Events September – October 2007

September 5 – Delta
Water Garden Club of BC monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Seniors’ Rec Centre, 11760 88th Ave., Delta. ✆ 604-824-0233 (Roy); www.watergardenclubofbc.com

September 5 – Victoria
The Organic Master Gardener Course free information session. Find out more about Gaia College’s educational opportunities in organic horticulture. 7 p.m. Sleeping Dog Farm & Retreat, 1506 Burnside Rd. W., Victoria.
www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/gardener/curriculum.php

September 7 – Abbotsford
Valleybrook Gardens Nursery Open House. Nursery tours, seminars, lunch and refreshments, and a discount plant section are part of this annual event. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1831 Peardonville Rd., Abbotsford. ✆ 1-888-BLUEPOT; www.perennials.com

September 8 – View Royal
View Royal Garden Club Annual Flower Show. 1 to 3 p.m. All Saints’ Church Hall, 294 Stewart Ave., View Royal. ✆ 250-479-1871.

September 8, 9 – Burnaby
South Burnaby Garden Club Fall Fair. Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Free admission. ✆ 604-524-1529 (Pete)

September 8, 9 – Vancouver
Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association Early Flower Show. Sat. 12 noon to 4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southlands Nursery, 6550 Balaclava St., Vancouver. Free admission. ✆ 604-943-0996.

September 9 – Vancouver
FarmFolk/CityFolk, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a local, sustainable food system while educating the community, celebrates its 13th annual fundraiser on Sunday, September 9th. With wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of B.C. from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers and food artisans from across the province. This “wandering picnic” takes place this year at the UBC Farm in Vancouver (6182 South Campus Rd.) from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $75, children 7-12 $15 and children 6 and under are free and are available online, www.feastoffields.com, or at Choices Market.

September 11 – Errington
The Organic Master Gardener Course free information session. Find out more about Gaia College’s educational opportunities in organic horticulture. 7 p.m. Errington Community Hall, 1390 Errington Rd., Errington.
www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/gardener/curriculum.php

September 11 – Burnaby
The Organic Master Gardener Course free information session. Find out more about Gaia College’s educational opportunities in organic horticulture. 7 p.m. Burnaby Central School, 4939 Canada Way, Burnaby. www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/gardener/curriculum.php

September 11 – Burnaby
Ecological Landscape Design free information session. Find out more about Gaia College’s educational opportunities in organic horticulture. 7 p.m. Burnaby Central School, 4939 Canada Way, Burnaby. www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/design/curriculum.php

September 12 – Victoria
Ecological Landscape Design free information session. Find out more about Gaia College’s educational opportunities in organic horticulture. 7 p.m. Fairfield Community Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd., Victoria. www.gaiacollege.ca/public/programs/design/curriculum.php

September 16 – North Vancouver
Discover safe and non-toxic alternatives to pest control, waterwise gardening techniques, natural lawn care and more via self-directed tour of some of North Vancouver’s natural gardens on September 16 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. The website, www.naturalgardenstour.com lists locations where the guidebook can be found and includes a PDF version as well. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 604-984-9730. Admission is free.

September 20 – Vancouver
Vancouver Rhododendron Society Fall Program begins. Douglas Justice, Associate Director and Curator, UBC Botanic Garden speaks on ‘Unusual Asian Trees at UBC Botanic Garden.’ 7:30 p.m. Floral Hall, *VBG. www.rhodo.citymax.com

September 22 – Surrey
Apple Day. Tour the heritage orchard and hear experts explain variety differences. Sample freshly pressed juice, play games and make crafts. 12 to 4 p.m. Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd., Surrey. Admission by donation. ✆ 604-592-6956.

September 23 – Vancouver
Equinox Medicine Wheel Ceremony. Join elders from the First Nations community in a spiritual ceremony to mark the changing of the season. 12 noon to 3 p.m. The First Nations’ Medicine Wheel in the Canadian Heritage Garden. ✆ 604-257-8668 (Marina); library@vandusen.org

September 23 – Coquitlam
Celebration of Trees. Tree walks, children’s entertainment, Blueberry Tea and Heritage walk. Garden historian Cyril Hume speaks on his experience restoring heritage gardens. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverview Lands, Coquitlam. Free admission. ✆ 604-927-6959 (Caresse); www.rhcs.org

September 23 – Vancouver
Alpine Garden Club of B.C. Fall Plant Sale. 1 to 4 p.m. Floral Hall,
*VBG. www.agc-bc.ca

September 29, 30 – Qualicum Beach
Milner Gardens & Woodland Plant Sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. ✆ 250-752-6153 (Geoff); www.milnergardens.org

September 30 – Salt Spring Island
9th Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival. 300 apple varieties, apple tasting and historical character actors at 15 farms open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.saltspringmarket.com/apples

October 3 – Delta
Water Garden Club of BC monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Seniors’ Rec Centre, 11760 88th Ave., Delta. ✆ 604-824-0233 (Roy); www.watergardenclubofbc.com

October 4 – Vancouver
Gardens of the Arts & Crafts Movement lecture. Judith Tankard, author and Harvard University Landscape Institute lecturer, will explore how the gifted architects of the Arts & Crafts Movement used their talents in garden design. Presented by The Vancouver Heritage Foundation. 7:30 p.m. Cecil Green Park, 6251 Cecil Green Park Rd., UBC. Tickets $12. ✆ 604-264-9642 (Diane); www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org

October 4 – Nanaimo
“A Year in My Garden at La Bonne Maison” The Nanaimo Horticultural Society and the Lantzville Mid Island Rose Society present Odile Masquelier, a world renowned expert on heritage roses from Lyon, France. 7:30 p.m. Malaspina University College, Building 356, Room 109, Nanaimo. Tickets $10. ✆ 250-756-2685 (Pat Reilly); www.labonnemaison.org

October 13 – Gibsons
“Trees are Terrific – The Best of the Best Trees and Shrubs” is presented by the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society and includes lecture by Roger Gossler, plant sale, displays and more. 2 p.m. Gibsons Legion, Gibsons. ✆ 604-886-4895; www.coastbotanicalgarden.org

October 13, 14 – Vancouver
UBC Botanical Garden Annual Apple Festival. Demonstrations of espalier and grafting, tours of the Botanical Garden, a tasting tent, children’s corner, marketplace, cider press, and of course, many conventional and organic apple varieties for sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. UBC Botanical Garden and Research Centre, 6804 Southwest Marine Dr., Vancouver. Admission $2 for adults. Parking available in the West Mall Parkade, with free shuttle to the Garden. ✆ 604-913-2470 (Helen)

October 18 – Vancouver
Vancouver Rhododendron Society Fall Program. Chris Woods, Director, VanDusen Botanical Garden, speaks on ‘The Magic of the Garden.’ 7:30 p.m. Floral Hall, *VBG. www.rhodo.citymax.com

November 3, 4 – Burnaby
Late Show of Disbuds, Potted Mums and Garden Sprays. Presented by the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association of Vancouver. 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4. Garden Works at Mandeville Gardens, 4746 S.E. Marine Dr., Burnaby. ✆ 604-574-3015 (Bernie)

November 7 – Delta
Water Garden Club of BC monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Seniors’ Rec Centre, 11760 88th Ave., Delta. ✆ 604-824-0233 (Roy); www.watergardenclubofbc.com

November 15 – Vancouver
Vancouver Rhododendron Society Fall Program. Steve Hootman, Director RSF, speaks on plant expedition to Viet Nam. 7:30 p.m. Floral Hall, *VBG. www.rhodo.citymax.com

November 30 to December 2, Dec. 7 to 9, and Dec. 13 to 18 – Qualicum Beach
Milner Christmas Magic. A family-oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. Admission by donation. ✆ 250-752-6153 (Geoff); www.milnergardens.org

December 5 – Delta
Water Garden Club of BC monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy Seniors’ Rec Centre, 11760 88th Ave., Delta. ✆ 604-824-0233 (Roy); www.watergardenclubofbc.com

* VBG = VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver www.vandusengarden.org.
24-hour Info Line: 604-878-9274.
Garden Course Information: 604-257-8666.
Automated Course Registration: 604-878-9821.
*Guided Tours 2 p.m. daily. Free for members or with Garden admission. VBG’s Cedar Lecture Series offers a series of lectures on a wide variety of botanical topics.

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