Membership Renewal
Membership renewal forms for 2026 have been sent out to all members and are due by December 31.
2026 LVGC Plant Sale Date has been set!
The 2026 LVGC plant sale will be held on May 9, 2026. As we get closer to the date more information will be posted here.
LVGC Annual Plant Sale – May 10, 2025
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Lynn Valley Garden Club Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. We appreciate your support. Donations to community organisations will be announced at the Annual General Meeting in November 2025 and will be posted here at that time.
The Leaf Newsletter
If you are a member, but somehow you are not getting The Leaf - please contact lvgcnewsletter@gmail.com - and your email will be verified.
As of September 18, 2025, the Lynn Valley Garden Club will have a new meeting place: the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club's Clubhouse at 249 East 24th Street, North Vancouver. (For a map click here).
We have a 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.
Until we have a better understanding of the capacity of our new venue the Lynn Valley Garden Club is pausing accepting new members. If you are interested in putting your name on the wait list, please send an e-mail to lvgc.membership@gmail.com.
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 OCTOBER 28, 2025
On October 16, 2025 Gerri Willms, President of the BC Floral Art Society created several Fall and Winter floral arrangements which were given away as door prizes for the evening. For more information click here.
On November 20 Dr. Christine Thurling, Executive Director of GRIN (Green Roof Infrastructure Network of BC)will speak on the topic of geen roofs and green infrastructure and urban ecology as appropriate to North Vancouver.
The October Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
On September 18, 2025, six members of the Lynnn Valley Garden Club spoke on the following topics: Saving seeds, Digging and transplanting shrubs, Hostas, Garlic, Weeds, and a Demonstration on planting a container for fall. For more information click here.
On October 16 Gerri Willms of the BC Floral Art Society will create several Fall and Winter floral arrangements which we will give away as door prizes for the evening.
The September Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE JUNE 17, 2025
There is no general meeting on June 19, 2025. Members only will be able to tour the YWCA Rooftop Garden. Click here for more information.
The June Leaf can be found here.
There are no meetings during the months of July and August.
The September 18 meeting will be held at the new venue - The North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club Clubhouse at 249 East 24th Street , North Vancouver. The format of the meeting is to be announced early in September.
NEW SINCE MAY 28, 2025
On May 15, Linda Gilkeson spoke on the topic of "Where have all the insects gone?". Click here for more information.
There is no general meeting on June 19, 2025. Members only will be able to tour the YWCA Rooftop Garden. Click here for more information.
The Lynn Valley Club Garden Tour will be held on July 5, 2025 - For Members Only. For more information click here.
The May Leaf can be found here.
NEW SINCE MAY 1, 2025
On May 15 Linda Gilkeson will be speaking on the topic of "Where have all the insects gone?" Please note this is a zoom session only for members only. There will not be an in-person meeting. For more information click here.
On April 24, 2025, a representative of the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spoke on the topic of Firesafe for our Community Gardens. Click here for more information.
The April Leaf can be found here.
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.
Photo Credit
Photos in the header are courtesy of Peter Kennedy.