Workshops on native lawns, monarch gardening, seed savings and more starting today!
Get growing with Northern Wildscapes and Valour Community Centre at the Orioles Site!
Valour is hosting a four-part Gardening Workshop Series in the West End featuring Northern Wildscapes Plants+Design!
Each workshop takes place at The VCC Orioles Site - 448 Burnell St.
Sessions will focus on practical ways to garden more sustainably, from saving seeds and learning ways to stretch your gardening budget, to supporting pollinators and using native plants in your lawn, boulevards and gardens.
August 15 | 2 PM: Free Session! TOMORROW
Intro to Seed Saving & Dividing Perennials
Learn how to save different kinds of seeds and tips for dividing perennials to grow your garden, share with others and save money. Includes a packet of veggie and/or native seeds to take home.
August 22 | 2 PM: $25 Registration Fee!
Beyond Milkweed: Gardening for Monarchs (And Other Pollinators, too!): Learn science-backed facts about what plants best feed Monarch butterflies, and how to incorporate them into your gardens, including garden design tips and a sample design.
Register Today: https://ticketstripe.com/events/3842109344258156
August 29 | 2 PM: Free Session!
Low Income Gardening
Budget-friendly tips and strategies for growing food and creating a backyard, balcony or sunny window garden without spending a lot.
September 5 | 2 PM: $25 Registration Fee!
Native Plants for Native Lawns: 30+ native plants for lawns, boulevards and other low-growing spaces. Information-packed session with a free digital handout for reference - we cover soil, No Mow May, clover and dandelions, basics of starting a new space, plant sourcing, and detailed photos and information on over 30 species appropriate for lawns, boulevards and areas where you need short vegetation.
Register Today: https://ticketstripe.com/events/7361109344329064