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 JULY
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, July 4th - 11am to 12pm
Shade Gardens
What can you plant in an area that is all shade? Learn how you can keep a shade garden interesting, varied, healthy and happy all year round! Plant suggestions, ideas for watering, and more! Bring your questions for a fun and informative hour.
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Sunday, July 5th - 11am to 12pm
Full Sun Gardens that Won't Wilt
Looking for plants that love full sun & heat? How do you create a healthy garden in the sunniest area in your yard? Plants that won't wilt, ideas for watering, and more! Bring your questions for a fun and informative hour.
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Saturday, July 11th - 11am to 12pm
Ladybugs, Mantises & More (Oh My!)
Join us as we release ladybugs and praying mantise (eggs) into the garden centre and learn about what beneficial insects can do in your yard!
As natural pest control, insects help to balance the ecosystem in your garden. Bring your questions and enjoy a fun time for bug-lovers of all ages!
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Sunday, July 12th - 11am to 12pm
Bold Colour with Perennials
Celebrate colour in your garden with these bright perennial picks—year after year! From pastels to bold hues, monochrome and more.
Learn about grouping plants and planning a rainbow in your garden and yard. Find out which shrubs and trees will give you the best colour and how to keep it beautiful all year round.
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Saturday, July 18th - 11am to 12pm
Attracting Wild Pollinators to Your Garden
Nothing is better than hearing the friendly hum of a hummingbird or buzz of a bee when you're out in your garden! But don't forget about moths, butterflies, bats and more.
Encourage diverse pollinators to visit your garden for better crops of zucchini, strawberries, tomatoes and more. Keep your flowers blooming and your ecosystem booming with a wildlife-friendly garden.
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Saturday, July 25th - 11am to 12pm
Grow the Perfect Cutting Garden for Bouquets
—with bouquet making demo!
For those who want to enjoy their blooms outdoors AND indoors! We'll give you helpful tips for growing creative plant materials, choosing colours, sturdy flower options and getting the most out of your cut flowers.
Enjoy the bouquet making demo with easy ideas on putting together your natural masterpiece!
Sunday, July 26th - 11am to 12pm
Gardening & Your Health!
Decades of scientific research show that gardening is good for you and could even help you live longer!
▸ Get your heart rate up with sustained low-grade actions
▸ How time in nature helps your nervous system, can improve your sleep and lower stress
▸ Light gardening activities that help cognitive & mental health
▸ Gardening increases positive emotions & can help with depression
▸ How to modify gardening techniques to support or avoid injuries
schedule of our free
Garden Talks for AUGUST
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, Aug 1st - 11am to 12pm
Stunning Hardy Succulent Planters
—with demo!
▸ Learn how to put together gorgeous hardy succulent planters for your patio and garden!
▸ These beautiful plants come in a wide variety of colours and types, find out how to use them all.
▸ Care & watering advice to keep your hardy succulents looking amazing & how to protect them during cold weather.
Sunday, Aug 2nd - 11am to 12pm
How To Keep Your August Garden Fresh
▸ Find out what you can do during this hot & dry month to support your garden & planters.
▸ Easy ways to refresh your planters, hanging baskets & garden beds so they look amazing right until Fall.
▸ Helpful maintenance to do during the month in your garden to support your plants!
Saturday, Aug 8th - 11am to 12pm
What To Know About H2O in the Garden!
▸ Learn strategies to maximize the efficiency of your watering time in the garden!
▸ Quick ways to help your garden stay moist longer, even during heat waves.
▸ Common watering myths exposed, problems solved, and secrets revealed!
Sunday, Aug 9th - 11am to 12pm
Choosing Fall Perennials for a Year-Round Garden
▸ Bold colour ideas that will create a lively garden as summer turns into fall.
▸ Our top fall perennial picks for every garden and spot.
▸ Planning where to put your new perennials in the garden & yard.
▸ How to give your fall perennials the best head-start when you plant them.