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Our Next Meeting
General Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month (with some exceptions)
Plant Sales
Plant Sales are our main fund-raisers for the year. Members donate seeds, seedlings, cuttings and divisions from the eclectic variety of plants in their gardens. This year, due to Covid-19 we are offering a Courtenay Plant Stand to support!
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Open Garden Tours for CVHS Members
Open Garden Tours feature the gardens of our Members, and occur periodically through spring, summer and fall. This year we are offering Virtual Open Garden Tours to enjoy during Covid-19.
In person Tours are usually announced in the Newsletter and via email notice. They are free of charge to members.
If you wish to offer your garden for a Virtual Open Garden Tour, please contact the Coordinator at events@comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca. We appreciate your hospitality!
Please note: To protect the privacy and security of our CVHS members who open their gardens for us to tour, we do not publish the addresses or directions to these gardens on our website.
Pruning Roses
In this video, CVHS member Frank, who frankly admits that he is no rosarian (def: a person who cultivates roses, especially as an occupation) explains when, why and how to prune roses. Here is a quick overview of the video that explains simply and practically how to...
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Landscape Designer and CVHS volunteer Arianne Huene offers her insights into the design of the Serenity Gardens at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, and speaks with her design partner, David Bossom, about the project’s installation.
Gael & Rick’s Garden, Comox
Gael & Rick have increased their curb appeal with the profuse blooms of dahlias along their front yard, and are encouraging birds, bees, butterflies, and tree frogs to inhabit their gorgeous garden. Herbs, edibles, and ornamentals mingle in a colourful Comox display.
Workshops
In the past, we have had workshops on pond building, hyper-tufa, flower arranging, how to use lavender, grafting, pruning…including a special pruning workshop for roses…and most recently, a workshop on Actively Aerated Compost Tea. Workshops are available to the public, with Members paying a reduced fee. All workshops are currently postponed due to Covid-19.
Tool Sharpening with Grant Cummins
MARCH 30, 2019: Introducing Mason Bees, with Al Morton
Make your own Stepping Stones
Make your own Stepping Stones Workshop
Creating Your Own Potting Soils
Our workshop on creating your own potting soils.
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
GARDENS IN BLOOM
GIB is a self guided 2 day tour showcasing gorgeous private gardens throughout our Comox Valley. Proceeds are returned to the community in support of various gardening endeavours and projects.
The Gardens in Bloom Grant Program provides funding to assist local organizations to develop, share, expand or inspire horticultural activities in the Comox Valley.
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