Meetings & Events
Meetings and Events
2026
Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held - 1 to 3 PM
$3 to $5 at door includes entry in prize draw, coffee, tea and goodies.
Doors open at 12:30 PM
Upcoming Meetings of 2026
January 26th-Margot Moser - All About Hellebores
February 23rd - John Denisegar and June Bouchard - Travels to English Gardens
March 30th -​Chris Southwick and Sue Klapwijk - All about Azalias
April 22nd - David Sellars - Getting High in the Sierra Nevada
April 27th - Paul Spriggs - Propagating Alpines by seed and other methods
May 25th - Ken Marr- Alpines of BC
​September 28th - Brian Emery - Succulents and other Rock garden plants
​October 26th - Janice Curry - Trip to Patagonia
November 30th - Christmas Potluck Lunch
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April
22nd
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
David Sellars
Getting High in the Sierra Nevada
There is an incredible diversity of plants in the Sierra Nevada and David Sellars will be telling us all about them. He is also an amazing photographer and will be showing a large number of beautiful photos during his presentation. Join us for a spectacular event!
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April
27th
Paul Spriggs
Propagating Alpine Plants by Seed and Other Methods
Paul will be sharing his methods of propagating his favourite alpines. With special plants being harder and harder to find it is especially important to be able to propagate the ones we have. Join us for an entertaining and highly informative presentation and demo and learn how to have more of the plants you love!
Past Meetings of 2026
March
30th
​Chris Southwick and Sue Klapwijk
A special Presentation
All about Azalias
Meeting Starts at 1:30
February
23rd
John Denisegar and June Bouchard
Travels to English Gardens
English Gardens are world famous for their amazing beauty and variety and gardeners world wide travel there to view them. Join us for an amazing photographic journey to some of the most beautiful gardens in England .
They’ll show us some of the gardens that they visited, including a very special visit to Exbury, one of the world’s great woodland gardens. They’ll take us to the south of England, exploring historical influences on modern gardens – from there to London, Bath, Oxford, York and the immensity and beauty of Hadrian’s Wall.
England has so much to offer!
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January
26th
Margot Moser
All About Hellebores
Hellebores are popular, hardy perennials that bloom from late winter into spring, offering color when little else flowers. They feature evergreen, leathery foliage and beautiful flowers in shades of white, pink, green, and deep plum, often speckled. Thriving in dappled shade and fertile, well-draining soil, they are low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and excellent for woodland gardens, borders, and containers, providing year-round interest.
​This meeting will be held at Nanoose Library Hall
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Past Meetings of 2025
Past Meeting of 2025
January 27th - A Photo Slide Show of Members Extraordinary Gardens
​February 25th - John Deniseger - Why I Grow Rhododendrons
​March 31rst - Richard Hebda - Winter Jewels - Snowdrops, Crocus and Dwarf Iris
​April 28th -Paul Spriggs - How to Build a Crevice Garden - Nanoose Place
May 17th - Plant Sale- Parksville
​​May 26th- Philip MacDougall - Epimediums
September 29th - Justin Dunning - Orchids in BC
October 27th - Ron Long- Pink Mountain
Summer Workshops and Outings
Members Only
June 23rd - Container Planting Workshop ​
July 15th - Trip to Paradise Meadows- Tentative​
August 25th - Seed Packaging Workshop​
September 8th - Cuttings Propagation Workshop - 1 PM​
November
24th
Christmas Potluck Lunch
Linda Derkach
Dwarf Rhododendrons
(Members Only)
There was lots of yummy food, fun conversation and a great presentation, the perfect way to end the gardening year! There were lots of plants and prizes to win too!
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October
27th
Ron Long
Pink Mountain
Pink Mountain is located north of Fort St. John in northern British Columbia. It is unique in the province for its rich flora and fauna, including many rare and endangered species.
Ron Long has been instrumental in efforts to protect and preserve Pink Mountain from the threat of resource development.
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​https://www.pinkmountain.ca/Pink-Mountain-Report.pdf​
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September
29th
Justin Dunning
Orchids of BC
Most people think of orchids as tropical plants with large
showy flowers but there are almost 40 species calling BC home.
From species with no leaves to showy Slipper Orchids we can learn about all of BC's orchids and where they grow.
This talk provides details on every species of orchid in BC, explaining where species grow, the
association with other plants, and detailed photos of their flowers.
Join us to learn all about these beautiful plants
May
26th
Phillip MacDougall
Speaking on Epimediums
Epimediums are beautiful flowering plants for the shade garden. They are easy to grow and come in a multitude of colours and sizes, many with unusual motttled leaves. Join us to learn more about these amazing plants.
April 28th
Paul Spriggs
How to Build A Crevice Garden
Paul Spriggs is a world renowned expert on Alpine Plants and Crevice gardens. He is an avid Alpine Plant enthusiast and travels the world exploring, mountain climbing and documenting plants.
His book-The Crevice Garden will be available for sale as well as rare and unusual alpine plants​
March
31rst
Dr Richard Hebda
Winter Jewels
Snowdrops, Crocus & Dwarf Iris
Join Richard Hebda as he explores the diversity and wonder of snowdrops and colourful late winter bulbs.
Learn how to grow and arrange them and begin adapting your garden for climate change
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February
24th
John Denisegar
Why I Grow Rhododendrons
and Why He Started Gardening
A truly lovely presentation of Rhododendron, both informative and filled with beautiful photos.
January 27th, 2025
A Photo Slide Show of Members Beautiful Gardens.
Come and enjoy all of the gorgeous photos. You will be truly amazed and inspired.
