Upcoming Events
Thursday Apr 9 2020 (cancelled): Carol Huggler on the Flora of Newfoundland
Due to the COVID-19 advisories, this event will not take place. If advisories change to allow our events to continue we will inform you. Carol visited Newfoundland in 2018, motivated by the NARGS annual conference in St John's. We will see her in-depth exploration...
Friday May 15 2020 (cancelled): Rob Staniland on Rock Garden Design and Construction in Calgary
Due to the COVID-19 advisories, this event will not take place. If advisories change to allow our events to continue we will inform you. Rob Staniland will cover the basics of rock garden building for Calgary conditions and materials, addressing the question "Where...
Saturday May 30, 2020 (cancelled): CRAGS Plant Sale, noon to 3pm
Due to the COVID-19 advisories, this event will not take place on this date. If advisories change to allow our events to continue we will inform you. We may offer an alternate sale format at a later date. Open to the public. We are pleased to again offer alpine and...
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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