Events Calendar
If you know of an event that might interest the members, please email the details to: nfo@cowichanvalleygardenclub.com
Bouquets created at our flower arranging workshop, February 10, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Vancouver Island University, Agriculture Workshop, Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping, Providence Farm, 6.30 – 8.30 pm, $30 plus GST, click here to register and to read about other VIU Agriculture Workshops that are available this spring.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Workshop “Green Flower Arranging”, without foam, sustainable. Members, please click here for details.
Thursday, April 18, April 10, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Two Open Gardens Members, please click here for details.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 Mill Bay Plantaholics: 2024 Online Plant Sale, List will arrive by email at 9 am, pickup will be on Saturday, May 4 at 2836 Oceanside Lane in Mill Bay. Email contact Elaine Scott at thescottrogers@aol.com to be put on the customer list.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society: Annual Spring Show, Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, 9 am – 4 pm, Admission by donation.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Vancouver Island University, Agriculture Workshop, Introduction to Native Pollinators, Providence Farm 6:30 – 8:30 pm, $30 plus GST, click here to register and to read about other VIU Agriculture Workshops that are available this spring.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Nanaimo Gladiolus and Dahlia Society:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Mid Island Rose Society: Plant Sale, proceeds go to local charities
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Agriculture Workshop, Introduction to Meadow Making, Providence Farm 6:30 – 8:30 pm, $30 plus GST, click here to register and to read about other VIU Agriculture Workshops that are available this spring.
Monday, May 6, 2024 Vancouver Island Regional Library and the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners: Virtual Gardening Series, Salad Greens All Year Long, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Zoom, Free, Click here for details and to register.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Vancouver Island University, Agriculture Workshop, Backyard Chickens, Basics and Biosecurity, Providence Farm 6:30 – 8:30 pm, $30 plus GST, click here to register and to read about other VIU Agriculture Workshops that are available this spring.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Meeting in Duncan United Church Hall, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan. Doors open at 6:30, the meeting starts at 7 o’clock. There will be a Parlour Show, raffle, plant sale, tips on preparing cut flowers for the Leaf and Flower Art Exhibit and tea. Click here for the Parlour Show classes. The guest speaker’s name and topic will be posted here when confirmed.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 Cairnsmore/Hospice Volunteer Gardeners, Plant Sale Cairnsmore Place at the end of Cairnsmore Street, 9 am
Saturday, May 25, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club:
Monday, June 3, 2024 Vancouver Island Regional Library and the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners: Virtual Gardening Series, Shade Plants and Shrubs, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Zoom, Free, Click here for details and to register.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Cowichan Valley Garden Club: Bus Tour, Members, please click here for details.
Monday, August 12, 2024 Vancouver Island Regional Library and the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners: Virtual Gardening Series, A Year in the Orchard, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Zoom, Free, Click here for details and to register.
On-going Events
There are year-round events at the Gardens of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, click here for details.