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Past Appearances
CBC’s Sheryl Mackay Shares the Garden Journal News!
What a thrill to go into downtown Vancouver to the big CBC building and meet NXNW host Sheryl Mackay in person this weekend! I have loved and followed her show for years and I have had some interviews with her over the phone and in the Victoria studio. But this time we met face to face.
Chat About Gardening – Skype Interview
Another media interview about the Three Year Gardener’s Gratitude Journal. This one is long so put on your headset and carry on with your other work…. that way you don’t have to see my messy office!
Where: Wildwood Community Centre, Calgary
When:January 20, 2018
What: Garden Expert Series Launch- Plan For & Grow Veggies
Are you already looking forward to spring gardening? Get a fresh start this season with Expert help. Learn about garden design, natural approaches to growing food, pests and plant varieties. Practice cleaning seeds, start your own microgreens, and draw a plan to suit your space. Advance sales open now. Win a free book. See details in full article.
Where: Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday
When: February 3, 2018
What: Sow & Grow A Better Food Garden on Vancouver Island
Come meet me in person on February 3rd in Qualicum Beach. Wanna grow a garden? I can show you how in three easy steps.
Where: Seattle Northwest Flower & Garden Show
When: February 10, 2018
What: Speaking
If you garden and you are limited to doing one thing, you must build better soil. But if you can do five things, you can build soil, add garden covers, plant vertical and pop-up gardens, juggle planting dates to stagger harvest and start saving the world one honeybee at a time. Get inspired and use your money and time to grow more food today.
Rainier Room 10:30 AM February 10, 2018
Where: Vancouver Home + Garden Show
When: February 24, 2018
What: Appearance at BC Greenhouse Builders Booth
I am visiting BC Greenhouse Builders booth 817 at the Vancouver Home + Garden Show from 11:00 AM – 4PM one day only! If you are thinking greenhouse growing and want to talk to me about the ins and outs of growing the best crops ever, drop by on February 24 and we can chat: bugs, start dates, fertilizers, lemons, tomatoes, soils.
Where: Calgary Home + Garden Show, BMO Centre Calgary
When: March 2 & 3, 2018
What: Sow & Grow Vegetable Gardens in Calgary
Calgary fans can meet me in person at this giant show in Calgary. Bring your gardening questions and get an advance chance to see and buy my new book before the official launch on March 16, 2018!
Where: Canada Blooms, Toronto
When: March 11, 2018
What: The Sweet Smell of Success: Gardener. Gratitude. Journal. — Tracking Your Success
Did Helpful Husband burn down your ornamental grasses with a flame thrower? Is it realistic to install a bee hive in an urban yard? How much laundry borax does it take to change a soil forever? Funny stories and more. Good for the soil and good for the soul. Come laugh with me as I launch my new book at Canada Blooms.
Where: The Learning Center, Green Calgary
When: March 15, 2018
What: Veggie 101: The Basics
Learn why and how to grow vegetables in a pot or a garden this summer with Calgary’s best gardeners. Bring your questions and get ready to grow in this introductory class to Vegetable growing.
Where: Wildwood Community Centre (4411 Spruce Dr SW)
When:March 16, 2018
What: Book Launch for Three Year Gardener’s Gratitude Journal
Are you looking forward to spring gardening but trying to remember what and how you got growing last year? With the Three Year Gardener Gratitude Journal as your guide you will never be left wondering what to do. Take the guesswork out of gardening by tracking your own garden hits and misses over time. Meet the authors, who are also gardeners, join us for a short garden talk, snacks, entertainment and a book signing with case lot deals and drinks.
Where: Calgary Seedy Saturday
When: March 17, 2018
What: Calgary Seedy Saturday
What are all the different terms used regarding seeds and how can we grow the best food ever? Join Donna Balzer as she entertains with her lively slide-illustrated talk. Find out why knowing about Parthenogenic and Hybrid may help or hinder your progress as a gardener when she covers the basics of getting started with seed this spring.
Where: Live Radio Interview
When: March 24, 2018
What: Speak to Don Burnett Kelowna
On March 24 at 9:05 AM Pacific time Don Burnett, Host of the Garden Show in Kelowna is chatting with me about the Three Year Gardener’s Gratitude Journal: Part Diary, Part Personal Growing Guide.
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