LVGC Annual Plant Sale – May 10, 2025
Information about the 2025 LVGC Plant Sale will be posted here and on the Plant Sale page. The date has been set for May 10, 2025 and will be held at St. Clement's Church parking lot, 3400 Institute Road, North Vancouver.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Lynn Valley Garden Club Plant Sale in May 2024. We appreciated your support. Donations totalling $4,037.00 were approved at the Annual General Meeting in November and were given to the following organisations:
The North Vancouver City Library (seed library)
The North Vancouver District Library (gardening books)
The North Shore Hospice (Lions Gate Garden)
The Wild Bird Trust (Maplewood Flats)
The YWCA rooftop food garden
Backpack Buddies
Earth Bites
Sharing Abundance
North Shore Neighbourhood House
The Lynn Valley Garden Club has resumed in-person meetings at the following temporary new location: the Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Avenue. We have re-instating the time honoured tradition of bringing your own mug for tea or coffee. For more information about the club please go to the About Us section of our website.
We encourage wearing masks to help keep everyone safe. If you have COVID symptoms, please stay home and take care of yourself.
The Lynn Valley Garden Club is now accepting new members. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Guests may attend meetings for $5.00. We invite you to come, listen to our speaker (for upcoming speakers click here) and share a cup of tea (please bring your own mug).
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
The Master Gardener Basic Training program is for everyone with an interest in gardening, from backyard and community gardeners, to garden designers and landscapers. Our program is science-based with instructors from local universities and colleges, as well as ministry specialists, growers and other professional. The program runs from January to March 2026. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener with the Vancouver Chapter click here for more information.
Latest News
NEW SINCE APRIL 6, 2025
On March 20, 2025, Jason Crouch from the Fraser Valley Rose Farm spoke about Roses. More information here
On April 24, 2025 there will be a presentation about fire safety for our community and gardens from the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. Click here for more information.
The March Leaf can be found here.
The Alpine Garden Club of BC is holding a Spring Plant Sale and Show at Floral Hall, VanDusen Garden on April 27, 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm.
NEW SINCE FEBRUARY 22, 2025
On February 20, 2025 Lucretia Schanfarber spoke on the topic Of the Power of no-dig gardening. Click here for more information
On March 20, 2025, Jason Crouch from the Fraser Valley Rose Farm will be speaking about Roses. More information here
The February Leaf can be found here
NEW SINCE JANUARY 27, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Laurelle Olford-Down spoke on the topic of “Creating Magic in a Small Space”. Click here for more information
On February 20, 2025 Lucretia Schanfarber will be speaking on the topic Of the Power of no-dig gardening. Click here for more information
The January Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE JANUARY 2, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Laurelle Oldford-Down will be speaking on the topic of Container Gardening. For more information please click here.
The December Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE NOVEMBER 21, 2024
On November 21, 2024, Elizabeth Hudgins spoke on the topic of Identifying problems with your Rhododendrons. For more information click here.
December 19, 2024 is a members only Christmas event. Click here for more details on what you need to bring.
The November Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE OCTOBER 24, 2024
On October 17, 2024, Jackie Morra spoke on the topic “Gardens for Health”.
On November 21 Elizabeth Hudgins will speak on the topic of Identifying problems with your Rhododendrons. For more information click here.
The October Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
On September 19, 2024, Brian Minter speaks on the topic of "Exciting Plants for a Changing Climate and What the Future Holds”. For more information click here.
On October 17, 2024, Jackie Morra will be talking on the topic “Gardens for Heath”.
The September Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE JULY 2, 2024
There are no meetings in July and August.
On September 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Brian Minter will be speaking on the topic of "Exciting Plants for a Changing Climate and What the Future Holds” during the regular LVGC meeting. This is free for members. Non-members wishing to attend can purchase tickets for $15.00 in advance by emailing [email protected] - please make sure you include your name and a phone number so we can contact you regarding the purchase of your ticket. If there are seats still available, tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event.
The June Leaf can be found here.
Happy Gardening this summer!
NEW SINCE MAY 21, 2024
On May 16, 2024, Gerri Willmer did presentation on flower arrangement. For more information click here.
The June 20, 2024 meeting will be a visit to Loutet Park for members only.
The May Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE APRIL 22, 2024
On April 18, 2024, Tamara Litke spoke on the topic of Ecological Gardening. For more information click here
On May 16, 2024, Gerri Willmer will do a presentation on flower arrangement. No zoom presentation - in-person only. For more information click here.
The Garden club at the Senior Centre in West Vancouver meets weekly at 1:30 on Tuesdays from March to September. They invite anyone, regardless of age to their talks on a drop in basis. As a member of the LVGC all you have to do is show your membership and pay $5.00. For a list of their talks please click here.
The April Leaf can be found here.
Joe Lamp’l from Joe gardener podcast and "Growing a Greener World" is hosting an ecological gardening summit with well renowned speakers including Doug Tallamy. for more information click here.
NEW SINCE MARCH 22, 2024
The March 21 meeting was a fun member interactive in-person meeting . Knowledgeable members shared their gardening expertise on the following topics: Starting from seeds; Plant ID; Pruning; and Soil.
On April 18 Tamara Litke will speak on the topic of "Ecological Gardening". For more information click here.
The March Leaf can be found here.
UBC Mid March in the Garden can be found here.
NEW SINCE MARCH 7, 2024
The March meeting is for members only and will only be held in-person with no Zoom due to the format of the meeting. For more information click here.
The BCCGC March 2024 Bulletin can be found here.
UBC March in the Garden information can be found here.
The Alpine Garden Club of BC 2024 Spring Plant Show and Plant Sale will be held on Saturday April 6th, 2024 from 11 am -to 3 pm at Floral Hall, VanDusen Gardens,37th & Oak Street, Vancouver.Free Admission
The Juried Show features exhibits in dozens of categories – many alpine, woodland and other rare species, as well as unique trough presentations and Bonsai.
The Sale includes not only alpines and woodland plants, but many more from our members’ gardens and from some small BC nurseries – rhodos, trees, ground covers, perennials, and of course a great collection of seeds from our members around the world.
Photo Credit
Photos in the header are courtesy of Peter Kennedy.