The annual BC Home and Garden Show is on now through this weekend at BC Place Stadium. I’m often torn about whether to go to these things or not. More often than not they’re pretty lame, and the most riveting thing to do is watch the magic mop buying frenzy and marvel at some of […]
Events
NW Flower and Garden Show
Just a reminder to BC and Washington State dwellers that the Northwest Flower and Garden Show starts today and runs through February 18. I’m not going to make the trek this year, but it’s always a great place to get inspired and drop some coin. If you’re so inclined…
Vancouver guerilla gardeners meet-up
I found out about a new guerilla gardening troop in Vancouver through the recently-formed Vancouver Public Space Network. If you’re a local and you’re interested in issues and advocacy surrounding public space, you should check them out. Sign up for their e-newsletter while you’re there. It’s a great way to keep your finger on the […]
5-7-5
March 2007 will mark the second annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Like last year, the festival will celebrate the beauty of Vancouver’s 36,000+ cherry trees with events, concerts, and a haiku contest. All poets, new or experienced, from British Columbia and around the world are invited to submit one unpublished haiku in English inspired by […]
World Naked Gardening Day
Saturday, September 9 is the second annual World Naked Gardening Day, and man, I wish I could participate. It’s an event that’s right up my quirky little alley. Problem is, I don’t have much shade in my wee garden, and the sun and my skin don’t get along. Even with SPF 5900. So I’ll have […]
Strathcona & Cottonwood Community Garden Open House
Today (July 9th) from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Strathcona & Cottonwood Community Gardens will celebrate the granting of respective 20 and 10 year licenses at their Plant Sale and Open House, a popular annual fundraiser for the volunteer-run gardens. Don’t miss this fabulous event! The Open House and Plant Sale provides a wonderful opportunity to tour […]
Charity plant sale
Saturday June 3 & Sunday June 4 This weekend, a truly fabulous Vancouver-area nursery, Phoenix Perennials, will donate 25% of sales to the HomeStart Foundation. Phoenix Perennials is a mecca for local plant-lovers, inspiring inspiring many, and causing more than a few to rack up the Visa. At least this weekend I can say, “But […]
Cherry blossom time
the long road boughs of white blossoms light the way Helen Baker North Vancouver, British Columbia This is one of my favourite times of the year; of course, there’s the beauty of the spring garden and the potential it holds, but it’s also a time that makes me feel extra blessed to live in Vancouver […]