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Join the club!!
Memberships available now! (2025-2026) 
for $20 single and $30 family. Visitors pay $5 at  a meeting, so join now! 

Steps for joining:
Step One Fill in the form at this link - please read the intro for the information you'll need.  https://forms.gle/yhJtkpXigR75s7uv5

Please read the whole "step two."  (this info is also on the form)
Step Two Pay by etransfer to smbgardeningclub@gmail.com making sure you put a "message" on your etransfer with some identifying info. If you prefer to pay by cash or cheque, you can do that at a meeting. ​​​

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Remember that in January and February we will be meeting on the THIRD SATURDAY in the afternoon at St Luke's United Church, 5374 St. Margaret's Bay Rd. in Upper Tantallon.

See you in January on the 17th at 2 pm!

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Making the Most of Winter

with Georgina Tarrant

This presentation will explore both the aesthetic and ecological benefits of adding winter interest to your garden. Whether you are interested in creating a dedicated winter garden, want to add colour to your winter landscape or support wildlife in your garden, this talk is for you! From trees to groundcovers, Georgina will highlight plants that add colour, texture and structure to the winter garden, and discuss their characteristics. Her presentation will include plants native to our region, and she will highlight species that provide food and shelter for winter wildlife.

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Georgina is the current Landscape Designer at Bloom Greenhouse and Garden Centre. Australian by birth, she has called Nova Scotia home for 25 years. She studied Plant Science at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, is passionate about plants of all shapes and sizes, and loves to experiment in her own gardens. Her special interests include shade gardening, native plants, insect-friendly landscapes, and deer-resistant plants. She believes every garden has a unique character, and strives to unlock potential during her design work for Bloom. When not designing and gardening, Georgina loves to explore wild and managed landscapes locally and while travelling. During the winter she can frequently be found curling, starting seeds, or buried under a pile of gardening books. ​

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FIRST FREE WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS in 2026

Learn how to become a better plant parent to your house plants!

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Year Round Houseplant Care Workshop

Saturday January 24th from 2-4 pm at St. Luke's United Church. Pre-register after reading the description!

 

Last year's workshop was a great success and we were encouraged by attendees to reoffer in 2026.  The workshop will be given by Penny Irving, an indoor plant parent and enthusiast who has had a lifetime of experience caring for and propagating indoor plants. 

Discover secrets to growing beautiful, healthy indoor plants year round. Learn about common pests and how to manage them, proper watering techniques, assess natural light and humidity levels, and how to easily propagate plants from cuttings. Bring a houseplant that needs repotting and we will show you the 'do's and don'ts' of repotting your houseplants.

 

This workshop is FREE for paid members. Renew now by following the instructions on this page if you haven't renewed for 2025-2026.


What to Bring:

  1. A house plant that needs repotting

  2. A pot that is 2 to 4 inches larger in diameter. The pot must have drainage holes. 

  3. Gloves and pruning scissors 

  4. We will provide fresh regular potting soil and a variety of reusable plastic garden pots for those who need one.

  5. If you are repotting a succulent, cacti or orchid, please bring your own appropriate potting soil.

 

Pre-register Space is limited to 20 people. 

Please register using this link to the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration form has been received. 

https://forms.gle/c2APgJtc86XyT6XM6

IMPORTANT  How to transport your plant in winter
Place your plant in a plastic bag to catch any water or soil that may spill.
then place it in a strong paper bag or box for transport. Wrapping newspaper around your plant will add extra protection from the cold and protect stems and leaves from physical damage. Come straight to the workshop from home with your plant.

       
Seedy Saturday 2025
 

We had a very successful Seedy Saturday with over 500 people coming through the door, and about 50 volunteers for organizing, running the event and cleaning up afterwards. We couldn't do it without these willing hands! Thanks again to Niki Jabbour, Elizabeth Peirce, Chris Hall, Chris Radimer and Chris Sanford - our speakers. Our 14 vendors were all enthusiastic and it was great seeing everyone again this year. We had three info tables too, well-attended. With the seeds and plant material we all bought, we look forward to lots of wonderful planting and growing this spring, summer and fall. Thank you! And we wanted to share our list of sponsors again, along with advertisers and supporters! It was a fantastic day all 'round. How about a round of applause for Certainly Cinnamon?

Your SMBGC Executive and Seedy Saturday team

Our Sponsors, Advertisers and Supporters appreciate your patronage year-round! 

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