Hypertufa Workshop
How to Make Hypertufa Plant Containers A workshop for SGC members Tuesday, June 5th, 1:30 – 3:30 Hypertufa (pronounced hyper-toofa) was concocted to be used as a substitute for the natural volcanic rock called Tufa used for making Alpine style planting troughs. It is an artificial stone material that is made of several different aggregates and mixed with portland cement. It is much lighter than cement but can still withstand harsh weather conditions. Hypertufa containers appear to be solid rock and yet are deceptively light in weight. They can be easily and inexpensively made at home and...
Read MorePlant Sale 2012
Sechelt Garden Club – Annual Plant Sale Saturday May 12th, 2012 10:00 to 12:00 at the Seaside Centre The Seaside Centre is located at 5790 Teredo St. in Sechelt. Here are some of the fabulous plants that will be on sale: Ajuga Aquilegia (Columbine) Asters, blue, white Astilbe Bergenia Black Mondo Grass Coreopsis Moonbeam, yellow Coreopsis, purple Cranesbill Geranium Crocosmia, Monbretia & Lucifer Day Lilies, Stella D’oro, purple scented & orange Epimediums Euphorbia Grasses, Variegated Spiders Web Guaillardia (Blanket Flower) Gunnera manicata (giant...
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 – 11:00 to 2:30 Caron Gardens is a one-acre rhododendron paradise on the north shore of Hotel Lake in Pender Harbour. During May there are over 100 different varieties in bloom as well as a multitude of companion plants. If you are new to SGC, the attached photo will give you an idea of what to expect during our annual visit to Ron and Carla Knight’s garden. The schedule: Leave Sechelt between 10:00 and 10:15 and bring your lunch (Ron and Carla will provide drinks and dessert). Arrive at Caron Gardens by 11:00 and park on Beaumont Road. At 11:15 Ron...
Read MoreApril 2012
The speaker at our April 30th Garden Club Meeting will be Mark Wilkes from Funguy Gardens.
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