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Learn to create and design ornamental and vegetable container gardens with Gary Lewis.
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Spring Gardening series at Brighouse Library
Published 11:10 PDT, Thu March 30, 2023
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Richmond Public Library, in partnership with Gary Lewis, author of The Complete Book of Ground Covers, is pleased to offer a free three-part series to inspire you this gardening season. These free talks take place April 19, May 10, and June 14, and interested participants can register for one, two, or all three sessions.
In the first session, curious gardeners will learn how to make their patio, balcony, and garden look beautiful with pots filled with shrubs, perennials, ground covers, and bulbs. In the second session, gardeners will discover the flavours and health benefits of growing your own food, as Gary demonstrates how to grow berry bushes, edible perennials, and annual vegetables in containers. The final session will highlight the functional and aesthetic uses of ground covers in the garden inspired by photos taken from Gary’s travels to gardens around the world.
Gary Lewis has a lifelong passion for plants. He holds a Master of Science degree in Botany and is the owner of local Richmond business Phoenix Perennials, which has has grown into an award-winning nursery. He is a regular speaker at professional conferences, garden shows, and garden club meetings and has appeared many times on radio and television. Gary was selected as Communicator of the Year by the B.C. Landscape and Nursery Association and as one of Canada’s Top 10 Horticultural Professionals Under 40 by Greenhouse Canada magazine.
These talks are suitable for beginner, aspiring, and experienced gardeners. Don’t miss your chance to learn valuable tips and tricks to keep your garden looking and tasting great! Register now to reserve your spot at yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=gardening+talks.
Looking for even more gardening advice? Stay tuned for details about Gary’s return in October with advice on using bulbs to add beauty and colour to your spring garden in containers and how to grow them.
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