Nanoose Garden Club
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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2024 - April
Thursday, April 11
Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting
"Vignette"
(elegant displays of flowers and lovely little things; a small,
pleasing picture formed by grouping several objects)
2:00 pm
at St Stephen's church hall. 150 Village Way Qualicum Beach.
Info Joanne 250-757-8969 or mifaclub2000@gmail.com
Guests $6.00
Sunday, April 21
Annual Spring Show and Sale
Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society
Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula
9am - 4pm
Sunday, April 24
INTRODUCING RAIN GARDENS
Co-sponsored by Nanoose Garden Club & Regional District of Nanaimo
Nanoose Place, 2925 NW bay Road
Wednesday April 24, 1:00 - 2:30pm
“Rain gardens” are sprouting up everywhere.
Learn exactly what rain gardens are,
then learn how to create your own --
Monday, April 29
Alpine Gardeners of Central Vancouver Island
present:
Sharing our Collective Wisdom
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
April 29, 1:00pm (doors open at 12:30)
Dan Schwarz, Sue Klapwijk and Al Murray propagate and
grow a wide range of horticultural treasures.
There will be plants to purchase
Coffee/tea and door prizes. Guests: $3.00
May 11 & 12, 2024
MARS (Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society)
Presents: Mothers Day Weekend Garden Tour
11 Beautiful Gardens in Qualicum Beach and Parksville
For more information about this event and others, click HERE
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PAST EVENTS
Saturday, February 3, 2024
The Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday Association (QBSSA)
presents the
20th Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday (QBSS) event.
10 AM - 3:30PM
Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre - 747 Jones Street
For more info, click HERE
(Revised Dec 5, 2023)
Thursday, February 8
Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting
"Stretch Design"
2:00 pm
at St Stephen's church hall. 150 Village Way Qualicum Beach.
Info Joanne 250-757-8969
Guests $6.00
Friday, December 1 - Sunday, December 3 and
Friday, December 8 - Sunday, December 10 and
Friday, December 15 - Wednesday, December 20 from 5 PM - 8 PM with viewing until 8:30 PM
Milner Gardens & Woodland
Announces: Milner Christmas Magic - entry by donation
Located at 2179 Island Hwy West, Qualicum Beach.
For more information, click HERE
Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2023
Wednesday, February 21
Qualicum Beach Garden Club General Meeting,
7:30 pm (doors open 7 pm)
Venue: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Guest Speaker: Bonnie Zand
Topic: Integrated Pest Management
https://qualicumbeachgardenclub.ca/
Monday, February 26
AGCVI (Alpine Gardeners of Central Vancouver Island)
Presents: Joan Wynden speaking on Spring Bulbs - drought tolerant & deer resistant
1 - 3:30 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM)
at the Qualicum Civic Centre - 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach
All are welcome; $3 fee includes prize draw ticket, coffee/tea & goodies.
For more information check out the AGCVI website HERE
2024 - March
Wednesday, March 13 at 7.30pm
MARS (Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society)
Presents: Panel of Experts: Plant Culture Round Table
Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre - 747 Jones Street
For more information about this event, click HERE
Posted on Sunday, February 25, 2024
Thursday, March 14
Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting
"Stretch Design"
2:00 pm
at St Stephen's church hall. 150 Village Way Qualicum Beach.
Info Joanne 250-757-8969
Guests $6.00
Thursday, March 18
Qualicum Beach Garden Club
.Behind the scenes at creating floral displays at
The Butchard Gardens with Carlos Moniz (Doors open at 7pm)
at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre - 747 Jones Street - Guest Fee - $3
For more information, click HERE
Posted on Monday 26, 2024
Sunday, November 26th, 12:00 noon
Butterflyway webinar: Growing native plants from seed.
The Butterflyway Project team at the David Suzuki Foundation
Are you looking for a reliable and affordable source of native plants? Through the simple method of sowing seeds in winter, you can become that source! It is surprisingly easy to grow wildflowers and grasses from seed if we follow nature’s lead and provide a little extra TLC. Let Ranger Dorte show you how with clear instructions and helpful images for each step.
Notes: This webinar is open to non-Rangers. It will be recorded and available to registrants after the event.
(Posted Nov 17, 2023).
Saturday, November 4th at 11:00 - 2:30 PM
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners
Is pleased to invite you to their AGM line-up of speakers discussing Trees
with Guest Presenter: Trevor Coey, arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts discussing "Tree Fundamentals"
At Nanoose Place Community C
entre - 2925 Northwest Bay Rd., Nanoose Bay
All are welcome; Cost: by donation To Register: email Ruth
For more information click HERE
Posted on Friday, October 6, 2023