If April showers bring May flowers, then May should be very beautiful in the Lower Mainland. Langley receives an average of 102 millimetres of precipitation in April every year, with this April looking to be no exception. Gardeners are getting primed to enjoy some sunshine and make the most of their outdoor space this spring.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, gardening questions abound. How does propagation work? Should you mulch around the base or add compost? To prune, or not to prune? Is lime important in your vegetable patch?
There is a large and growing public interest in natural gardening methods as people see the benefits for the health of their waterways, communities and families. If you are interested in learning simple ways to reduce or eliminate your use of cosmetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, look for the Township of Langley’s Grow Healthy, Grow Smart program information in all Township Community Centers, or drop-in at a sponsored workshop at Cedar Rim Nursery during the Garden Experts Weekend, April 28 and 29. Participate in presentations on natural fruit tree care and organic vegetable gardening, as well as other topics presented by authors of popular gardening books.
Natural gardening techniques also recognize the importance of pollinators in ornamental and food gardening. The Township of Langley’s Grow Healthy, Grow Smart program is hosting a workshop on Buzz Pollination, May 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Buzz pollination is a special technique not all bee species
are able to do and is very important for potatoes, blueberries, tomatoes and many other plants.
Workshop registration is not required. For more information call Langley Environmental Partners Society at 604-532-3511 or visit tol.ca/growhealthygrowsmart