The ultimate guide to plant and seed sales in B.C. this spring gardening season.
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Many B.C. garden clubs and horticultural organizations do a great deal to promote the value of plants in our homes, gardens and neighbourhood parks. They are unsung heroes, generously sharing good gardening experiences and helpful information throughout our communities.
I have had the privilege of speaking to a number of these clubs and specialty associations, and always learn so much from them. In addition to contributing their wealth of gardening knowledge, they raise much needed funds for parks, public gardens and community projects. Some also sponsor scholarships for young horticultural students in local colleges and universities.
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We all need to support their many plant sales and garden events, like private garden tours, which help them raise the funds for their endeavours. It is a pleasure each year to provide a list of these events in our various communities. At this time we have the following events for you to add to your gardening calendar. Please consider giving them your support this season.
The following list includes just some of the many garden events planned throughout the province this spring. Many plant sales are cash only and tours and events likely require advanced ticket purchases. For more information please visit each club’s website or Facebook page. Please note, many garden associations and community groups are planning summer events as well, so keep watch for more exciting things to come.
B.C. Garden Club Spring Plant Sales & Garden Themed Events
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
When: March 29 to April 25
Where: Venues throughout Vancouver
More info at vcbf.ca.
Alpine Garden Club of B.C. Spring Sale and Show
When: April 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver
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More info at agc-bc.ca.
Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Show and Sale
When: April 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach
More info here.
Vancouver Dahlia Society Tuber Sale
When: April 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver
More info at vancouverdahliasociety.ca.
Cowichan Valley Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
When: April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Anglican Church 486 Jubilee St., Duncan
More info at cowichanvalleygardenclub.com
Darts Hill Garden Park Plant Sales
When: April 27, May 25 and Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170th Street, Surrey
More info at dartshill.ca
Gibsons Garden Club Annual Plant, Garden Décor, Bake Sale
When: April 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Gibsons and Area Community Centre, Lower Parking Lot, Gibsons
More info at gibsonsgardenclub.ca
North Island Rhododendron Society Sale and Show
When: April 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: K’ómoks First Nation Hall, 3320 Comox Road (Dyke Road), Comox
More info at nirsrhodos.ca
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Chilliwack Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: May 4, 9:30 a.m. to2 p.m.
Where: Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 45825 Wellington Ave., Chilliwack
More info at chilliwackgardenclub.com
Dogwood Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: May 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Hillcrest Middle School, 2161 Regan St., Coquitlam
More info at dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com
Kelowna Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: May 4
Where: Guisachan Heritage Park, 1060 Cameron Ave., Kelowna
More info at kelownagardenclub.ca
Maple Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Golden Ears Cheesecrafters, 22270 128 Ave., Maple Ridge
More info at mrgardenclub, Facebook: Maple Ridge Garden Club
Nanaimo Horticultural Society Plant Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Nanaimo North Town Centre, 4750 Rutherford Rd., Nanaimo
More info at nanaimohort.org
New Westminster Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: St. Thomas More Collegiate, 7450 12th Ave., Burnaby
More info at [email protected]
PoCo Garden Club Indoor Plant/Garage/Bake Sale
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When: May 4, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam
More info at [email protected]
South Burnaby Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby
More info at southburnabygardenclub.ca
South Surrey Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20th Ave. Surrey
More info at southsurreygardenclub.ca
West Coast Seeds Seedling Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 5300 34B Ave., Delta
More info at westcoastseeds.com
West Vancouver Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Gleneagles Community Center, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
More info at westvangardenclub.com
Williams Lake Seedy Saturday
When: May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kiwanis Park, Williams Lake
More info at williamslakefarmersmarket.com
Vancouver Shade Garden Society at the Burnaby Blooms Festival
When: May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Room 101 Shadbolt Centre at Deer Lake Park, Burnaby
More info at Facebook: Vancouver Shade Garden Society
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Armstrong and District Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 11, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: IPE Grounds (in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market), Armstrong
More info at Facebook: Enderby and District Garden Club
Bowen Island Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 11, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Bowen Island Legion parking lot, 1265 Scarborough Rd., Bowen Isl.
More info at bowenislandgardenclub.ca
Campbell River Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 11, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Campbell River Sportsplex, 1400 Alder St., Campbell River
More info at campbellrivergardenclub.com
Lynn Valley Garden Club Plant Sale
When: May 11, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Clements Church Parking Lot 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver
More Info at lynnvalleygardenclub.org
Richmond Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
When: May 11, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Paulik Neighbourhood Park 7620 Heather St., Richmond
More info at richmondgardenclub.ca
Sooke Garden Club Mother’s Day Plant Sale
When: May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Centre, 6660 Sooke Rd., Sooke
More info at sookegardenclub.ca
Vernon and District Garden Club Annual Sale
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When: May 11, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 4601 27th St., Home Hardware-Home Building Centre Parking Lot
More info at vernongardenclub.ca
White Rock and District Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale
When: May 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Ocean Park Hall, 1577 128 St., Surrey
More info at white-rock-garden-club.ca
Victoria Cactus and Succulent Society Spring Show & Sale
When: May 17 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 18 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave., Colwood
More info at vcss.info
The Pacific North West Palm and Exotic Plant Society Plant Sale
When: May 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Perennial Garden Center Parking Lot, 3380 No 6 Rd., Richmond
More info at [email protected]
David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Spring Plant Sale
When: May 19 and May 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: UNBC Parking Lot A and DDBGS Compound
More info at ddbotgarden.bc.ca
Leaf and Flower Art Exhibit and Tea
When: May 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Peter’s Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan
More info at cowichanvalleygardenclub.com
The Vancouver Ikebana Association Spring Show
When: May 25 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 26 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
More info at vancouver-ikebana.ca
Gwynne Vaughan Park Annual Plant Sale and Garden Party
When: June 1, 9am to 3pm
Where: 46181 Hope River Rd. (at Williams Rd.), Chilliwack
More info at gwynnevaughanpark.ca
The Desert Plant Society of Vancouver Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
When: June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 9 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Floral Hall VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 37th and Oak St., Vancouver
More info Facebook: Desert Plant Society of Vancouver
B.C. Yukon Peony Show
When: June 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: The Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia Ave., Castlegar
More info at peony.ca
Chilliwack Rotary Garden & Lifestyles Tour
When: June 22
Where: Various private gardens, Chilliwack
More info at chilliwackrotary.com
The Fraser Pacific Rose Society: Only One Earth for Roses
When: June 22 1 –4:30 p.m. and June 23 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Dogwood Pavilion 1655 Winslow St., Coquitlam
More info at fprosesociety.org
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