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Past Appearances
Where: Wildwood Community Centre (4411 Spruce Dr SW)
When:April 21, 2018
What: Expert Gardener Series 1
Learn the basics of gardening in this full day class – Part 1 of the Expert Gardener Series or register now at Eventbright (google expert gardener series)
Where: Spruce Cliff Community Centre
When:April 22, 2018
What: Expert Gardener Series 2
The much anticipated second part of our Expert Gardener Series is finally here. Register now so you are not disappointed. Classes are small and our gratitude to you is huge! Register today.
Where: CBC Radio Across BC
When:May 19, 2018
What:It’s the Long Weekend – Is it Warm Enough to Plant?
Horticultural Expert Donna Balzer chats with CBC host Sheryl Mackay on the long weekend – May 19th, 2018. We’ll chat about gardening in British Columbia over the long weekend and the launch of Donna’s new facebook LIVE event on Monday May 21, 2018 on her facebook page ! Don’t miss out. Listen up to see what you can and can’t do this weekend if you live and garden in BC.
Where: Gardenworks Burnaby
When:May 19, 2018
Book Signing Event
Horticulturist, Speaker and Author Donna Balzer will be chatting with gardeners and signing books at Gardenworks in Burnaby on May 19, 2018. Join us for these special in-store events from 11 AM to 4 PM. Check the appearance post for store locations and times.
Where: Facebook Live
When:May 21, 2018
What: Garden Chat Live on Facebook
What is your garden story? Donna has been gardening for over 30 years and she is still learning new things every day. Follow along on facebook and text us your comments and questions.
Where: CBC Radio Across Alberta
When:May 25, 2018
What: Garden Phone-In Radio Show on CBC Radio
Donna shares ideas across the province on CBC radio once a month. This month Early spring ideas include: seed your early peas, cabbage, potatoes, beets, chard, lettuce, arugula, Brussels sprouts, kale, radish, and turnips now. Transplant onions, shallots, garlic and yellow onions now too making sure they are shallow and not planted too deep.
Where: The Weekend Gardener with Niki Jabbour
When:June 3, 2018
What: Garden Phone-In Radio Show
Horticultural Expert Niki Jabbour interviews me about the Three Year Gardener’s Gratitude Journal: Part Diary, Part Personal Growing Guide and other garden questions that come up! Don’t miss out. The show is scheduled for June 3, 2018 at 7:30 AM PST or 11:30 EST on News 95.7 FM, or online at www.news957.com.
Where: St Stephens United Church Hall
When:June 5, 2018
What: Garden Talk
Our natural world is complex and connected. Even if you can’t see it or feel it you’ll survive and thrive when you make real connections. This keynote will connect the natural dots for you and leave you smiling at friends and family when you share nature’s good news stories.
Where: CBC Radio Across BC
When: June 9, 2018
What: Is it too late to plant?
Horticultural Expert Donna Balzer chats with CBC host Sheryl Mackay on June 9th, 2018. We’ll chat about gardening in British Columbia and little jobs in the garden coming up this month. Remember to watch Donna’s new facebook LIVE event on Mondays at 3 PM Pacific time or 4 PM Mountain time. Listen up to see what you can and can’t do this weekend if you live and garden in BC.
Where: Gardenworks Victoria
When:June 9, 2018
Book Signing for Gardener’s Journal
Horticulturist, Speaker and Author Donna Balzer will be chatting with gardeners and signing books at Gardenworks in Victoria on June 9, 2018. Join us for this special in-store event from 2-3:30 PM
Where: CBC Radio Across Alberta
When:June 22, 2018
What: Garden Phone-In Radio Show on CBC Radio
Callers share ideas with Donna and discuss the most environmentally effective solution to your garden problems.
Patio Prime-Time: Get your pots planted already and the patio dressed up. It’s a short season so get ready to grow. Tips & tricks
Where: CBC Radio Across BC
When: July 14, 2018
What: What Looks like Spit & Vomit in Your Garden?
Horticultural Expert Donna Balzer chats with CBC host Sheryl Mackay on July 14, 2018 from 1:45:25 to 1:53:60. We’ll chat about gardening in British Columbia and little jobs in the garden coming up this month. Remember to watch Donna’s new facebook LIVE event on Mondays at 3 PM Pacific time or 4 PM Mountain time.