Fraser Pacific Rose Show Information
In order to be able to enter the Fraser Pacific Rose Show this year it is necessary to:
1) obtain an secret entry number for both the Horticultural divisions and the Floral Art Division. This can be done ahead of time by emailing Rosemary Moskal at: rosemoskal@shaw.ca or calling her at 1-604-392-3982 after April 15th.
2) There is a cut-off for the FA entries of Tuesday June 21st 2022 at 9:00PM
3) For entries you need special entry cards for each entry in both the FA and Horticultural divisions supplied by FPRS (green for Horticultural and white for FA divisions)
4) These cards will be available ahead of time at our last meeting prior to the Rose Show on Saturday June 18th at the Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam at 1:30pm to 4:00pm in the Centennial room.
5) To enter the Horticultural divisions you can still receive an entry number and green cards from 6:15AM until 9:40AM on Saturday June 25th at the Dogwood Pavilion by which time all entries must be placed inside the hall for judging.
The Floral Art Rules & Regulations for our Rose Show in June, with the FA schedule can be found here.
NEW BOOKS ADDED TO THE NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY (2020)
We have received a letter from the North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL) outlining the new books they ordered using our 2020 donation. See below for a list of the new books on order and click on the title for the link to their information in the library catalogue:
Windcliff: A Story of People, Plants, and Gardens
Growing Under Cover: Techniques for A More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden
Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots
Stay Grounded: Soil Building for Sustainable Gardens
Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden
NEW BOOKS ADDED TO THE NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY (2018)
We have received a letter from the North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL) outlining the new books they ordered using our $200 donation. See below for a list of the new books received and links to their information in the library catalogue:
Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs: 377 Flower Varieties for a Vibrant Garden by Creative Homeowner
Backyard Bounty: the Complete Guide to Year-Round Gardening in the Pacific Northwest (revised and expanded 2nd edition) by Linda Gilkeson
Brilliant & Wild: A Garden from Scratch in a Year by Lucy Bellamy
Colour Your Garden: Exciting Mixtures of Bulbs and Perennials by Jacqueline van der Kloet
DK Pests and Diseases by Andrew Halstead
The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden by Lee Reich
The Less is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard by Susan Morrison
Organic Gardening Techniques: Expert Advice on Planting, Growing, and Caring for Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs by Nick Hamilton
New Books Added to the North Vancouver District Public Library (2017)
LVGC donated $200 to North Vancouver District Public Library in August –here is a list of the books on order:
100 Easy-to-grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens, by Johnson, Lorraine
Beth Chatto’s Shade Garden, by Chatto, Beth
Designing with succulents, by Baldwin, Debra Lee
Encyclopedia of landscape design
The new vegetables, herbs & fruit by Biggs, Matthew
New wild garden: natural style planting and practicalities by Hodgson, Ian
Peony: the best varieties for your garden, by Michener, David C.
New Books Added to The North Vancouver District Public Library (September 2016)
We have had a letter from the North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL) outlining the new books they ordered using our $200 donation. See below for a list of the new books received and links to their information in the library catalogue:
Authentic Garden: Naturalistic and Contemporary Landscape Design
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/753070032_authentic_garden
Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/751300032_authentic_japanese_gardens
Bunny Williams on Garden Style
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/751474032_bunny_williams_on_garden_style
Climbing and Rambler Roses
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/744115032_climbing_and_rambler_roses
Grow Native: Bringing Natural Beauty to your Garden
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/751475032_grow_native
The New Canadian Garden
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/725889032_the_new_canadian_garden
The Plant Lover’s Guide to Clematis
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/754055032_the_plant_lovers_guide_to_clematis
Victory Gardens for Bees: a DIY guide to saving the bees
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/750394032_victory_gardens_for_bees
New books added to the Lynn Valley Public Library (May 2016)
The Garden club donated $$ to North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL). The library sent a “thank you” letter and enclosed a list of three new gardening titles in their collection and two books that are currently on order. Here are the titles and links to their records in the library catalogue:
Gardening With Less Water: Low-tech, Low-cost Techniques : Use Up To 90% Less Water In Your Garden https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/726541032_gardening_with_less_water
The New Canadian Garden
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/725889032_the_new_canadian_garden
Plants With Style: A Plantsman's Choices for A Vibrant, 21st-Century Garden
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/726262032_plants_with_style
ON ORDER:
Plant Lover’s Guide To Salvias
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/729901032_the_plant_lovers_guide_to_salvias
Understanding Roots: Discover How To Make Your Garden Flourish
https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/729899032_understanding_roots