GardenSmart Workshop - Intermediate Vegetable Gardening: Learn advanced tips for growing delicious vegetables in your own garden Thursday, April 5, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.gardensmart.ca.
Green Tips for Living in Bear Country: Christine Miller, education co-ordinator for the North Shore Black Bear Society, will give tips on how to live green in harmony with bears Thursday, April 5, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about bear biology and behaviour, how to avoid attracting bears and about composting. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
The Alpine Garden Club Spring Show and Sale will take place Saturday, April 7, 14 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The show will be in the Cedar Room with the sale in the Floral Hall. The show - though primarily floral - will include many categories including foliage plants, native and exotic plants, and critiqued examples of bonsai. The sale includes not only alpine and rock garden specialties, but woodland plants, rhododendrons, trees and shrubs, and unique perennials and ground covers. Free. Info: www.vandusengarden.org.
Sakura Day Japan Fair: Celebrate the blooming of cherry trees and the start of spring with this family-friendly Japanese festival April 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Enjoy festival food, the traditional tea ceremony, sake, cultural performances and arts and crafts. Regular admission in effect. Info: www.vcbf.ca or www.vandusengarden.org.
Cedar Lecture Series: Learn about Scottish plant explorer George Forrest (1873-1932) who discovered a large number of new species Thursday, April 12, 7: 30 p.m. in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Tickets are available at the administration office or at the door. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
GardenSmart Workshop - Sowing a Summer Veggie Garden from Seed: Learn the process of growing plants from seed Saturday, April 14, 1011: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
The Vancouver Dahlia Society Annual Tubular Sale will take place April 14, 1-5 p.m. and April 15, noon-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free. Info: Evelyn, 604-437-8395 or evelyn. [email protected].
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