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Mill Bay Community Flower and Garden Show
June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grow and Go in 2023!
Whether you are a gardening expert or the proud owner of a balcony jungle, the Mill Bay Community Flower and Garden Show will prime you for a season of gardening success. Please join us Saturday, June 03, between 9 and 2 PM at Cobble Hill Hall to celebrate gardening and raise funds for the local charities we support! Entry is just $2 (children free).
Established shortly after the end of WWII, the show brings Mill Bay, Cobble Hill and Shawnigan Lake together to share our common love of gardening and community.
Grow!
Do you have a breathtaking Austin rose? A perfect snap pea? Ready to try your hand at a whimsical flower-arranging challenge such as “Mad Hatter”, “Sunshine” or “Bet Your Boots”? Beginners to experts – all gardeners young and old – are welcome. Download the exhibitors’ guide at www.millbaygardenclub.com/show to discover dozens of classes and a few simple rules for entries.
Go!
Help Support Local Charities
Looking for something practical? Or just fun? Bid on exciting products and services donated by local artisans, sponsors, businesses and club members. The Silent Auction benefits both local charities and the Mill Bay Garden Club bursary, which supports local students aspiring to careers in agricultural and horticultural studies.
Shop at Our Garden Market and Enjoy Yummy Food
Stroll through our outdoor market and shop for the bedding plants, flowers and garden paraphernalia you need to take your personal paradise to the next level. Celebrate spring at the South Cowichan Healthcare Auxiliary Strawberry Tea in support of the Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Place and hospice.
Learn More About Gardening
When to plant dahlias? Are fuchsias winter hardy? Is there a yellow rhododendron? Ask our Master Gardeners any question you may have – from soil to seeds to shrubs. They have the answers.
Admire the Exhibits
Roses, peonies, ferns, hostas and more – the glorious winners will be on display. Vote for the best and most creative designs to help decide the People’s Choice Award.