Stay connected and get involved with the East Kildonan Garden Club! Here, you’ll find a chronological list of our upcoming events, from workshops and guest speakers to seasonal planting days and community gatherings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our events offer great opportunities to learn, share, and grow with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Check back regularly for updates, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event. If you are not a member or a friend wants to come along, you can pay the drop-in fee of $5.00

2025 Event Calendar

Tuesday, March 11: Vertical Gardening – Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

Mick Manfield is an enthusiastic gardener who has completed the Master Gardener, Master Composter and Square Foot Gardening instructor courses. He is passionate about passing on this knowledge to others
The Vertical Gardening Presentation will cover how plants grow vertically, what annuals and perennials you can grow in our zone, what methods are used to support them, and an overview of how to grow espalier, fan, and cordon fruit trees.

Tuesday, April 8: Garden Disease Mitigation In A Changing World – Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

Andy Tekauz is a Plant Pathologist.  He will share his knowledge on how to identify when your plants have a disease and what to do about it.  This is your chance to get information from an expert and have a healthy garden as a result.

Next Event: Tuesday, May 13:  Pruning Shrubs and Trees – Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

Jane Seniw is a talented and licensed arborist who will help us understand the ins and outs of pruning shrubs and trees.  She will discuss timing and how to approach any pruning task.  Come away with new knowledge, your trees and shrubs will appreciate it.

Wednesday, May 28,  Annual Plant Sale – Holy Eucharist Parish Hall, 460 Munroe Ave. 6 PM

Stock up on your plants for the seasons. Great selection, reasonable prices.

Tuesday, June 10:  Gardening: Your Health & Safety – Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

This will be a combined talk. Renata Cook is a retired nurse who will do a short talk on your Health and Safety while gardening, Val C. is a physiotherapist who will demonstrate stretching exercises so that you can garden more comfortably. Allan McPhaden from Lee Valley Tools will show us ergonomic tools and other items that will make it easier to garden along with some special items of interest.

Tuesday, September 9:   Overwintering Tender Annuals – Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

Igor Kaftan is a Master Gardener who has a passion for growing Coleus.  He will provide us with the information and tips to overwinter tender annuals.  Learn how to keep your new favourites safe and ready to go back in your garden for the next spring.

Tuesday, October 14:  Birdhouse Workshop – Cement Globes Valley Garden CC, 218 Antrim Rd. – 7 PM

Sharyn Wood will share her knowledge and teach us how to make a birdhouse.  This will be a fun evening and you will learn the tips on creating a new home in your backyard for a feathered friend. Dave Cook will show us how to make a cement globe for the garden.

Tuesday, November 18:  Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner

It will be a time to share a dinner with other members, take care of club responsibilities for the year and the upcoming year.  Find out who won the photo contests and gardens this year.  Truly an opportunity to enjoy photos of fabulous flowers, vegetables and yards.