garden talks Archives - West Hillhurst Community Association

Companion Planting and Herb Growing

Come join us at the WHCA while the Green Committee helps bring further knowledge and information to garden lovers. Get your green-thumbs ready, and participate in learning about all the edibles the grow in our back yards.

Growing Herbs Indoors & Companion Planting – Wednesday, April 18th 6:30-9:00

The second session in the series will be Wednesday night April 18 from 6:30-9:00. “GROWING HERBS INDOORS AND COMPANION PLANTING” – the focus will be on herbs – and as part of this session you will plant a beautiful planter that includes herbs and edible flowers for the outdoors. You can have a planter that not only looks spectacular but is useful too! Keep an eye on the website for details! Register for the talk for only $35.00.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Chive

Spring is officially on our doorsteps and the spring warmth is sure to come (hopefully). Often the most favourite part of the year for ‘green-thumb’ gardeners, it’s time to prep your gardens for the 2018 growing season. As one of the Green Committee Garden Talks, ‘It Takes a Village to Raise a Chive’ will take you into the miniature world of the gardening environment.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Chive by Chelsey Anderson – Wednesday, April 11^th 6:30-8:00 (in the Go-Getters)

Chelsey Anderson and her famous gardener mother, Donna Balzar, have co-authored a new book. April 11^th from 6:30 – 8:00($5 donation at the door)

“It Takes a Village to Raise a Chive” will shine a light on all the critters who are truly responsible for growing the food in our urban gardens. During this talk you will learn how to encourage this “village” in your own gardens, meaning you can let nature take care of it! From microbes who feed your plants on demand, to robber flies who will eat almost any pest, to our native bumble bees who pollinate 1/3 of our crops; find out who does what and how you can employ them in your own edible backyard. Chelsey will have some autographed books on hand for sale.

Reserve your spot today by registering here and bring your donation to the door.

Plan Your Edible Garden for Success in 2018

The front of West Hillhurst Community Association has a beautiful patio consisting of 23 garden beds, benches, a library, and a picnic table for community use. Let’s work together, grow together, learn together! We celebrate individuality and inclusiveness with gardeners of all ages. If you love to grow vegetables but don’t know how or have no space, we can help!

The WHCA Green Committee hosts annual and monthly expert presentations that will help assist those to build the best garden possible. For the first 2018 Garden Talk, attendees will have a chance to learn from experts and gurus within the gardening and horticultural industry.

Start your growing season early with ‘Planning Your Edible Garden for Success’ March 14, 2018 with the talented Janet Melrose. Discover flowers, herb and vegetables that grow exceptionally in Calgary’s climate. Learn how to build, design and plot out your garden! Receive professional tips and ideas from one of Calgary’s best gardening experts.

Your registration will include a gardening starter-kit that includes a gardening and seed catalog, seeding, packages and a gardeners cheat chart.

Don’t delay! Registration is now open for this wonderful early-spring event. To register for the talk ,check out the Green Committee page and click on the March Talk.