Charlottetown will take part in the fourth national Garden Days next month.
Events include family-friendly informational workshops on topics such as xeriscaping and alternatives to grass, fairy gardens, integrated pest management, healthy soil and beehives.
A new addition this year is a presentation by well-known gardening author Niki Jabbour, who will speak about extending the harvest into late fall and winter, and outline some of the best crops to grow in the colder months.
Other elements of Charlottetown Garden Days include the annual barrel planting competition with city council members, city hall staff and local businesses.
East Coast Art Party will host an event where participants will create a garden-themed painting.
When: June 9, 16, 19, 20
Admission: Free, except for the Art Party which requires $30 paid registration
Art Party registration: Pei.eastcoastartparty.com
Schedule of events: Charlottetown.ca/GardenDays
Author Niki Jabbour info: Nikijabbour.com
Make our Hometown Beautiful contest contact: [email protected] or 902-566-5546
In addition to the Garden Days events, residents are encouraged to enter the Make Our Hometown Beautiful contest. Entries will be judged on their unique features, variety and colour of flowers, design and overall aesthetics.
Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee said the event is a celebration of the vital role gardens and gardening plays in people’s lives and in the community.
“Our annual events for Charlottetown Garden Days are open to all ages and there’s a wide variety of topics being covered that are both fun and informative. We encourage the public to check out the schedule and join us for this national celebration.”
