Seminars for Gardeners
Spring 2012
Seminars are offered at no charge and registration is not required.
| Date | Topic | Description | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday February 4 10 a.m. |
Starting Seeds | Get a hands on demonstration on how we start our seeds. | Della Dinter's Greenhouse Manager |
| Saturday February 11 10 a.m. |
Tips for Easy Gardening |
Learn from an experienced gardener how to keep your garden looking great. | Barrie Agar Royal Roads Garden |
| Saturday February 18 10 a.m. |
Basic Fruit Tree Pruning | Hands on demonstration on the basic pruning of fruit trees. | Bernie Dinter |
| Saturday February 25 10 a.m. |
Summer Flowering Bulbs |
Now is the time to plant summer blooming bulbs. Learn about these colourful and interesting plants. | Joen of Dinter's |
| Saturday March 3 10 a.m. |
Mason Bees and Pollination in the Garden |
Learn about managing mason bees for improved pollination. | Steve Busy B Creations |
| Saturday March 10 10 a.m. |
Managing the Hobby Greenhouse |
How to set up and equip a back yard greenhouse. | Stacey Laursen Garden Retreat |
| Saturday March 17 10 a.m. |
Edible Gardening Grow Your Own Food |
Tips on growing food in your garden, whether you are new or want to improve production. | Carol Sim of Jubilee Community Gardens |
| Saturday March 24 Set up by 9:20 a.m. Starts 9:30 am Sharp |
Perennial Exchange | Meet gardeners to exchange perennial roots and divisions. Get free plants in trade. | Staff of Dinter's |
| Saturday March 24 10 a.m. |
Establishing and Managing Trees |
How to establish and care for trees on a residential property. | Kiel Horan Bartlett Tree Experts |
| Saturday March 31 10 a.m. |
Natural Lawn Care | How to establish and keep your lawn healthy. | John Close of Lush Eco Lawns |
| Saturday April 7 10 a.m. |
Pond Installation and Care |
Technical explanations on how to install and maintain ponds. | Scott Stevenson of Van Isle Water Services |
| Friday May 11 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop in for Kids |
Kids Only! Make a Hanging Basket or Planter for Mom |
Create a beautiful Mother's day basket. No Charge. Parents may watch. | Della and Staff of Dinter's |
| Saturday June 16 10 a.m. |
Winter Vegetables Plant Now |
Successful winter vegetables gardens are planted now. Learn about timing and crops to plant. | Linda Gilkeson Organic Gardener Saltspring |
If you have suggestions for seminar topics for Spring 2012, please email Bernie at
