Guest speaker Barb from Windfall Farms (windfallflowers.com) talks about her fascination with seeds, plant breeding, and her zinnia breeding program and a flower seed farm. Barb is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Zoology, a nature lover, avid gardener, zinnia breeder, and seed farmer. After years of studying whale songs in the Pacific Northwest, […]
A fun and creative way to spend a Saturday morning and take home a beautiful creation. Exact times are to be determined and details will be posted soon so be sure to check back
Guest speaker Megan Blackmore provides an in-depth look at the recent arrival of a troublesome pest. The Japanese Beetle has been spotted in Kamloops and recent restrictions have been placed on the movement of soil & plant material from some areas. Megan graduated from the TRU Horticulture diploma program in 2018 and currently works as […]
Guest Speaker Jay Akerly speaks about “Native Perennials for Interior B.C. Gardens: from the Valleys to the Alpine”. Jay is a Canadian rock gardening enthusiast with unique experience gardening on British Columbia’s high and dry Thompson Plateau and in its arid, high desert-like interior, at subalpine elevations in Sun Peaks, and at sea level in […]
Pot Luck Supper Christmas social. This years’ social will be held in the multipurpose room on the main floor of the residential tower, across the street from Horticulture. A comfortable room with tables, chairs, and basic kitchen facilities, this space will give us room to move around and visit, and enjoy the evening. Bring your […]
Create a holiday wreath, table decoration, a traditional garland for your front door. Bring your imagination, extra trimmings to use or donate if you wish and we will supply the greenery, glue, ribbons and fun. Held in the greenhouse behind House 10. Members are welcome to bring a guest or family member.
Prep and seeding for the Spring Plant Sale begins in earnest early January. More details to come regarding times and activities. New members always welcome! Drop in for a regular meeting at House 10 (Horticulture) or email us at trufriendsofthegarden@gmail.com
This is an opportunity for all members of FOG to spend a couple of enjoyable hours in the TRU greenhouse beside House 10 at the horticulture department. Come, participate & learn from the department experts. See the progress as we transition from seeding to transplanting and growing on. Learn various propagation techniques and see the […]
Guest speaker Shelaigh Garson is a Regenerative Land Designer and previous Food Sovereignty Coordinator for Skeetchestn and Tk’emlups te Secwepemc. Her topic will be “Local Food Systems and Indigenous Food Sovereignty” Shelaigh is a certified garden, permaculture and regenerative land designer with 20 years experience designing gardens and growing food. She teaches Permaculture and land […]
This is an opportunity for all members of FOG to spend a couple of enjoyable hours in the TRU greenhouse beside House 10 at the horticulture department. Come, participate & learn from the department experts. See the progress as we transition from seeding to transplanting and growing on. Learn various propagation techniques and see the […]
This is an opportunity for all members of FOG to spend a couple of enjoyable hours in the TRU greenhouse beside House 10 at the horticulture department. Come, participate & learn from the department experts. Seeding and transplanting is moving into high gear. Learn various propagation techniques and see the fruits of your labor as […]
No FOG greenhouse activities planned this week