This hands-on workshop will focus on transplanting seedlings, divisions and cuttings. Dress for outdoor work. Members $25, non-members $35. Time: 11am to 3pm. Contact president@crags.ca to register. Discussion will include: Optimal conditions for growing-on seedlings...
Feast your eyes on the wonderful carpets of wildflowers and the magnificent scenery of Switzerland. Many of our prized rock garden plants such as Trumpet Gentian come from the European Alps, and Julia Corden has led botanizing trips in this area. Julia Corden is...
Based on Rob’s experiences with his own gardens, his incessant questioning of many other local gardeners, and also experiences at the recent crevice garden project in Silver Springs, Rob will talk about materials and techniques specific to Calgary. He will cover...
We would love to see our fellow members’ photos from the last year or two, or your mini-talk about a garden topic! If you’ve had some great hiking or travelling, please show us the wildflowers and scenery. If you have a favourite garden plant or technique, please...
CRAGS member Irena travelled to Prague in May 2017 for this outstanding conference, which included talks and many garden tours of the incomparable Czech gardens. Czech gardeners have led the rock gardening world with their approach to crevice-style gardens. Irena...
Shawn Hillis will show us some of the wonderful species and hybrid Lady-Slipper Orchids that will grow in our area, and discuss how to plant and care for these gems in Calgary gardens. For over a decade, Shawn has operated his nursery Garden Slippers in Calgary,...
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