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To ALL the Volunteers of HCP past and present ...THANK YOU
This year marks the 71st anniversary of National Volunteer Week (April 06-13, 2014) in Canada, demonstrating the enduring importance of recognizing our country's volunteers for their vital contributions.
The volunteers of HCP have contributed their time, talent and passion over the years to our beautiful gardens.
The Gardens at HCP exist today because of the vision, dedication, and hard work of all those who have volunteered their time here.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart." ~Elizabeth Andrew
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April To-do List
by Linda Petite, Head Gardener
- plant brassicas root crops, celery, peas and greens outdoors now
- control snails and slugs
- optimum time to fertilize lawns
- prune spring flowering shrubs after blooms fade
- re-pot overgrown houseplants
- start fertilizing houseplants and all existing plantings after their winter rest
- check irrigation, hoses and sprinklers for damage
- deadhead spring flowering bulbs, but allow foliage to die down before removing
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On the Road again!
Linda and Jane are going on another road trip - this time to the UBC Botanical Garden and VanDusen - guided tours at both and then, time allowing to Phoenix Perennials.
Join us on Friday May 23rd. All the details to come.
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Message from the College:
- Just added - Online Botany 1
April 21 to May 25. Dive into the fascinating world of plant biology and learn at your own pace! Cost is $240 plus $20 for textbook. Details.  - Last chance until Fall:
One more BC Pesticide Applicator's License course and exam has been added this spring: Saturday and Sunday April 26 and 27, with the exam written Monday April 28 in the evening. Cost is $400 including the books and government exam fees. - Next part-time course is Plant ID 1 starting Tuesday May 27.
Contact the College office for full schedule and fees! (250) 479-3210 or [email protected]
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