FREE: Victoria Horticultural Society Meeting

Tues Nov 7, 2023 7pm Garth Homer Society, 813 Darwin Avenue The Victoria Horticultural Society (VHS) is the region's oldest gardening community comprised of enthusiastic gardeners of all ages and abilities. The next meeting is our AGM when a new board of directors is elected, followed by "The Complete Talk on Ground Covers." Gary Lewis, owner of Phoenix Perennials in Surrey, BC will present on the benefits of using ground cover plants for texture, beauty and diversity in landscaping, creating wildlife habitats, and contributing to sustainable garden practices. His award-winning destination nursery and garden centre sources plants from all over the world and some will be for sale at the meeting. Gary is an author, regular speaker on TV and radio, and botanical tour leader. https://www.phoenixperennials.com 7pm: AGM and Business Meeting followed by Tea Break and Lucky Draws 8pm: Speaker Presentation with Slides 9pm: Conclusion Visitors are most welcome; the $5 guest admittance fee can be applied to a VHS membership. Check out the lending Library, Plant Stall, Parlour Show entries, visit the Master Gardeners, Veggie Group and Garden Tour displays and chat with fellow gardening enthusiasts! Free parking behind the building or in the adjacent Saanich Municipal Hall parking lot.