Presentations will occur in the community room of the Bowness Community Association and are free.


Space is limited to 25 attendees. Talks start at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 & 1:30 pm and are about 30 mins + Q&A. Order TBA.


Our presenters for this year are:


Janet Melrose (Calgary's Cottage Gardener)

Janet Melrose is 'Calgary's Cottage Gardener'. Garden consultant, coach, educator, and Horticultural Therapist. Her motto is 'Grow, Nurture, and Bloom'. She shares her passion for gardening and knowledge through workshops and writing for 'The Gardener for Cold Climates' and 'Calgary Gardening' magazines

 

Indoor Edible Gardening Year-Round

While it is not possible to grow food outdoors all ear round, it is possible indoors! Whether it is a few trays of microgreens or sprouts, or a more elaborate set up with herbs, greens and even tomatoes or fruit everyone can grow indoors with the right equipment and space.

Learn what it takes to get involved and grow your own produce indoors and get growing.

Only one caveat- it is addictive!


Ruby Martin (Ruby's Healing Garden)

Flower Eco-prints


Colleen Cyca (Permaculture Calgary Guild)

Colleen Cyca is a Permaculture Designer, and Vice President of the Permaculture Calgary Guild. She has been gardening and experimenting using permaculture principles for 14 years, and is passionate about rainwater capture. She holds a degree in engineering and has worked for decades in the field of design.

Plant Your Water First

There's more to your rain barrel than you may realize. Discover how it can clean your water and how to get the most out of your setup.



 (Calgary Horticultural Society)

Seed Starting