Meetings & Events
Meetings and Events
2024
Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held at the Qualicum Civic Center - 1 to 3 PM
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February
26th
Joan Wynden
March 25th
2024
Bernie Dinter
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Dwarf Rhododendrons and small shrubs and conifers for
the rock garden
Bernie Dinter
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.
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
Vancouver Island Gardeners with extensive knowledge and experience will be available to answer all of your questions and help you solve your garden problems
Everyone welcome
Ask about techniques for planting, plant choices, ideal conditions, designs, soils, and much more.
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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POSTER
May 23rd
2024
Field Trip to
Streamside Native Plants
Members Only
More Information coming soon
September 23rd
2024
Elaine Scott
Dwarf Heathers for Rock Gardens
More information coming soon
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.
November 25th
2024
Christmas Potluck Lunch
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Members Only
Keep checking back,
details coming soon!
