Ruby Miller and Lorna Herchenson host BC Council’s information table at the Burnaby Rhododendron Festival 2015.

BC Council of Garden Clubs www.bcgardenclubs.com | www.facebook.com/bcgardenclubs

JULY/AUGUST 2015

President’s Message Hello Everyone! Well, I don’t think anyone is complaining about the weather so far! It has been a gorgeous spring and summer start. (Although I’m sure if this weather continues, we will start hearing of the need for rain!) EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Barbara Puchala [email protected] 1st VICE PRESIDENT Cindy Tataryn [email protected] 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Mas Tanizawa [email protected] SECRETARY Margaret Spratt [email protected] TREASURER Ruby Miller [email protected] BULLETIN EDITOR Beth MacLaren [email protected] IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Louis Peterson [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND CHAIR Richard Zuk [email protected] TREASURER Bev Welsh SECRETARY Lorraine Shenker COVER: Photo of Lorna Herchenson and Ruby Miller was taken by Keith Harris. Photos of Peonies: submitted by Holly PenderLove from the Castlegar Garden Club, hosts of the Canadian Peony Society’s first juried Peony Show held in BC (June 26-28). From l to r : Adrienne Clarkson peony, taken by Gladys Sykes, Regina; Rock and Roll taken in 2014 by Doug Bradford, Regina

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If you’re like me, you have been in the garden at every opportunity, cleaning out the winter debris, trimming up the perennials, planting annuals and/ or veggies and wondering how come weeds grow at 10 times the rate of our favourite plants. The compost bin is getting pretty full, very quickly. As usual, the Board is has been doing its bit, cultivating the Council (notice how I worked the gardening transition in). We have finalized the speakers for the Fall meeting (Saturday, October 24, 2015) and will be providing the draft agenda for the meeting on the website. Our speakers for the Fall Meeting will be Steve Whysall, well known from his work with the Vancouver Sun; Joshua Yu who is passionate about butterflies in the garden and who is promising a ‘live’ demonstration, and Karen Myskiw who will be talking about the challenges of small urban gardening. It is promising to be a very informative and fun meeting. Of course, we will also have our famous Draw Table in addition to some great vendors and, not to be missed fabulous lunch! It will be a great fun day, so make sure you register early. As of August 15, you will be able to download the meeting registration form from our website and to register on-line using Event-Brite. The registration form will also be mailed out with the September/October Bulletin. We have also started work on the 2016 Annual General Meeting which includes elections for the positions of 1st VicePresident, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, and Scholarship Trust Fund Committee.

We need two people to act as the Nominations Committee. This wil entail gathering nominations to present to the membership at the AGM and carrying out the election (there is no requirement to attend Board Meetings). If you are interested in helping out with this task, please let me know. You can call me at 604-327-3937 or email me at [email protected]. This is a very important task and we need at least two people to complete the nominations committee. This committee needs to be formed by September, so if you or anyone you know are willing to serve, please, please let me know. The Board has also been reviewing the way we have been operating and have identified some changes that we feel need to be made. Over the next few months we will be asking for your input on these possible changes. These changes will need a change to our Constitution and we would like to hear from you before submitting any proposed changes to the membership. We will have more details posted on the website (where you can also comment) as well as in the Bulletin Express and in the next issue of the Bulletin. Life is so much better when the sun is out and garden is growing, so make sure you’re out there taking full advantage of this glorious time of year! I hope to see you in October!

Barbara Puchala President

1st Vice President’s Report I’ve been going for walks in my neighbourhood and looking at the gardens as I walk by. Everyone has their own style, from rustic to formal. I like to see what plant material the neighbours have and what plant combinations look good together to get ideas of what to put in my front yard. Another place to get ideas for your garden is at garden club Flower and Garden Shows and at Community Fairs. If your club is having a show, please put it on our web site under Events at www.bcgardenclubs.com. The form is online and it is easy to use! There should be lots of Flower and Garden Shows coming up in the next few months for your enjoyment. I always see something interesting, different or new at the shows I go to.

Check out our web site for upcoming events and if your event isn’t on the web site, it’s easy to enter the information. I am always looking for information about speakers that our garden clubs can use. If you know of or have had a speaker that isn’t on the Speakers List and you think they should be, please forward their name or contact information to me. Please contact me at [email protected] Cindy Tataryn 1st Vice President

UPCOMING AT DARTS HILL GARDEN

July 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. - enjoy the early evening beauty of Darts Hill Garden at Sounds of Summer, a free concert of Celtic music. Garden opens at 5 p.m. Bring folding chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to fully enjoy the performance. www.surrey.ca/culturerecreation/13488.aspx September Saturday Strolls, 11 am to 3 pm. The garden is closed in August but will open again every Saturday in September. Special Open House and Plant Sale on September 26. Admission by donation. Book a private guided tour for 5 or more friends, family, or out-of-town guests. $5 per person. Call 604-501-5050. Two weeks' notice is required. This is a large hillside garden with limited wheelchair access. No pets please.

1633 170th Street, South Surrey

www.dartshill.ca

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BCgardenclubs.com Report The new website was launched last month and so far the comments have been positive! There is a lot of information on the new website and I strongly urge you to take some time and wander around it and, most importantly, give us your feedback. There is more in the planning stages – some logistics need to be worked out and once that is done you will see additional features – including a members’ only section. MEMBER CLUB INFO: Visitors to the website will be able to search for clubs in their area – by any combination of club name, city or special interest. This information has been taken from the affiliation forms that were submitted last December/January. If there are changes that need to be made, please email those changes to [email protected] and we will update that information as soon as possible.

One of the logistic problems we are trying to work out is the ability of member clubs to enter and update their own information. We are hoping to have this solved in time for the 2016 affiliation registration, so keep your fingers crossed.  Much of this feature’s success will be determined by the willingness of member clubs to designate one of their members as a ‘Council Liaison’. EVENTS: One of the most exciting new features of the new website is the ability for clubs to enter their own special events directly into the website. Up to now we have experienced clubs sending in their coming events to The Bulletin too late for inclusion, or with limited exposure to readers. Event information needed to be submitted at least two

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weeks for the Bulletin issue date. For example, if your event was on March 5, the latest submission date was February 15 for the March/April Bulletin. The Bulletin would be sent out on March 1 at the latest which left only 5 days to ‘advertise’ your event. With the website, you are now able to add your event at any time and it will be available immediately for viewing. One note of caution – make sure all your information is entered correctly before hitting the submit button. Currently you will not be able to go back to edit your entry. If you do make a mistake, you will need to send an email to [email protected] and make a request for the change. Since the website was launched we have seen numerous entries being made, so it appears this will be a very popular feature. Visitors to the website are able to search for events by the club name and/or city to help them zero in on specific events of interest. Please check this feature out and, again, let us have your feedback. THE BULLETIN: Now also available on-line – You are now able to download issues of The Bulletin from the website. Current issues will be available as issued. And we also have links to previous issues of The Bulletin. If you have copies of The Bulletin which are not listed on the website, send them along to [email protected] so we can include them. If you only have a paper copy, ask for a postal address to send them to so we can scan and add it.

Website Volunteers There are various areas where we would love to have some assistance with the website. It is a Wordpress website and is fairly easy to use, so if you’re willing to assist drop us a note. If you feel comfortable using your computer and have internet access, that is all you need. We had Lorna Herchenson and Cindy Tataryn (both of whom claim ‘novice’ status with computers) who assisted with the entry of information who can attest that it is not a difficult task and it was easy to learn. Both of them got their information on a phone call with me. We’re also looking for some people who would be willing to act as our Facebook moderators. Again, not a lot of work, but a great chance to volunteer. If you’re on FaceBook and would love the chance to justify the time you spend there, (LOL) drop a line to [email protected]. Please

consider this. The task would not involve more than 30 - 60 minutes a week and would not involve coming to Board meetings, nor does it require you to be in the Lower Mainland — a perfect opportunity for some of our Island and Interior members to get involved. We would like to have a webmaster who would be able to ensure the smooth operation of the website, including updates, etc. So if you’re familiar with Wordpress and would like to volunteer some time to the Council, let us know. Drop an email to [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you. Barbara Puchala President

Cuba Garden Tour March 2016

Tom Robertson of Cuba1tours, Courtenay, BC is once again offering you a chance to not only visit a number of organic and botanical gardens in Cuba, but to experience the culture and history of this changing island.

This tour is fully guided with local experts at each garden. The tour is limited to twenty, so early registration is necessary. Complete tour details at www.cuba1tours.com or contact Tom at [email protected]

40th anniversary celebration, Sunday, august 16 BC Council of Garden Clubs will be participating in VanDusen Garden’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 16, 2015. If your club would like to be involved in developing the Council’s display for this event, please send an email to [email protected] 5

Treasurer’s Report Well, I guess summer must be here and everyone must be in their garden as things are very quiet on my Treasurer’s desk. There are a few Membership and Insurance renewals to receive, but very little spending going on at my end. I believe there were only 2 items even on the statement and one was interest into our account. Nice to see it come in and not go out. We are keeping a healthy balance at the moment, but I’m sure the Insurance Company will want another cheque

shortly (must keep you and yours insured). The executive is mainly working behind the scenes planning the fall meeting and making sure the new website launch has no bugs. By the way, how about checking it out! Ruby Miller Treasurer

Scholarship Trust Fund As a result of the performance of our fund during 2014 the disbursements for 2015 will be $9,400.00 up $500.00 from 2014. I am pleased to report the distribution of funds for 2015, we where able to increase the amounts to five of the schools.

Distribution of 2014 Grants Grantee Simon Fraser University, Mildred Wells Scholarship

$ 1,000.00

Vancouver Island University Foundation

800.00

Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

700.00

University of British Columbia, Rose Bancroft Scholarship

1,000.00

University of British Columbia

800.00

University of the Fraser Valley

1,000.00

Kwantlen University College Foundation University of Northern B.C.

800.00 1,000.00

Camosun College

900.00

Thompson Rivers University

900.00

Okanagon College

500.00

TOTAL

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Amount For 2015

$9,400.00

Summary of Donations and monies received Jan 1/15 to June 10/15 On behalf of the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs I would like to thank the following Clubs and individuals for donating to the Scholarship Trust Fund. DATE

Gift Amount

Organization Name

08/06/15

500.00

08/06/15

500.00

Evergreen Garden Club

8/06/15

200.00

Penticton & District Garden Club

3/06/15

450.00

Dr. Tom Baumann

26/05/15

250.00

Gibsons Garden Club

01/05/15

100.00

Upper Lonsdale Garden Club

24/04/15

1000.00

Dunbar garden Club

30/03/15

25.00

Vancouver Shade Garden Society

26/03/15

200.00

North Surrey Horticultural Society

23/03/15

50.00

Gordon Head Garden Club

23/03/15

250.00

Dogwood Garden Club

18/03/15

100.00

Anonymous

18/03/15

25.00

Sandra A. Peters

18/03/15

500.00

The Garden Club of Vancouver

12/03/15

400.00

New Westminister Horticultural Society

12/03/15

100.00

South Burnaby Garden Club

10/03/15

200.00

Lynn Valley Garden Club

Total YTD

Ladner Community Garden Society

$4,850.00

Donations from Clubs and individuals can now be made by credit card, debit card and direct transfer from Vancity accounts into the Scholarship trust fund through the Vancity Community Foundation website. VCF will issue tax receipts directly to the donors for amounts over $20.00. As always cheques can also be sent to: Bev Welsh

3011 Lazy A Street Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3N6 Tel: 604-464-2754 [email protected]

The donations we receive are held in perpetuity so any amount contributed will continue to generate support to our future Horticulturists. Thank you! Richard Zuk Chair Scholarship Trust Fund Committee 7

Vancouver Ikebana Association’s Spring Show 2015 The Vancouver Ikebana Association held it’s 50th anniversary show on May 23 in a new location with a new format.  The Allen Emmott Centre in Burnaby accommodated over 200 visitors to the show in a light-filled contemporary setting. The show included 38 arrangements. The four schools, Ikenobo, Kado-Sumi, Sangetsu, and Sogetsu demonstrated together, using the same materials which included peony and smokebush. Lorraine West displayed her collection of handmade Japanese dolls, dressed in traditional costumes. Completed in the 1960’s, Lorraine learned this craft while studying Sogetsu in Japan. Also included with this show was Kisyuu, a calligraphy artist, who delighted the audience with samples of her art to take home. The Vancouver Ikebana Association would like to thank all its members and the public for supporting the 50th anniversary show. To see photos of arrangements from all the Ikebana schools in our region, please visit our website: www.vancouver-ikebana.ca/images/

Founding members, L to R are:  Mrs Kiyoko Boycott, Mrs. Reicho Sumi & Mrs. Lorraine West. Calligraphy by Kisyuu, www.kisyuu-calligraphy.com. Display of Japanese Dolls, handmade by Lorraine West.

Fall Meeting of the BC Council of Garden Clubs October 24, 2015

FireFiGhters Banquet & COnFerenCe Centre

6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3E8 Registration starts at 8:15am | Meeting starts at 9am SpeakeRS: Steve Whysall – Vancouver Sun columnist | Joshua Yu – butterflies in the urban garden

Karen Myskiw – small space containers and vertical gardening

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Registration and draft agenda will be available for download from the website on august 15, 2015. On-line registration will be available on eventBrite on august 15, 2015. The registration form will be mailed with the September/October issue of The Bulletin.

Book Review The Public Rhododendrons Gardens of Vancouver Island by Ian Efford Reviewed by Linda Derkach, President Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Qualicum Beach, BC Whether you fancy a stroll through the garden of a princess … or perhaps a whole day to explore Canada’s most famous garden … or a few pleasant hours to savour the delights of an Italian garden surrounding a castle or you just want information on interesting garden spots on Vancouver Island, this is the book for you. Part travelogue, part garden book, this manual is full of fascinating historical information about Vancouver Island, its gardens, history and place in the world of rhododendrons. From the capital city of Victoria — known internationally as a city of gardens — and the pastoral beauty of the Saanich Peninsula, this book will take you over the Malahat and up island to the Cowichan Valley, the mid-island picturesque small coastal towns of Ladysmith and Qualicum Beach, then across to the wild west coast and Tofino, and finally to the northern reaches of the island, Courtenay, Campbell River and beyond. You will be transported through pictures and maps of this lovely island whether in your armchair or car. Among other things, you will learn about the native rhododendrons on Vancouver Island, the legacy of horticultural pioneers who hybridized in such quaint and sometimes isolated places as Cowichan Lake, Royston, Gabriola Island, Courtenay and Ucluelet. You will be amazed by the beauty of Finnerty Gardens, Abkhazi Garden, Towner Crest and Point Ellice House. All the information you need to visit these places is contained within this book — directions, contact info, websites and addresses.

Author Ian Efford — ecologist, conservationist and now full-time rhododendron and iris enthusiast — offers a glimpse into choice gardens of Vancouver Island that feature rhododendrons. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, here is a guide to a side of our island not on the usual tourist route.

Both beautiful and practical, this book provides an overview of each garden, key features to explore, and clear directions on how to get to the garden. It is at once a pictorial and practical guide for anyone who loves beautiful gardens.

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Agrarian Organics FARMER SERIES:

Mix Your Own Potting Soil and Seeding 101

Agrarian Organics products are uniquely equipped to replace all conventional methods of feeding and fertilizing, and does so with significant cost reductions to growers. Perhaps most importantly, it paves the way for harmony and peace of mind between growers, consumers, and the land that sustains us all. The team here at Agrarian Organics is excited to share, that in addition to our popular Gardener Series, we are excited to announce the launch of our Farmer Series, featuring contributions from small scale organic farmers, to our Blog. For those who dream of a life of homesteading, or for those who’ve already taken the leap, we’re stoked to bring you tales from real life. When I’m seeding I like to mix up my own potting soil. For the volume of starts that I plant, it’s WAY cheaper, and I can control the amounts of everything I put into the mix. The plant’s needs vary on its stage of growth. Take peat moss, for example: I like to use a little more for seed starting, and a little less for potting up. That’s important because with seed starting, you want the soil to be nice & airy; it’s essential for the water to be able flow THROUGH the cell, and not get stuck in pockets of dense moist soil, potentially drowning or rotting the seed. But after the seed has taken root and the plant is established, you’re better off having equal amounts of compost & peat in your mix, so the plant can start to absorb the N-P-K needed for growth of leaves and strong, sturdy roots, found in the compost component. Ok, wait. Let’s back up a bit. There are many factors that affect germination in your seeds including moisture, air, temperature, light, and seed depth. By mixing your own potting soil, you can help control some of those factors, mainly moisture and air. The seed is a living organism that is held in a suspended state of dormancy, and is dehydrated (it usually contains about 10-15% water). By absorbing more water from the soil the seed is activated, allowing the metaboliza10

tion of its stored food reserves.The embryo begins to swell, and the softened outer layer of the seed then ruptures, and voila! Germination. However, if your soil is too wet or dense, you have (accidentally) created an anaerobic condition where the seed won’t be able to germinate. And that’s why good airflow is important. There are five ingredients in this homemade potting mix, and they each serve a purpose: 1. Compost: retains water in the soil,

and provides nutrients to the plants.

2. Peat Moss: holds water and air, and

doesn’t decompose quickly.

3. Sand: adds space between compost

particles, providing airflow.

4. Perlite (a light-weight material made

from volcanic rock): Increases air space, and improves water drainage.

5. Vermiculite (mica – a mineral,

I think! – that has been heated and expanded to become light-weight): creates air space and holds water. Also contains calcium & magnesium.

Here’s the recipe: • ½ wheelbarrow full of compost • ½  wheelbarrow full of peat (more if doing seed starting mix) • a shovel full of sand • a heaping handful each of perlit & vermiculite

I mix it in a wheelbarrow, inside our greenhouse. You could use a shovel, but I like to get my hands in there to mix it all up; it helps to break up the larger compost clump. After mixing, simply fill your seed starting trays, & tamp down the soil a bit (not too firmly though!). Then plant your seed in each cell of the tray. A general rule of thumb is to plant your seed at a depth of twice the size of the seed. For example, if your seed is a ½ inch long, go down 1 inch. Next, cover the seeds with a bit more soil, tamp down again, and give your trays a good soak with the watering can. If your seeds need a warm temperature to germinate (onions & peppers, for example), you can place them on a heated seeding mat or on top of your refrigerator. And always set them up in a well-lit place: in the greenhouse, a south-facing window, or under growlights. Lastly, don’t forget to label every­ thing… VERY important! Things get moved around all the time, and you THINK you’ll remember, but you never do. I also like to add some other info on my labels: the date started, estimated germination time, approxi­mate transplanting time, and any other info that specific tray might need (extra watering or fertilizing, for example). Then you can manage your starts at a glance! And that’s it! Happy seeding! ­— Ikkee Battle, Agrarian Organics

Mix together while the ingredients are dry. I usually mix this in an old bath tub we have, but if it’s pouring rain, and I don’t feel like getting soaked,

Contact us 1.888.609.9601 [email protected] Visit us at agrarianorganics.com

South BurnaBy Garden CluB

Your Club’s News As a member of the BC Council of Garden clubs your club is welcome to submit an article for the Bulletin. Let others in the province know what your club is all about and what it has been up to — maybe you’ve just had an event and you have some photos to show us all. Great! I look forward to your submission(s). Please send your article and photo(s) to: [email protected]

fall fair Saturday, Sept. 12th – 1pm to 5pm Sunday, Sept. 13th – 11am to 4pm Bonsor Complex 6550 Bonsor avenue, Burnaby Members of the public are welcome to enter. no entry fee. Flowers • Vegetables • Fruits • Crafts • Baking • Canning • Plants Tea Room & Sale of baking, produce, preserves and flowers Free adMiSSion

www.southburnabygardenclub.org

Annual Show Sunday, July 19

10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Floral Hall, at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Displays | Various Vendors | Plants for Sale | Draw Prizes See how to put together an exciting shade plant display.

See you there!

Free Admission

shadegardensociety.com

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Coming Events Additional events may be viewed on the website: bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/

Saturday, july 11

Chilliwack Rotary Club Garden Tour

A tour of 11 delightful gardens throughout Chilliwack featuring a variety of gardens on city lots and gardens on acreage. 9 am to 4 pm Tickets: $25 Tickets can be purchased online and picked up on event day at the Tourism Chilliwack Visitor center located at: 44150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack www.chilliwackrotarygardentour.com

saturday, july 11 & sunday, july 12

Aldergrove Daylily Society

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Port Royal Community Garden Society and Artists in the Boro are co-hosting their

annual “Art in Bloom & English Tea Party”. Don your favourite outdoor chapeau and join us in this beautiful tiered garden in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster. Browse beautiful artwork on display from 11 am to 5 pm, and from noon to 3 pm, enjoy traditional tea and goodies — and live music, too! Free Admission Port Royal Community Garden 83 Star Crescent, New Westminster

Sunday, august 16

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Erikson’s Daylily Gardens Open House Saturday – 10 pm to 4 pm Sunday – 10 pm to 4 pm 24642 - 51 Avenue, Langley\ The gardens are open for viewing the over 3,200 varieties of daylilies, over 500 varieties of hosta, & hundreds of other perennials & specimen trees. This annual event features other local garden related exhibitors, VanDusen Master Gardeners and harpist, Judy Henry.  Raffle and refreshments in the club tent Info:  604-856-5758 www.eriksonsdaylilygardens.com

40th Anniversary Celebration Send an email to president@bcgardenclubs. com to have your club participate in the Council’s display for this event.

Saturday, july 25 & Sunday, july 26

September 5, 12, 19, 26

B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society

Annual Judged Show and Competition Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver Admission: $3.00 Contact Lorna at 604-929-5382 or email [email protected]

Monday, July 27

Darts Hill Garden

Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 pm to 8 pm Garden opens at 5 pm 16th Avenue at 170th Street, South Surrey Enjoy the early evening beauty of Darts Hill Garden at Sounds of Summer, a free concert of Celtic music. Bring folding chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to fully enjoy the performance. www.surrey.ca/culturerecreation/13488.aspx

For more events, go to: bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/

Saturday, august 22

Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club

Annual Judged Show and Competition 10 am to 3 pm St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley Free Admission Contact Lorna at 604-929-5382 or e-mail [email protected]

saturday, september 12 & sunday, september 13

Pt. Grey Chrysanthemum Association Early Chrysanthemum Show Saturday – Noon to 4 pm Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver

saturday, september 12 & sunday, september 13

South Burnaby Garden Club

Fall Fair Saturday – 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday – 11 am to 4 pm Bonsor Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue,Burnaby Flowers, vegetables, fruits, crafts, baking, canning & plants. Tea room and sale of baking, produce, preserves & flowers. The public is welcome to enter. No entry fee Free admission. www.southburnabygardenclub.org

saturday, september 19

View Royal Garden Club

Fall Show 1 pm to 3 pm Shoreline Community School 2750 Shoreline Drive, Victoria Admission: $5.00 includes refreshments & door prizes. Info: 250-727-0076

Saturday, October 3

The Peninsula Garden Club is celebrating

Saturday Strolls at Darts Hill Garden Park 11am to 3pm 16th Avenue at 170th Street, South Surrey Admission by Donation www.dartshill.ca

their 60th anniversary and has invited Dan Hinkley, Monrovia Nursery’s leading plant finder, to speak at their event. 11 am to 3:30 pm Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Tickets: $35 To register, call Frieda: 250-656-9416

saturday, september 5 & sunday, september 6

BC Council of Garden Clubs

Vancouver Dahlia Society

Annual Show Saturday – 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday – Noon to 3:30 pm VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver Admission is by donation. Info at www.vancouverdahliasociety.com

saturday, september 12

View Royal Garden Club

Fall Show, Exhibits of flowers, vegetables & fruits Open to the public – 1 pm to 3 pm Shoreline Community School 2750 Shoreline Drive, Victoria Refreshments served from 1pm to 2:45pm Baked Goods & Garden Items for sale Admission $5, includes Door Prizes Information: 250-727-0076 or 658-9495

Saturday, October 24

Fall Meeting Firefighters Banquet & Conference Centre 6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby

saturday, november 7 & sunday, november 8

Pt. Grey Chrysanthemum Association Late Chrysanthemum Show Saturday – Noon to 4 pm Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm GardenWorks Mandeville 4746 SE Marine Drive, Burnaby

If your club would like a listing on the website you can enter it directly into the webpage. Just fill in the form here: bcgardenclubs.com/wp/events/ events-form