Join Alex from West Coast Seeds to learn all about the basics of starting your vegetables and flowers from seed! Topics covered will include how to select your seeds, different types of seeds, supplies you need for starting seeds, techniques for sowing seeds, when to start which seeds, how to pot up seeds once they […]
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of vermicomposting (worm composting) which is a sustainable, low-maintenance and odour-free way of quickly turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden. You will build a worm compost bin to take home and begin your composting journey – worms included!
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 […]
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 […]
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: -countertop electric food dehydrators & “composters” -private food scrap pick up, municipal food scrap […]
Join Nat, our resident Red Seal Horticulturalist, for a comprehensive demonstration on tree planting! Topics covered will include selecting the right tree for your garden space as well as a demo on hole digging, soil amending and planting techniques to best set your tree up for success. Planting techniques for both bare-root and potted trees […]
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.
During this workshop discover what all the buzz is about our pollinators! Learn about native pollinators, their importance to ecosystems and our food supply, and the issues they are facing. Join us for a 2 hour in-depth seminar with Emony Nicholls to find out how these bees and butterflies and birds like to live and […]
In this workshop we’ll explore the basis of all life on earth: Healthy Soil! We’ll explore what soil is made of and the vast importance of soil microbes. We’ll answer these questions and many more: • What is soil made of and why does soil chemistry matter for growing healthy gardens? • What is the […]