In addition to our Zoom and in-person meetings, BGC members are also invited to view past recorded presentations at your leisure (password-protected):
2023 PROGRAM
BGC will always ensure to follow all required Covid sanitary regulations in force.
January 11, 2023: BGC Zoom Event & AGM: “Fabulous Foliage ” presented by Heinke Thiessen
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:00 pm EST.
This is a BGC Zoom event. Discover plants whose ornamental value goes beyond their flowers. Heinke’s interest in plants led to the formation of her own landscape company, teaching in the horticultural program at Sheridan College and becoming an accredited horticulture and floral design judge. She is now retired but continues to pursue her interest in horticulture and floral design.
Please note that we will first begin with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) prior to our main event.
Members who are registered for 2023 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership, or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
February 8, 2023: BGC Zoom Event: “Lesser Known Perennials“, presented by Master Gardener Robert Pavlis
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:00 pm EST.
This is a BGC Zoom event. Tired of Hostas, Day Lilies, and other common perennials? Robert will get you interested in growing some less common perennials. Containing lots of photos, this presentation will be fun and fast paced. Robert Pavlis is a Master Gardener with a background in chemistry, and is a popular speaker, author, article contributor, blogger and self-avowed “plantaholic”. His private 6-acre garden has about 3,000 perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees.
Members who are registered for 2023 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership, or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
February 22, 2023: PCHS Zoom Event: “Succulents“, presented by Christie Lovat of McGill University, PHD, Department of Plant Science
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:30 pm EST.
BGC members are invited to this Zoom event hosted by the Pointe Claire Horticultural Society. This large plant family ranges from hardy perennials to plants that work well indoors. Their varied shapes and textures have something for everyone!
Members who are registered for 2023 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership, or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
March 8, 2023: In-Person Event: “Preparing Your Vegetable Seeds for Success“ presented by Trevor Manning of Urban Seedling
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST.
Urban Seedling is a Montreal-based family-owned business that specializes in creating and installing organic vegetable gardens in urban areas. They use heirloom and heritage seedlings as often as possible to produce top-quality vegetables. Trevor Manning will step through what we need to do to prepare our vegetable seeds for success in the garden!
April 12, 2023: In-Person Event: “Eat Your Garden: Serious Edible Landscaping” presented by Christie Lovat of McGill University, PHD, Department of Plant Science
Location: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TO CENTENNIAL HALL, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE to Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd.
In this presentation about permaculture gardening with edible perennials, Christie discusses how to grow and where to find over 30 species of edible perennials (and even a few houseplants!). Plants are divided into their role in the garden, from ground covers all the way to fruit trees, and range from the humble raspberry to prickly pears cacti and seedless pomegranate.
May 10, 2023: In-Person Event: “Irrigating our Gardens and What You Need to Know” presented by Katherine Pinnell, member of the Beaconsfield Garden Club
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Proper irrigation is a garden essential. Katherine will walk us through what we need to know about irrigating our gardens and how watering systems can help us with this important task.
May 13, 2023: BGC Plant Sale
Location: Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: Doors open at 10AM. Sale ends at noon or when plants run out.
It’s that time of the year again!!
Don’t miss the garden club’s popular plant sale where we sell many different plants from our members’ gardens. Arrive early as plants go quickly!
May 26, 2023: BGC at Marché BEAU Farmers Market
Location: Corner of Beaconsfield Blvd and Fieldfare Ave
Time: 3-6pm
Come say hello to some of your executive committee members who will be promoting our club at the start-up of Marché BEAU Farmers Market. Marché BEAU is a weekly farmers’ market featuring local growers and food-related purveyors.
June 3, 2023: Walking Tour of Historical Properties of South East Beaconsfield, led by Pauline Faguy-Girard, President of The Historical Society of Beaurepaire-Beaconsfield Rain or Shine
Location: Meet at St. James Park, Lakeshore Road East of St. Charles,
Corner of Kirkwood & Lakeshore Road, Beaconsfield
Time: 10AM-12noon
Come join us on this walking tour of historical properties of south-east Beaconsfield. The cost is $5 per person. There will be a maximum of 20 in the group. Walking shoes, a hat and water are suggested. The tour will be held rain or shine, and only cancelled if there is a storm. We will finish at St. James park with a light refreshments. Registration is required, please check your BGC email communications for details.
Note – Please park at the St. Edmund’s Church parking lot, 105 Beaconsfield Blvd, corner of St. Charles Blvd. No parking on Lakeshore Rd.
June 4, 2023: West Island Citizen Advocacy’s (WICA) Annual Garden Tour
Location: Pointe-Claire and Kirkland
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
This garden tour is a fund-raiser for West Island Citizen Advocacy (WICA). Eight gardens in Pointe-Claire and Kirkland will be part of this self-directed tour. A scavenger hunt, prizes and tea party are included. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased on-line or through WICA’s office.
August 19, 2023: Pop-Up Garden Tour – A Young Garden in Progress (Rain or Shine)
Location: Communicated via BGC Communications email
Time: 10am-11:30am
Join us, rain or shine, as one of our members shares the story of her young garden in its early stages. During the tour, she will discuss her plans for the garden’s future and the steps she has taken so far. It’s a casual and informal experience, perfect for those who are curious about gardening, looking for inspiration, or simply seeking a pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning!
See BGC Communications email for location details.
September 13, 2023: In-Person Event: “Ecological Considerations of Putting Our Gardens to Bed”, presented by Dr. Caroline Begg of McGill University, Department of Plant Science
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
BGC welcomes the return of Dr. Caroline Begg, a Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science at McGill University and Director of Internship. In her main interest of ecological agriculture, she researches practices focusing on soil and crop management. This is sure to be an enlightening session as we learn about the ecological factors to consider when we put our gardens to bed.
October 11, 2023: In-Person Event: “Poisonous Plant ID: Inside & Outside Our Homes”, presented by Mark Reynolds of Naughty Nettles Medicinals
Location: Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Please note that this meeting is at Centennial Hall.
Join us in the Halloween spirit as we look at the topic of Poisonous Plants. Ever wanted to improve your foraging skills but are concerned about the poisonous plants out there? This presentation by Mark Reynolds of Naughty Nettles Medicinals covers the most common poisonous plants (and their edible lookalikes) in and around our homes in Quebec and how to identify them.
A refreshing (non poisonous) local herbal tea provided by Mark will be served as part of the presentation.
November 8, 2023: In-Person Event: “Q&A on Your Problem Areas: Ask an Expert!” with Teresa Amorosa of West Island Nursery
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Local gardening expert, Teresa Amorosa of family-owned West Island Nursery, will be on hand to help tackle problem areas in our gardens that we need help with. Members will be asked to take photos of these troublesome areas and submit them along with their questions ahead of time. This will be an interactive and informative session not to miss!
December 6, 2023: In-Person Event: Outdoor Christmas Wreath Workshop with Beau Blooms
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Come create a beautiful Christmas wreath for your front door! A nominal fee will be charged. This workshop will require prior sign up and payment. Boughs and other materials are supplied by Beau Blooms. Maximum 20 participants.
Details will be communicated by BGC Communication.
2024 PROGRAM
January 10, 2024: BGC Zoom Event: AGM & “Climate Change and the Garden“ presented by Lorraine Johnston, author, speaker and “cultivation activist”
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:00 pm EST.
This is a BGC Zoom event. Please note that we will first begin with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) prior to our main event.
We are delighted to have well-known speaker Lorraine Johnston with us, author of numerous books on native plants, gardening for pollinators and restoring habitat. Lorraine will focus on action while addressing issues such as: How can we make our gardens resilient in an era of climate change, more frequent droughts, habitat loss and species decline? What are some of the connections between climate justice action and land-based practices such as gardening?
Members who are registered for 2024 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
February 14, 2024: BGC Zoom Event: “A Tour of Canada’s Garden Route”, by Michel Gauthier, Executive Director of the Canadian Garden Council
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:00 pm EST.
This is a BGC Zoom event.
Michel Gauthier, Director of the Canadian Garden Council takes us on a tour on Canada’s Garden Route. From Butchart Gardens, in BC to MUN Botanical Garden in Newfoundland, Canada has so many unique, exciting and renown garden experiences to offer. Discover how Canada’s Garden Route can help you “Live the Garden Life” when you travel!
https://livethegardenlife.gardenscanada.ca/canadian-garden-council/
Members who are registered for 2024 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
February 28, 2024: Zoom Event: : Topic to be Announced, hosted by the Pointe Claire Horticultural Society
Location: Virtual
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Please note that this Zoom event is hosted by the Pointe Claire Horticultural Society. Benefit from an additional session this month thanks to a reciprocal agreement we have with PCHS. Details to come.
Members who are registered for 2024 will receive an invitation by email. To request or renew a membership or to arrange a guest pass, please refer to the Membership page.
March 13, 2024: In-Person Event: : “Gardening for Birds”, presented by Le Nichoir
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre offers advice and education on wild bird conservation as well as rehabilitation of injured wild birds with the goal of releasing them back into nature. They specialize in the care of songbirds, aquatic birds and insectivorous birds.
April 10, 2024: In-Person Event: : “Native Plants of Quebec” presented by Krin Haglund of Jardin Buzz
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Krin Haglund is a native plant grower and founder of Jardin Buzz who encourages planting for pollinators and biodiversity. In this talk, Krin profiles some of Quebec’s beautiful native plants and shares how we can use them in our gardens. Learn how to create an exuberant native pollinator garden, even in small spaces, as well as discover techniques for saving and planting native plant seeds.
May 8, 2024: In-Person Event: : Topic to be Announced
Location: Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 7:30 pm EST. Please arrive by 7:15.
Details to come
May 11, 2024: BGC Plant Sale
Location: Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: Doors open at 10AM. Sale ends at noon or when plants run out.
It’s that time of the year again!!
Don’t miss the garden club’s popular plant sale where we sell many different plants from our members’ gardens. Arrive early as plants go quickly!