Free Garden Talks
at West Coast Gardens
join us to
Learn & Grow
Gather with gardeners for a fun & informative hour
Select Saturdays & Sundays at 11AM.
Get inspired, grab a free coffee & share your love of the garden!
Enjoy free hot chocolate & coffee!
1420 172 Street, Surrey, BC
schedule of our free
Garden Talks for SEPTEMBER
No signup required to attend. RSVP to get one email reminder the day before the event or recieve notification of changes.
Check back 1-2 weeks before event to make sure times haven't changed.
Saturday, September 5th- 11am to 12pm
With our expert: Kristina
Planting A Fall Veggie Crop
▸ What can you grow in your edible garden in the fall?
▸ How to make sure you get an amazing fall crop this year!
▸ Answers to all your questions about your favourite fall vegetables in the garden.
Sunday, September 6th - 11am to 12pm
With our expert: Kristina
Fall Bulbs for Your Spring Surprise Party!
▸ Techniques and ideas for planting your bulbs this fall for a beautiful spring!
▸ Our favourite picks for new bulbs this year for your garden!
▸ Tips to make sure your bulbs stay healthy until Spring (and keep those squirrels away!)
Saturday, September 12th- 11am to 12pm
With our planter expert: Jon
Creating Dramatic Autumn Planters for the Patio —with demo!
▸ How to fit more colour than you thought possible into your fall container gardens!
▸ Tips for mixing blooms and using long-lasting foliage to outlast the season.
▸ Choosing the right plants for a cohesive design that fits your patio or front door.
Sunday, September 13th- 11am to 12pm
With visiting expert: Louis Marquette
How To Bring In Your Tropicals From the Patio for Fall & Winter
▸ Your tropical plants have enjoyed the sun on the patio, now it's time to bring them inside to stay warm!
▸ Simple tips & tricks to make the transition smooth and keep your plants happy.
▸ Find out how to keep the pests outside where they belong.
Visiting Expert Louis Marquette :
With a decade as a gardening pro and many more years as a hobbyist, Louis’ background and enthusiasm is sure to grow on you!
Louis knows all about houseplant care, pollinator plots, composting, food gardens, as well as experience in the more unusual, like; growing mushrooms, cultivating orchids, and raising carnivorous plants—you are sure to discover something new that stokes your passion for all things green!
Saturday, September 19th- 11am to 12pm
With our expert: Jon
Potted Trees on the Patio & Balcony
▸ Choosing beautiful trees for small spaces like your patio or balcony while creating an intimate area.
▸ How to keep a potted tree happy and healthy through the year—beginning in the fall!
▸ Creating a cozy, private and shady spot to enjoy outdoors with the right trees (plus add lights!)
Sunday, September 20th- 11am to 12pm
With visiting expert: Louis Marquette
Growing Dahlias that WOW!
▸ Your tropical plants have enjoyed the sun on the patio, now it's time to bring them inside to stay warm!
▸ Simple tips & tricks to make the transition smooth and keep your plants happy.
▸ Find out how to keep the pests outside where they belong.
Saturday, September 26th- 11am to 12pm
With our expert: Kristina
Fall Lawn Care 101
▸ How to give your lawn the care it needs to prepare it for winter months.
▸ Tips to ensure your lawn returns at full strength for spring next year!
▸ Treating common lawn problems that everyone has to deal with!
Sunday, September 27th- 11am to 12pm
What To Do in Your Garden in October?
▸ Don't hang up those gardening gloves quite yet, let's talk about fall gardening!
▸ How to prep your plants and soil for fall and winter months.
▸ What plants can live through winter and how to help them survive!
▸ Cleaning up the garden, pots, the garden shed, and your patio for fall.