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Phytophthora: A Wake-up Call
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Thursday October 30, 2008, 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM. In the Floral Hall at Vandusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
An evening with Ian Wright, UK's National Trust Special Advisor on phytophthoras. The National Trust owns many large gardens throughout Britain and Ian has been front and centre in the phytophthora issue dealing with destruction of infected gardens as well as national and management actions to deal with the three species of this disease. The British Government has received a report that unless action is taken, every garden in the UK will have infection within 20 years. Action within the next 5 years is critical to stop the spread of this disease.
Learn about the UK experience directly from this expert as well as what the BC ornamental nursery industry is doing to minimize the risk of this disease moving into gardens of BC. Also included will be an informative review of the biology and life cycle of Phytophthora, the species that is of concern to West Coast gardens, as well as symptoms and effects of this disease.
Register ASAP to ensure seating. To register, send the completed form in the PDF link below to: Fax: 604-574-7773 or by email: ichang@bclna.com.
Lecture and Registration Details (PDF)
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:28 PM on October 27, 2008
Fall Kitchen Tour (2008)
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The Garden Club of Vancouver will be hosting a Fall Kitchen Tour on November 8 from 11am to 4pm. This event involves touring nine unique kitchens. Delicious treats will be provided at each kitchen. Tickets are $50 and cheques should be sent to:
Fall Kitchen Tour, 2237 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, V6M 1P2 along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Alternatively, call Terri Clark at 604-261-5846 for tickets and information.
All Proceeds will go to benefit the UBC Botanical Garden.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 6:49 PM on October 24, 2008
Holiday Wreath Sale (2008)
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Each year the Friends of the Garden make up to 300 fresh Christmas wreaths for the holiday season. Including materials from the Botanical Garden and from the private gardens of FOGs, each wreath is unique. Many contain examples of rare and unusual plants. The styles vary considerably and range from the traditional evergreens and berries, to contemporary designs and colour schemes suitable for the most chic modern home. The wreaths come in small, medium and large sizes (10" to around 30") and range in price from $30 upwards. The wreaths are guaranteed to last well into the New Year with adequate watering (laying them out in the rain overnight works very well!)
Attractive table decorations, door swags and miniature Christmas trees are also available.
See the Holiday Wreath Sale page for additional details.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 6:09 PM on October 24, 2008