Nanoose Garden Club
The Nanoose Garden Club Meetings
Where: at the Nanoose Library Hall
When: January-June & September-November on the first Friday of the month. In December there is a Christmas function, & in July & August there are various outings including a Members' Picnic.
How: Membership is $20/annum payable at the door (cash or cheque). Guests are welcome to attend club meetings for $3 (cash only).
Meeting Agenda: Registration is at 1:00 & the Meeting starts at 1:15 Club business with announcements & a coffee break - Please remember to bring your name tag & mug. Speaker presents from 2:00-3:00
2024 UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Friday, MAY 3 - Meeting
Speaker: Larry Loring
Topic: 5 Hearts Exotic Nursery
5 Hearts Nursery specializes in exotic fruits and carnivorous plants
Larry will discuss some of his growing conditions for different greenhouse set ups and what unique fruits he's produced so far.
He'll will also touch base on lighting, humidity, temperatures and how he manages them from season to season without breaking the bank
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Saturday, MAY 11 - Event - Nanoose Garden Club Plant Sale -
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, JUNE 7 - Meeting
Speaker: Ruth Gielman and Jean Carr Master Gardeners
Topic: Master Gardeners will be attending our June 7th Meeting to explain how to become a volunteer Master Gardener and how a Master Gardener can assist you. Gardening questions will be answered. There will be a slide show.
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
In lieu of JULY - TBA Spring & Summer Member Garden Tours
Friday, AUGUST ? - Event - Summer BYO Picnic Gathering
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Friday, SEPTEMBER 6 - Meeting
Speaker: Members welcome to Show what you Grow, ask questions & share gardening tips!
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, OCTOBER 4 - Meeting
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Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, NOVEMBER 1 - AGM Meeting
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Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
DECEMBER 6 - Christmas Event (Date Revised)
- NGC Members' Christmas Luncheon -
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
2024 Past Meetings and Events
Friday, JANUARY 5 - Meeting
Speaker: Al Chomica
Topic: Going Nuts in Nanoose - A discussion on some of the characteristics of peculiarities of some nuts we can grow in the Pacific NW. It is not about growing the nuts.
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, FEBRUARY 2 - Meeting
Speaker: Bonnie Zand
Topic: Integrated Pest Management
- do you struggle with unwanted garden pests? Learn strategies for managing pests while conserving the beneficial insects that live in your home garden.
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, MARCH 1 - Meeting
Speaker: Garden Conversation Circle - Bring your own lunch
Topic: Anything goes; Enjoy an informal discussion on all things gardening.
Start Time: 12:30 - 2 pm (registration starts at 12:00)
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
2023 Past Meetings and Events
Friday, JANUARY 6 - Meeting
Speaker: Morden Maples from Cedar
Topic: Tapping on Vancouver Island
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, FEBRUARY 3 - Meeting
Speaker: Garden Conversation Circle - Bring your own lunch
Topic: Anything goes
Start Time: 12:30 - 2 pm
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, MARCH 3 - ZOOM Meeting
Speaker: Linda Gilkeson
Topic: "Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate"
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall and via Zoom from the hall - Members will receive an email with details!
Friday, MARCH 10 at 10 AM - Members' Outing
How: First 30 members who sign up to Car Pool on Feb. 3
Where: Outrageous Edibles and Bedibles in Coombs
Friday, March 31- Meeting (in lieu of APRIL)
Speaker: Sue Nurmi from Harbour City Photography Club
Topic: Photography in Your Garden
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, MAY 5 - Meeting
Speaker: Christina Cook - of the Organic Gardener's Pantry, in Victoria. Click on the link above & check out her website so she can bring your pre-ordered supplies to the meeting & save on delivery!
Topic: "Secrets of the Soil Food Web"
Saturday, MAY 13 - Event - Nanoose Garden Club Plant Sale -
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, JUNE 2 - Meeting
Speaker: Mitchi Hunter
Topic: Perennial Vegetables
In lieu of JULY - TBA Spring & Summer Member Garden Tours
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Thank you Eileen for opening your garden on Tue., Aug 1st!
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Thank you Linda for opening your garden on Wed., July 19!
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Thank you Coreen for opening your garden on Tue., June 27!
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Thank you Jennifer for opening your garden on Sat., May 27!
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Thank you Cam for opening your garden on Fri., May 12!
Friday, AUGUST 11th - Event - Summer BYO Picnic Gathering
Venue: At Nancy & Michael's property - Check your emails!
Friday, SEPTEMBER 1 - Meeting
Speaker: Members welcome to Show what you Grow, ask questions & share gardening tips!
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, SEPTEMBER 29 - Meeting (in lieu of October)
Speaker: Colin Bartlett - of the Backyard Bird Store, Nanaimo
Topic: Birds and Climate Change
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Tuesday, OCTOBER 3 - Board Meeting
Members interested in joining the board are invited!
Check available positions HERE, without a board the club is at risk.
Please Email NGC so you can receive details.
Time: 10 am
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
Friday, NOVEMBER 3 - Meeting + AGM
Speaker: Coreen Haukenfrers from NGC
Topic: Speaking on Brugmansia
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
DECEMBER 8 - Christmas Event
- NGC Members' Christmas Luncheon - For details, check your email or under the MEMBERS ONLY tab - Announcements
Venue: Nanoose Library Hall
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