Comox Valley
Horticultural Society
Our purpose is to provide education, resources and networking opportunities for gardeners in the Comox Valley.
We are a down to earth group with a passion for gardening who want to learn, teach, share, help and inspire.
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P.O. Box 3443, Station Main, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N5
General Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month (with some exceptions)
September 14, 2020: Virtual General Meeting
Monday, September 14, 20207:00 PMOnline on Zoom!At Our Meeting... 7:00 PM - Announcements and Society business7:15 PM - Guest Speaker Presentation & question period9:00 PM - Meeting Finished
All in person CVHS Meetings, Workshops and Events cancelled due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The situation regarding COVID-19 has federal and provincial Health authorities recommending that no large gatherings be held while the threat of spreading the virus is present. Although the Provincial Health Authority has set a mandatory ban on gatherings of 250 or more participants, we recognize that the virus knows no limits and have decided to err on the side of caution. Without being able to predict the potential spread of COVID-19 in our area, the Board of the CVHS has cancelled all Board and General Meetings until further notice. Please note that this includes the April members’ plant sale and will likely include the Spring Plant Sale typically held in early May. We will reschedule upcoming workshops as appropriate.
WHAT’S NEW IN OUR GARDENS: Local garden tips and advice
CVHS Virtual Open Garden Tour; Nina & Roy’s, Comox
Nina and Roy have created a garden that is a beautiful oasis for birds, bees and butterflies. With the help of Landscape Designer Karen Cummins, they have a gorgeous and productive space encircling their home. Using sustainable and organic gardening practices they produce an enormous amount of fruit and vegetables for themselves and to share. Native plant species are used throughout their garden to offer habitat and food for local wildlife.
CVHS Virtual Open Garden Tour: Barb & Ron’s Garden
The winners of our first summer photo contest event, Garden Shrubs & Trees, give us a tour of their lovely garden. Large established shrubs, sumptuous weeping vines, and the arching and romantic Kiftsgate Rose that won them the contest.
CVHS Virtual Open Garden Tour: Lorna & Rick’s Garden
Wander the gardens of Lorna and Rick in Courtenay, and see their fabulous veg patch, fruit trees and vines, glittering pergola and more!
Summer 2020 Photo Contest – Container Gardens!
The theme for the next event of our Summer 2020 contest is ‘Container Gardens.’
Summer 2020 ‘Trees & Shrubs’ Photo Contest Winners
The first event of our Summer 2020 contest, Garden Trees or Shrubs, is now concluded, and our members have voted! We are delighted to announce our winners!
CVHS Virtual Open Garden Tour – Colleen’s Garden
Come join us for a virtual wander and tour around Colleen’s well established 18 year old garden in Fanny Bay…
Become a Member
Membership in the Comox Valley Horticultural Society offers the opportunity to learn more about gardening from local experts and speakers, as well as building friendships with fellow gardeners.
Volunteer
The Comox Valley Horticultural Society has been organized and run solely by dedicated volunteers for over 40 years!
Visit our Online Forum
Our online forum is a way to meet other gardeners in the Comox Valley region, and trade advice, tips and connect. It is one of the best ways we can stay in touch and share what is happening in our gardens!
Featured Member
Web Director: Lorna Doucette
My horticultural background is sketchy. It started at 18 when I moved out of the house and into my own tiny place near the beach in Little Qualicum…
Visit our Store
Our Online Store is accessible to pay for Memberships, Workshops, and other Events.
About Comox Valley Horticultural Society
When plant enthusiasts gather there is a great sharing of knowledge, experience and goals. The CVHS was founded for these very reasons in the year 1978 by a group of individuals focused on the desire to network in their horticultural industry and promote local gardening interests.
Workshops
CANCELLED: Sauerkraut Making Workshop with Gordon Stewart
CANCELLED: Are you at a loss as to what to do with a bumper cabbage crop? Or a bumper crop of some other vegetables? This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful art of lacto- fermentation, and how it can be used to preserve not only the crop, but the nutritional value of the vegetable.
Our Next Speaker
September 2020 Virtual Meeting with Leslie Cox a.k.a ‘The Duchess of Dirt’
Given the restrictions and the cancellation of our in-person general meetings, the Board will hold a virtual general meeting on Monday, September 14 beginning at 7:00 pm. After a short business update, Leslie Cox a.k.a. “The Duchess of Dirt”, will give a talk on “Putting our gardens to bed” – a very timely topic for September!
Workshops
CANCELLED: Sauerkraut Making Workshop with Gordon Stewart
CANCELLED: Are you at a loss as to what to do with a bumper cabbage crop? Or a bumper crop of some other vegetables? This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful art of lacto- fermentation, and how it can be used to preserve not only the crop, but the nutritional value of the vegetable.
Our Next Speaker
September 2020 Virtual Meeting with Leslie Cox a.k.a ‘The Duchess of Dirt’
Given the restrictions and the cancellation of our in-person general meetings, the Board will hold a virtual general meeting on Monday, September 14 beginning at 7:00 pm. After a short business update, Leslie Cox a.k.a. “The Duchess of Dirt”, will give a talk on “Putting our gardens to bed” – a very timely topic for September!