Learn a ton about this region’s unique and colourful Native plant abundance! 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 […]
Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2026 🌱 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 Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2026Date: Sunday March […]
Come learn what to add to veggie garden soil, and when, for optimal vegetable growth! With so many products to choose from, which amendments and fertilizers are the best, and when should they be applied? Slow food or fast food, we focus on feeding the soil that feeds our plants. Christina will give an overview […]
This informative workshop 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.
Are you under water restrictions but still want an abundant garden? Learn how you can choose flowering perennials while still enjoying fruit and vegetable production during dry conditions. Through the use of native plants, xeric landscaping techniques and carefully chosen vegetables and fruits, we will look at food plant options that will produce throughout the […]
This one-day workshop will be split into two parts: a classroom session (90 minutes) and an outdoor tour of the Ornamental Grass Demonstration Garden and other parts of the garden where grasses have been used to good effect (90 minutes). During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental […]
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
Composting options for those that live in apartments, condos, or units without a yard! We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly, there are many, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: […]
One of the most interesting Seedy Saturdays on the Island. Plants will be for sale in the Stu Armour Hall while seeds, books and advice tables will be in the Cobble Hill Hall (the Farmer’s Institute Hall). Free Admission.
Container Gardening In-Person Workshop Want to grow plants, herbs, or vegetables but do not have a big yard? Container gardening is a simple way to garden in small spaces like patios, balconies, decks, and doorsteps. Join the Okanagan Master Gardeners for an in-person workshop all about growing in pots and planters. This session will cover […]
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
Small things count, whether it’s filling in cracks and crannies, tucking vegetables into a compact corner, taking the time to look and listen differently, tending the microscopic fungi and bacteria in your soil, or choosing a non-invasive plant. This year’s speakers will show you how these small things add up to create beauty and cultivate joy in your garden.