Meetings & Events
Meetings and Events
2025
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 2025
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October 27th - Ron Long- Pink Mountain
​November 24th- Christmas Potluck Lunch
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Upcoming Meetings of 2026
January 26th- TBA
February 23rd - John Denisegar - Travels to English Gardens
March 30th - Richard Hebda - Dwarf Iris and other small bulbs
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 28th - Christmas Potluck Lunch
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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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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
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​
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.
Past Meetings of 2024
November 25th
2024
Christmas Potluck Lunch
​Members Only
There were lots of finger foods both savoury and sweet
and an amazing garden photo slide show.
We all enjoyed the fun, chatted and visited with members new and old
and just had a wonderful time with a bunch of great people!
A few photos from the Christmas Potluck
October 21rst
2024
Bonnie Zand
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Integrated Pest Management
Bonnie Zand
Bonnie is passionate about insects and enjoys sharing her knowledge to assist gardeners with their pest issues, and to better appreciate their beneficial insects!
Most gardens contain far more good or beneficial bugs than pest insects. Learn to identify them and how to encourage the good bugs to help control the bad ones.
September 23rd
2024
Elaine Scott
Using Heathers to Add Variety to a Rock Garden
Elaine Scott was a member of the V.I. Heather Society and a member of the Master Gardeners Assoc will be sharing her extensive
knowledge of heathers.
She will be providing a general primer on Heathers and Heaths
Suggest varieties to consider for a rock garden
Indicate where you can purchase these varieties.
September 16th
2024
Cuttings Workshop
Learn how to propagate plants both small and large. There will be cuttings and material available.
for more information​
June 24th
2024
June 24th - Container Planting Workshop
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Details will be emailed to members.
Members Only
May 31rst
2024
Field Trip to
Streamside Native Plants
Members Only
12:30 PM
Details will be emailed to members
May 11th
2024
Plant Sale
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Eswyn's Garden
15th Anniversary Plant Sale
Plant Sale
Alpine plants, unusual
and rare plants, Perennials, Annuals,
Veggie starts, Shrubs and much more.
Lots and lots of plants in all sizes
with experts on site
to answer questions.
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April 29th
2024
Sharing Our Collective Wisdom
A Panel of Expert Gardeners
to give you the answers you need to have a garden you will love.
Alpine and Rock Gardening questions
answered and techniques explained
Everyone welcome
Ask about techniques for planting, plant choices, ideal conditions, designs, soils, and much more.
March 25th
2024
Bernie Dinter
Dwarf Rhododendrons and small shrubs and conifers for
the rock garden
Bernie's father started
Dinter's Nursery in 1973
and Bernie managed it since 1976. His daughter Tamara is now managing the nursery.
Bernie Dinter will draw on his 50 years of experience in the nursery business to describe some of his favourite small shrubs suitable
for Rock Gardens
He will be bringing plants for sale.
February
26th
Joan Wynden
