MEETING THE CHINOOK CHALLENGE!
WHEN: The fourth Thursday of each month from Sept - Nov, & Jan - April, at 7:00 pm
WHERE: At this time, we are meeting using Zoom, or some other platform.Hopefully later in the year we will be able to meet in person.
COST: $10 guests per meeting or event
MEMBERSHIP: $25 single; $35 family
MEMBER DISCOUNTS: 10% sponsor discounts on plants
WHERE: At this time, we are meeting using Zoom, or some other platform.Hopefully later in the year we will be able to meet in person.
COST: $10 guests per meeting or event
MEMBERSHIP: $25 single; $35 family
MEMBER DISCOUNTS: 10% sponsor discounts on plants
The Cochrane & District Horticultural Society was founded in April 2005 by local gardeners unified by their love of gardening. We serve Cochrane and surrounding district with varied activities focused on education and sharing gardening expertise & experience in Hardiness Zone 2a and 2b with Chinook conditions!
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We are forging ahead looking forward to the coming garden season and have guest speakers lined for 2021
.. they may be presented in person at a suitable venue, or virtually depending on AHC protocols. Registration for virtual presentations will be required; watch for updates and links.
January 28 - Tynan Heembrook Pest Expert | Anything Grows
Pest Management for Gardens & Houseplants
location: Zoom
Register by emailing cochranedistricthortsociety@yahoo.ca.
Deadline January 26th.
www.anythinggrowsalberta.com
February 25 - Meryl Coombs | Spruce it Up
topic to include how to prolong our growing season here. www.calgarysgardencentre.com
March 25 - Calgary Bird Store via Zoom
"We love to talk about birding!
At the Wild Bird Store we offer backyard birding advice and education for you, our customer.
So whether you’re an expert bird watcher or are curious on how you can attract more nature into your backyard
Happy Birding.
April 22 - Adam Yakabuskie | Parkland Peonies.
wwwparklandpeonies.com
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2020 events
AGM
Thursday, September 24th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at the Cochrane Ranchehouse, Birch/Cedar rooms.
guest speaker Kath Smyth
Perennial Plant & Seed Sale
Held on Sept 12 was a hugh success and raised over $400 for the Cochrane food bank. Thank you to all members who participated, including bringing all the wonderful plants and seeds
1. FIELD TRIP - Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Wednesday, July 29 2020, This event was well attended and pretty awesome (even with the scorching heat), well worth the trip. And an impromtu visit in December.
Check out their website https://www.bgss.ca
2. LEMONADE IN THE GARDEN
Thank you to all the members who opened up theirs gardens for visits this past summer .... It is so exciting to share our love of anything gardening!
3.HERITAGE GARDEN
We continue to maintain the heritage garden at the Westerson Cabin in the Cochrane Ranche. Thank you to everyone who helped with the spring clean up, stepped to help on a 2 week rotating basis, and helped put the beds to rest for the winter. See you in the spring.
We have monthly meetings from Sept through April(excepting Nov/Dec when we have our annual Xmas workshop) with guest speakers, preserves and photo competitions and lively round table discussions. We also enjoy touring member gardens, field trips, workshops, plant trials & plant exchanges.
We are as varied as the plants in our gardens but we all have one thing in common. WE LOVE GARDENING!
For more information, contact us at:
cochranedistricthortsociety@yahoo.ca
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