The South Delta Garden Club (SDGC) presents renowned B.C. horticulturalist Brian Minter as its featured speaker on Sept. 17 at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church.
Minter will address several aspects of interest to gardeners in his topic, The Art of Winter Gardening for Pollinators, Wildlife, People and the Planet.
After last year’s extraordinarily cold weather, what are the most important strategies for dealing with extreme cold in our gardens? And how can we design the most uplifting experience? The expert nurseryman further discusses which plants are the best candidates to attract and help our wildlife.
“When winter temperatures are 10 degrees Celsius or above, pollinators are actively looking for nectar and pollen,” says Minter. “Which flowering shrubs are the best resources, and which berries offer birds the most nutritious source of natural food? Which grasses hold up best in winter to provide nesting material.”
Minter will also explore how gardeners can bring more winter colour to their garden through flowering plants, foliage, stems and berries.
Ladner Christian Reformed Church is located at 4594 54A St. Doors open at 7, speaker presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Free to members. Guests pay $10 at the door.
Members and guests will have a chance to ask more questions of the speaker after the presentation and official meeting. Plants will be offered for sale.
For more information about the Club and its activities visit: www.southdeltagardenclub.ca or contact club president Susan Lilholt at: [email protected] or 604-306-1079.
