Gardening
With ample sunshine, mild weather and a good supply of rain, you’d think gardeners would be thrilled with Pender Harbour. You’d be right; the area is a paradise for gardeners
There are a few challenges, but not much to worry about when your garden can have palm trees, roses blooming in December and fresh veggies almost year-round.
Gardening Activities
Pender Harbour Garden Club
Do you have a passion for ornamental plants, landscaping and gardening? Join Pender Harbour Garden Club members at their monthly meetings, trade seeds and cuttings, enjoy social events and help in community horticultural projects.
For more information, call 604-883­
-0259. Offsite link: Pender Harbour Garden Club.
Caron Garden Tours
For an interesting afternoon between April and September, book a group tour at Caron Gardens. Learn more>>.
Gardening Events
Rhododendron Festival
Caron Gardens’ annual Rhododendron Festival in May showcases hundreds of varieties of rhododendrons and other local plants.
Seedy Saturday
Pender Harbour’s first Seedy Saturday in March, 2010, to featured a seed swap, plant and garden-related vendors and food at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. For more information, call Teri McLean, 604-883­
-2817. Offsite link: Earthsave Canada.
Gardening Workshops
Gardening, landscaping and floral photography workshops are held from spring to fall at Caron Gardens.
Gardening courses and workshops are occasionally offered through the Pender Harbour Community School.
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