local dirt Upcoming gardening events
Edmonton Horticultural Society Speaker Series – Free for members, $5 for non-members 7:30 p.m. (Come at 6:45 p.m. to browse displays.) Central Lions Seniors Rec Centre, 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton Free parking
Book Launch: Why Grow Here With Kathryn Merrett July 27 Discover the role that gardening has played in the evolution of Edmonton as it has grown from a 19th century fur
trading post to a 21st century
urban agglomeration. What role has gardening played in the lives of immi- grants as they worked to make Canada their home? What role has the Edmon- ton Horticultural Society played in the city’s gardening history? Come to hear Kathryn Chase Merrett talk about the gardens, garden organizations and gardening movements as well as the city beautification advocates, entre- preneurs, plant hybridists and others whose stories have helped to shape the city in which we live. This special event is FREE for non- members!
Share What You Grow Aug. 31 Come celebrate what we grew in 2015. Plan ahead and be sure to participate in this combined Bench Show, Photo Competition and Speaker evening. Learn from two short presentations on spring bulbs and spring ephemer- als. Bring your flowers, produce and photos to show the wide range of produce that can be grown in Edmon- ton. Exchange information with fellow gardeners, and share extra produce with ‘Meals on Wheels’.
EHS Awards Night Sept. 28 Come celebrate gardening with us. All members, garden competition winners and guests are invited to come cele- brate the winning gardens from this year's Garden Competition. Winners of the August photo competition will also be announced. Admission is free for guests on this evening. Along with the presentation of awards for the
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gardener or an experienced profes- sional. Enjoy the company of fellow horticultural enthusiasts, participate in workshops, enjoy new courses, and relax in the gardens! Come for a day or stay the week and take in the whole experience! Check out all of the cours- es and events online at
oldscollege.ca/ ce or call 1.800.661.6537 ext. 8281 to reg
Send us your photos! Here is your chance to show off
your favourite flowers. We want to know what you are growing this year. From brazen blooms to the delicate and demure, send us photos of your favourites. Send your submissions to:
tania@pegasuspublications.net and visit us online at
localgardener.net to view what others are sending in. Don't forget to check our next issue to see if your photo made it into the magazine.
winning garden entries, you can enjoy an inspiring slide presentation of all of the competitors' gardens. Coffee and treats will be served after the meeting.
Come Enjoy Beautiful Gardens The EHS Annual Garden Tour is the most popular event of the year and the perfect way to spend a summer week- end in July. Tour some of the Edmon- ton area’s best gardens, chat with their gardeners and get design and planting ideas while you soak up the beauty. Tours are self-guided. For more infor- mation and to purchase your tickets visit
edmontonhort.com/garden-tour/ garden-tour/.
Olds College Hort Week July 20 – 24 Come join us, there is something for everyone, whether you're a beginner
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Use a coffee filter over large holes in the bottom of planters to stop the dirt from falling out every time you water.
Calgary Horticultural Society Workshops Iron-clad Trees Thursday, July 16 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Instructor: Kath Smyth There are many challenges for grow- ing trees in the home landscape, such as reflective heat from buildings or pavement, soil that is exceptionally dry or too wet, full shade or fierce soil compaction. Granted, some sites are just too difficult for any plant to survive and grow things. However, most locations do have a plant solu- tion. This class will focus on some of the trees that will endure, even flourish under the toughest of conditions while at the same time providing visual interest through flowers, bark or fall color. Site selection, pruning tips and other general care suggestions will also be provided.
What Now? Dividing Perennials and Putting Your Garden to Bed Saturday, Sept. 12 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Instructor: Kath Smyth In the series, 'What Now?', horticul- turist Kath Smyth walks you through the year in the life of a garden. She will provide a whistle-stop tour of techniques, tips, tricks and advice on seasonal tasks so that you know what to do and when to do it. Sessions will be held at the Society office and the maximum number of participants is 20. September and October will cover when and how to put your garden to bed as well as dividing perennials, planting trees and shrubs, protecting tender plants over the winter, develop- ing new lawns and storing tubers over winter. Individual workshops are $40 for members and $50 for non-members.
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