Attn: Columbia Valley Gardeners!

From the press release:

“Water has long been a problem in the drought-prone Columbia Valley. Despite large amounts of rain this year, it is anticipated that the months of July and August will see parched gardens and water restrictions. Simple water conservation techniques are useful for optimising water use while maintaining and enhancing gardens.

The College of the Rockies and the Columbia Valley Botanical Garden, with funding support from the Columbia Basin Trust, are holding a workshop on fire and waterwise landscaping at College of the Rockies Invermere Campus July 15-16. The workshop will comprise of an evening lecture and a field tour the following morning.”

Among the many highlights of the workshop is the lecture by Michael Keefer, an expert on native plants and landscaping. For information on registration, fees and special instructions, please see: Fire and Waterwise Landscaping in the Kootenays (PDF)

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:32 PM on July 12, 2005