Speakers

We have some great speakers and interesting topics coming up!

Guests are welcome ($10 each)

For any In-person meetings masks are optional.

Doors open at 7 pm. Speaker presentations commence at 7:30 pm so please arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in.  After the presentation there will be a short meeting/announcements followed by some socializing over refreshments. This is a good time to check out the 'Show and Share' table and learn about upcoming outings. 

2025 Speaker Line-up

1 Container, 2 Container, 3 Container More

March 18, 2025:  Pam, Wendy & Elke of Botanus 


This informative presentation is full of bright visuals that will give you all the tools and ideas you could want for planting and using containers in every garden, large or small. Great for the experienced and new gardeners.


Botanus was founded in 1999 as a small mail-order company with big dreams - dreams about making a difference in the Canadian gardening world.  They have achieved that and so much more.  Check out their website and YouTube channel for more information.


Gardening for Butterflies

April 15, 2025:  Pam Swanigan 

Pam will be talking about how to attract butterflies to your garden and create a habitat that supports not only the adult butterfly but their babies—a.k.a. caterpillars!

She will explain which nectar-producing flowers the adult butterflies prefer to feed from, which native plants they will lay their eggs on and the caterpillars will eat, and other important elements for a successful butterfly garden, such as a source of water and mineral-rich mud.


Low Ground Covers: Enhance your Backyard Ecological Value

May 20, 2025:  Jane Sherrott 

Details to follow


Sizzling Succulents

June 17, 2025:  Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials 

Details to follow


All Season Herbal Garden

September 16, 2025:  Ana Dushyna 

Details to follow


Fantastic Fall Bulbs

October 21, 2025:  Dianne Gainesa 

Details to follow


Creating Christmas Centrepieces for Your Home

November 18, 2025:  Jackie Morra 

Details to follow


Recent Past Speakers

Shady Characters

February 18, 2025Chris Jennings 

Chris' presentation will be an overview about many different families of plants that will grow well in partial or full shade, concentrating mostly on perennials. 

He will give some specific examples of plants from these families, along with their preferred growing conditions and culture.  It will include both outdoor and indoor plants, and include some with spectacular flowers, foliage and scents.

Dig It! Lift It! Move It!.....Safely

January 21, 2025:  Deborah Cheong 

We love gardening but our bodies may hate it! Let’s learn to dig it, lift it, and move it safely and make gardening more comfortable on our bodies. Join Debbie Cheong for this engaging, interactive session to explore strategies to allow us to continue gardening for more than a couple hours. Learn to prepare our bodies for the work required. Learn proper lifting, pulling, reaching, carrying, and simple stretches to relax those amazing muscles. Please come prepared to move. Comfortable clothing and supportive footwear are recommended.

Deborah develops and deliver training courses, lead exercise classes, participate in research, give public education and present at numerous conferences locally and internationally.


Currently works for:

For over 20 years she has been hosting bi-annual events for older adults to participate in fun, stimulating physical activity while socializing with others in the community. They engage in food preparation and fund raising for various local charities including: Food on the Corner, Deltassist Food Hamper Program, South Delta Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Heart and Stroke Big Bike, Coldest Night of the Year.

Deborah embraces active living by participating in many sports and leisure activities while supporting community projects. She encourages her participants to do the same. An avid paddler, she has completed several major paddles including Kingston to Ottawa in conjunction with Canada’s 150 celebrations (Spirit of Reconciliation, 2017), the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships, Italy (2014), a re-enactment of Simon Fraser’s epic journey from Fort St. James to English Bay, Vancouver (2008), Australian National Dragon Boat Championships (2007).