The Vancouver JapaneseCanadian Sumi Bonsai Club will hold its annual show May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 20, 11 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission by donation. Info: Tony, 604432-6160.
GardenSmart Workshop - Patio Veggies: Learn how to grow great food in containers Wednesday, May 23, 7-8: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
Art in the Garden Tour: A self-directed tour that brings together visual artists and musicians in beautiful private North Shore gardens May 26 and 27, noon-5 p.m. (rain or shine). Admission: $1 per garden. Maps: www. nvartscouncil.ca or 6049886844.
The Chinese Penjing Society of Canada will hold an exhibition and sale May 26 and 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Info: Lawrence, 604-266-8571 or prisyung@ yahoo.com.
Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna at 604-986-9360 or Heather at 604-987-5382.
Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors' Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips. Info: Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.
Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: Flo, 604-985-4870.
The Upper Lonsdale Garden Club meets every second Thursday of the month, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Van. New members are welcome. Info: Dianne at 604-980-3025 or [email protected].
West Vancouver Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7: 30 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Coffee and guest speakers. New members and guests welcome. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple; drop-in, $5. Info: www. westvangardenclub.com.
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members at all stages of ability who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings with hands-on experts are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-6608.
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