March 17, 2013

Manitoba Orchid Society l Beckie Fox: CONTAINER GARDENING l Neechi Grand Opening

March 22 to 24, 9 am to 4:30 pm
Assiniboine Park Conservatory: Symphony of Orchids
$7 per person (children 14 years and under free)

American Orchid Society Judged Show
Orchid species and hybrids for sale
Cash, cheque and debit card only

Confirmed Show Vendors
Orchids in Our Tropics – Doug and Terry Kennedy, Gormley ON
Phone/Fax: (905) 727-3319
www.orchidsinourtropics.com
Mike Gabrielson – Sherwood Park, AB
Phone: (780) 410-1571
Email: Mike Gabrielson
Ever Spring Orchids – Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204-338-2340
www.everspringorchids.ca
Forestview Gardens – Terry Groszeibl, Agassiz, BC
Phone: (604) 796-0260
www.fvgardens.com
Email: Terry Groszeibl
Monica De Wit – Edmonton, AB
Email: Monica De Wit
Marsh Hollow Orchids – Mario Ferussi
www.marshhollow.com
Phone: (905) 892-4187
Wild Orchidaceae – Winnipeg, MB
113-1100 Concordia Ave
Phone: 204-663-775

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March 23, 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Canadian Mennonite University North Campus, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.
The 6th Annual Gardening Saturday will feature Keynote Speaker Beckie Fox
PRESENTATION TOPIC: CONTAINER GARDENING

Gardens Manitoba invites you to talk to the experts.  Be the first to learn about the newest trends in gardening and what will be available at your local garden centre for the 2013 growing season. 

Featuring exhibitors, educational workshops, guest speakers, demonstrations, and food market.  Presented by The Friends of Gardens Manitoba, a non-profit organization.

Beckie Fox is editor-in-chief of Garden Making, a national magazine for gardeners in Canada.  Beckie was on the team of Canadian Gardening magazine from its launch in 1990 until becoming its editor from 1999 to 2001.  She has taught gardening courses at George Brown College and Toronto Botanical Garden.

Beckie Fox's interest in container gardening evolved into her book, The Potted Garden: Creating a Great Container Garden.  Get tips on how to choose colours and combine plants to create a gorgeous container that looks full and beautiful from the start.
Registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the latest issue of Garden Making.


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Neechi Commons Grand Opening, 865 Main Street
March 19, 9:00 am

Please join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Neechi Commons.
This is a day full of events, and everyone is welcome.
Invite your friends and family and come check out all that has been achieved.

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