Event Calendar 2019
Regular meetings usually take place on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at 5006 Roblin Blvd. (between fire hall and library).
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January 9, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: The Essentials of Healthy Soil
Organic gardening educator Dave Hanson will discuss the essentials of healthy soil and share easy ways to build soil that will support a variety of planting situations and specific crops such as acid loving plants.
February 13, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: Manitoba Bees: How to Support Them
Dr. Jason Gibbs, Assistant Professor of Entomology at the U of M will highlight the remarkable diversity of Manitoba's native bees, risks they face and steps to mitigate decline in populations.
March 13, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: Gardening Organically
Lori Ann Regnier of Blue Lagoon Organics, will talk about what it means to the home gardener to grow organically in terms of soil, fertilizers, pest and weed control, quality of product and commercial certification.
April 10, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: What's New for Summer 2019
Susan Jensen Stubbe of Jensen's Garden Centre, will tell us what's new in the plant world of flowers, herbs and vegetables as we plan for summer. Are you adventurous enough to try something new in 2019?
May 23, 2019 Plant Auction
A large selection of bedding plants, perennials and hanging baskets including old and new varieties will be available at this live auction. The auction is at Westdale CC, 550 Dale Blvd. Set-up begins at 4:30 pm and auction starts at 6:30 pm.
June 15, 2019 Sundae Saturday at Garden Plots 3:00 pm
Eat ice cream sundaes as you wander around discovering what interesting things our gardeners are doing.
August TBA, 2019 Gardeners' Market 9:00 am
Members donate produce, homemade baking, perennials and unneeded garden tools. Old Library Parking Lot.
September 28, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: Wonderful World of Winter Squash
A workshop led by Getty Stewart, professional home economist and educator, will show us how to store and cook these complex and beautifully diverse vegetables. A taste test will follow.
October 9, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: Gardening in the Moment
Jeannette Adams, Master Gardener, will talk about planning our garden spaces to fully appreciate the therapeutic effects of sight, smell, touch, taste and sound.
November 13, 2019 Regular meeting
Program: Houseplants and Indoor Gardens
Elaine Stechisen, Ambassador for Shelmerdine's will discuss the physical and psychological benefits of maintaining a connection to nature throughout the winter months.
December 12, 2019 Pot Luck Supper and Christmas Program
Program: Pot Luck Supper
Enjoy a pot luck supper with fellow members followed by festive activities and socializing. Please bring a potluck dish to share, your own cutlery, plate, and cup. Also bring a food item to donate to Charleswood Food Bank.
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