Are you curious (even frustrated) about changes to the scientific names of plants? Tony Reznicek will discuss how the name changes illuminate how plants evolved and how they are related. He’ll talk about interesting breakthroughs allowing us to use the genes of plants...
LAST CHANCE PLANT SALE! 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm. Outside, weather permitting. Marilyn is a CRAGS member with a longstanding interest in wildflowers and is a native of the east coast of Australia. This trip was the result of a long standing wish to see some of the...
Please note this is the third Thursday of the month. Jiri will talk about the design and cultivation of alpines in various types of rock gardens, and also about his experiences with Daphnea and Saxifrages, which are good plants for our local gardens. Jiri is a key...
Invite a friend! We are pleased to again offer alpine and rock garden plants and materials for sale. Plants suitable for various environments will be available; whether rock garden, alpine bed, or container. Many of these plants are not available at local garden...
Invite a friend! This month’s meeting will be a kaleidoscope and eclectic mixture of different topics. We are looking forward to seeing 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...
April 13th 7:15 Growing Pains: lessons from the botanic gardens at Olds College By Jane Reksten This talk will introduce you to the wonderful gardens at Olds College, and illustrate some of the lessons learned. The 15-year-old part of the garden still exhibits great...
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