Upcoming Events
Thurs Feb 10, 2022 7:30pm: Paul Spriggs on Cracks and Crevices
Cracks and Crevices -- a Zoom talk on crevice gardens presented by Paul Spriggs Paul, who spoke to CRAGS in 2016 , will touch on aspects of crevice gardening including History, Design, and Construction. He will also show some examples of some fine international...
Thurs Mar 10, 2022 at 7:30pm: Nick Courtens on Creating the Caucasus Crevice Garden
The Caucasus mountains of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are home to some of most beautiful species of mountain plants in the world. With the ever expanding Alpines Of The World plant collection at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, the Caucasus collection was the next place...
Calgary Rock & Alpine Garden Society (CRAGS) is a group interested in growing alpine plants in Calgary’s challenging climate. Alpine plants are perennials found near or above the tree line in mountainous areas.
Why garden with rock and alpine plants?
- compact size means more variety in a small space
- hardy plants, well-suited to Calgary’s climate
- unique and diverse plants from the mountain regions of the world
- small troughs or large crevice gardens can be showcases
- native plants support pollinators
- use of rocks and alpine plants is inspired by nature
Join CRAGS and learn from interesting speakers about plants, garden design, and travel by plant-lovers, enjoy workshops to advance your gardening skills, be inspired by local garden tours (members only), get friendly advice and support, and make new friends in a small club.
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