and picked
up on event day at the Tourism Chilliwack
Visitor center located at:
44150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack
www.chilliwackrotarygardentour.com
saturday, july 11 &
sunday, july 12
Aldergrove Daylily Society
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
Port Royal Community Garden Society
and Artists in the Boro are co-hosting their
annual “Art in Bloom & English Tea Party”.
Don your favourite outdoor chapeau and
join us in this beautiful tiered garden in the
Queensborough neighbourhood of New
Westminster. Browse beautiful artwork on
display from 11 am to 5 pm, and from noon
to 3 pm, enjoy traditional tea and goodies —
and live music, too! Free Admission
Port Royal Community Garden
83 Star Crescent, New Westminster
Sunday, august 16
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Erikson’s Daylily Gardens Open House
Saturday – 10 pm to 4 pm
Sunday – 10 pm to 4 pm
24642 - 51 Avenue, Langley\
The gardens are open for viewing the over
3,200 varieties of daylilies, over 500 varieties
of hosta, & hundreds of other perennials &
specimen trees. This annual event features
other local garden related exhibitors,
VanDusen Master Gardeners and harpist,
Judy Henry. Raffle and refreshments in the club tent
Info: 604-856-5758
www.eriksonsdaylilygardens.com
40th Anniversary Celebration
Send an email to president@bcgardenclubs.
com to have your club participate in the
Council’s display for this event.
Saturday, july 25 &
Sunday, july 26
September 5, 12, 19, 26
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society
Annual Judged Show and Competition
Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm
VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall,
37th and Oak St., Vancouver
Admission: $3.00
Contact Lorna at 604-929-5382 or email
[email protected]
Monday, July 27
Darts Hill Garden
Sounds of Summer Concert
6:30 pm to 8 pm
Garden opens at 5 pm
16th Avenue at 170th Street, South Surrey
Enjoy the early evening beauty of Darts Hill
Garden at Sounds of Summer, a free concert
of Celtic music.
Bring folding chairs, blankets, and picnic
baskets to fully enjoy the performance.
www.surrey.ca/culturerecreation/13488.aspx
For more events, go to:
bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/
Saturday, august 22
Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club
Annual Judged Show and Competition
10 am to 3 pm
St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall
20955 Old Yale Road, Langley
Free Admission
Contact Lorna at 604-929-5382 or e-mail
[email protected]
saturday, september 12 &
sunday, september 13
Pt. Grey Chrysanthemum Association
Early Chrysanthemum Show
Saturday – Noon to 4 pm
Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm
VanDusen Botanical Garden,
37th and Oak St., Vancouver
saturday, september 12 &
sunday, september 13
South Burnaby Garden Club
Fall Fair
Saturday – 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday – 11 am to 4 pm
Bonsor Complex,
6550 Bonsor Avenue,Burnaby
Flowers, vegetables, fruits, crafts, baking,
canning & plants. Tea room and sale of
baking, produce, preserves & flowers.
The public is welcome to enter. No entry fee
Free admission.
www.southburnabygardenclub.org
saturday, september 19
View Royal Garden Club
Fall Show
1 pm to 3 pm
Shoreline Community School
2750 Shoreline Drive, Victoria
Admission: $5.00 includes refreshments &
door prizes. Info: 250-727-0076
Saturday, October 3
The Peninsula Garden Club is celebrating
Saturday Strolls at Darts Hill Garden Park
11am to 3pm
16th Avenue at 170th Street, South Surrey
Admission by Donation
www.dartshill.ca
their 60th anniversary and has invited Dan
Hinkley, Monrovia Nursery’s leading plant
finder, to speak at their event.
11 am to 3:30 pm
Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney
Tickets: $35
To register, call Frieda: 250-656-9416
saturday, september 5 &
sunday, september 6
BC Council of Garden Clubs
Vancouver Dahlia Society
Annual Show
Saturday – 1 pm to 5 pm
Sunday – Noon to 3:30 pm
VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall,
37th and Oak St., Vancouver
Admission is by donation.
Info at www.vancouverdahliasociety.com
saturday, september 12
View Royal Garden Club
Fall Show, Exhibits of flowers, vegetables &
fruits Open to the public – 1 pm to 3 pm
Shoreline Community School
2750 Shoreline Drive, Victoria
Refreshments served from 1pm to 2:45pm
Baked Goods & Garden Items for sale
Admission $5, includes Door Prizes
Information: 250-727-0076 or 658-9495
Saturday, October 24
Fall Meeting
Firefighters Banquet & Conference Centre
6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
saturday, november 7 &
sunday, november 8
Pt. Grey Chrysanthemum Association
Late Chrysanthemum Show
Saturday – Noon to 4 pm
Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm
GardenWorks Mandeville
4746 SE Marine Drive, Burnaby
If your club would like a listing on the
website you can enter it directly into
the webpage.
Just fill in the form here:
bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/
events-form