Events Calendar
If you know of an event that might interest club members, please email the details to: info@cowichanvalleygardenclub.com
This orchid won the Vandaceous award at the Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society’s Show and Sale in Nanaimo on March 1st. The name tag was tucked away out of sight, hence I didn’t catch the name. Vandaceous orchids are native to humid forests in tropical Asia.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Comox Valley Horticultural Society: Meeting with guest speaker Linda Gilkeson, “Growing veggies…….. what do they really need?” 7 pm on Zoom, Register at www.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca by 5:00pm on Friday, April 25, $5.50 for non-members.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society: Plant Sale at New location: The Hub, 2375 Koksilah Road.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Nanaimo Horticultural Society: Spring Plant Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre, 10 am – 2 pm
Monday, May 5, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Beneficial Insects, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Friday and Saturday, May 9 & 10, 2025 Victoria Cactus and Succulent Society: 2025 Spring Show & Sale, Church of the Advent, 510 Mt. View Avenue, Colwood. Free admission.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 Cairnsmore/Hospice Volunteer Gardeners: Annual Plant Sale, Cairnsmore Place (End of Cairnsmore Street), starting at 9 am.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Meeting, Duncan United Church Hall, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, doors open at 6.30, the meeting starts at 7 o’clock. Guest speaker Jeff deJong will speak about “Plants That Earn Their Keep.” Parlour Show categories are on the Parlour Show page of the website and there will be a raffle, Plant Sale and tea.
Saturday, May 24, 2025 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Spring Flower Show, St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Road, Duncan, 1 pm – 4 pm.
Saturday, May 31, 2025 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Open Gardens, Members please click here for details.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 Rotary Club of Duncan: Garden Tour: Tickets on sale from May 1st.
Monday, June 2, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Annual Borders & Hanging Baskets, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Saturday, June 8, 2025 Mill Bay Garden Club: 2025 Diamond Jubilee Flower and Garden Show:
Thursday, June 19, 2025 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Bus Tour, Details are being shared at club meetings and in the Minutes.
Monday, July 7, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Ground Covers and Prostrate Shrubs, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Monday, August 11, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Greenhouse Gardening, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Monday, September 8, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Rain Gardens, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Monday, October 6, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Winter Pruning and Fruit Tree Management, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Monday, November 3, 2025 Vancouver Island Regional Library and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association: Virtual Gardening Series, Soil Health, 6.30 – 8 pm, Free on Zoom, click here for more information and to register.
Another stunning orchid at the Central Vancouver Island Orchid Show and Sale on March 1st.
On-going Events
There are year-round events at the Gardens of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, click here for details.