An introduction to growing vegetables from seed. This course will cover topics such as, selecting the best types of seed, maturity dates, GMO seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, starting early indoors, and planting direct in the garden. The section on starting indoors will discuss different light systems, preventing leggy seedlings and how to harden off seedlings […]
Tuesdays, January 14 and 21, 2025 This is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the […]
Aaron Day, Program Manager, Forestry at Credit Valley Conservation joins us to discuss his experiences in forestry, the challenges and opportunities facing forests, and some actions Credit Valley Conservation is taking to create and conserve forests in the watershed.
Wednesdays, January 29, February 5, 12, and 19, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM This course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables […]
“It starts with a seed” is the theme of the 21st Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday event. Featuring a large hall full of seed vendors, plant vendors, and other participants.
