Special Guest Speaker - Wed. April 9th

Our meeting is postponed until Wed.Apr.9 

due to the coming storm!!

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Excited to announce that Iain Jack is speaking at our next meeting!

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Guest speaker: Ian Jack, Fernwood Nursery

Presentation Title: A World of Ferns for Canadian Gardens

Description: This slide show presentation explores the unique and ancient history of ferns, the many ways of using ferns in the landscape, and the large variety of ferns suitable for Canadian gardens.

Bio: Iain Jack is owner and operator of Fernwood Plant Nursery in Hubbards, NS. He is a graduate with honours of NSCC’s Commercial Greenhouse Production program. Also a social worker, plants have been part of his life and work for many years, from community organizing with community garden groups to recreational horticulture with persons with disabilities. In 2009 Iain decided to return to his horticultural roots and passion for propagation by starting a nursery. Inspired by a love of woodlands, wild and cultivated, Fernwood is a mail-order nursery dedicated to offering Canadian gardeners the best hardy ferns. Its goal is to explore and promote the diversity and landscape value of native and hardy exotic ferns. At last count there were over 50 varieties of ferns in the Fernwood collection.

Iain Jack
Fernwood Plant Nursery
PO Box 360
Hubbards, Nova Scotia
B0J 1T0
(902) 402-2044
www.fernwoodplantnursery.ca  (Be sure to check it out ahead of time!!)

A Reminder of Upcoming Library Programs

Grow Your Own Groundbreaking Food Gardens

New book out in March!

with Niki Jabbour, award-winning author

See 73 plans that will change the way you grow your garden. Learn techniques and designs for a long season of homegrown food, a gourmet potted patio, a fairytale garden for kids, and even a cocktail garden!

Spring Garden Rd. Memorial
Tuesday, March 25 - 7:00 pm 

Keshen Goodman
Wednesday, April 30 - 7:00 pm

Perennial Order Arrival & May Social+Plant Swap

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Niki Jabbour at the library this week.  She had so many great ideas for crops in pots!  I think my personal favorite was the salad table!  I need to make me one-a-those!!  :)

We have received word that the perennial order will be arriving on Wed. May 15.  We can always use recycled grocery bags if you have any hanging around!  We will also be looking for volunteers who would be available to be at John and Freeman's house (12 Hunters Hill Lane, Terance Bay) starting at noon to help with sorting and bagging up the orders.  Just email or phone John and Freeman to let them know you're available: keyplayer@ns.sympatico.ca ... 852-3147

If you have a placed an order, they will be available for pickup between 5pm and 8pm on Wednesday and Thursday.  No need to call to make an appointment, just drop by during those times :)

Finally, a reminder that our May 22nd meeting is our last one of the season.  We'll be having our annual pot luck social and plant swap - and some other fun activities!  So, whip up your favorite finger food, sandwich, casserole, dessert or beverage and bring it along for our world-class buffet!!  And, if you have divisions or plant babies that volunteered where you don't want them, dig 'em up and bring them along too - they'll be sure to find a loving new home!!

As always, non-perishable donations for our local food bank are most appreciated.

Reminder: Keshen Goodman Tomorrow, 7pm!

Takin' The Show On The Road!! We are meeting at the Keshen Goodman Library in Clayton Park  at 7pm tomorrow! (If you can, best to arrive early)   Wed. Apr. 24 Niki Jabbour presents Crops In Pots No admission fee. Donations Appreciated Bring a non-perishable food item and support our local food bank at St. Timothy's!

Our Road Trip April 24, 2013

Hi everyone!

As agreed at our last meeting, we will be making a SHORT road trip for our April meeting.  We will NOT be meeting at the Rec. Centre in April.  Instead, we will be meeting at the Keshen Goodman Public Library!

WHO: Niki Jabbour
WHAT: Crops In Pots presentation
WHERE: Keshen Goodman Public Library
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00pm SHARP

Overview:
You don't need a garden to grow food. Even a few pots, window boxes, or pallets can be transformed into your own food factory! Join author and radio personality Niki Jabbour and learn all the basics of growing food in containers.

Again, this is on our regular meeting night for April and replaces our meeting.  Please note that Niki's talk starts at 7:00pm.

Hope to see you there! :)

Lillooet, Growing Potatoes in Containers and Gardening Shows Galore!

Note the article by Niki Jabbour!

March 5, 2013 Volume 1 No. 5 The Little Town That Could Set against BC's Coast Mountains and overlooking the Fraser River, Lillooet gardeners are in gardening heaven... Read More Growing Potatoes in Containers By Niki Jabbour It seems that every gardener I meet has a story about growing potatoes in some sort of container. Surprisingly, it is rather easy... Read More Garden Shows Galore 'Tis the season to get inspired! The grey days of winter are on their way out, and garden show season is here. While it's still too soon for most of us to dig our spades into the soil, it's never too early to start planning... Read More Tipsy Q Having read the Vol 27 No 02 March 2013 issue of Gardens West, I am interested on more info about the "Tipsy Pots" that Salli Rice wrote about in Talkback. Betty B. Click here for answer