Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter will talk about “Designing with Plants” to Hardys and guests March 6, 1:30 to 4 at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion. Tickets are $20 via Karelo – the link to Karelo is here. He will be talking about connecting to the countryside, how to combine plants using colour, shape, texture, repetition and punctuation, using […]
Learn how permaculture can specifically be applied to ornamental gardens and how it will help you become a more eco-friendly gardener. You’ll learn how to create lower maintenance, lower input and extra beautiful outdoor spaces through a variety of innovative techniques, valuable tips, and expert advice shared by horticulturist and permaculturist Bethany Couture. Whether you’re a novice […]
Located at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre, Kamloops BC
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm (online 12:00-2:00pm) WHERE: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow – please dress for the weather. Parking is […]
The Okanagan Master Gardeners are presenting a Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library. Description Want to start a garden this spring but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by Okanagan Master Gardener Linda Trepanier. This session will cover the basic principles of starting seeds, including:nbsj Learn the skills […]
Get ready to think outside the box. Our speakers will inspire you with practical advice to improve the resiliency of your garden and transform where we live and beyond. Here is our line up! Succession Planting: Creating a Multi-Season Garden – Fergus Garrett Ecological Gardening: Supporting the Biodiversity that Works for You – Elizabeth Elle Urban Forestry in the […]
Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025 🌱 Get ready for spring at Kelowna Seedy Sunday! 🌱 Join us for this annual celebration of gardening hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just getting started, there’s something for everyone at this lively community event! Event Details What’s Happening Mark your calendar for […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm (online 12:00-2:00pm) WHERE: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow – please dress for the weather. Parking is […]
In this workshop, you will learn how gardening with our local native plants can give you a water-saving, low-maintenance garden that brings colour all season long, making them the ultimate ecological choice. Native plants are adapted to the area’s conditions making them ideal for organic gardening- no supplemental fertilizers or pesticides are needed. Whether your […]
The workshop will consist of both a classroom session and an outdoor demonstration of planting, care and maintenance in the garden. Each will be approximately one hour in duration. During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental grasses. Some basic botany, the most popular grass varieties for our […]
Instructors Bethany Couture & Jennie Sparkes lead this informative workshop that will show you how to build wildfire-resilience into your gardens and landscapes. You’ll learn how to better steward your land, choose fire resilient plants, and design gardens that not only look beautiful, but increase the protection of your home from wildfire loss.
The Okanagan Master Gardeners will give a Seed Starting Workshop in March at the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library: Event Description Dreaming of a lush garden this spring but unsure how to start your seeds? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Learn the essentials of starting seeds […]
