NOW that spring is in the air it’s time to start thinking about brightening up your front entrances and patios with fresh and beautiful spring flow- ers. One way to do this is to assemble a Spring Hanging Basket. Assembled in less than 30 minutes, these baskets will easily add charm and colour to any front dor or deck corner. If properly watered and fertilized, they should last right into the summer! Materials: 1. wire: hanging basket frame (availa le at ours- eries): fresh moss (garden shops or your own backyard) planter box soil spring plants (primulas, ansies, primrose) a '. ivy and periwinkle garden gloves “To begin, place your moss on the bottom of the wire basket, green side out. Fill all sides with the - moss. Make sure you do not ~ leave any large holes. Once you are satisfied the - basket has enough moss, fill it with the soil leaving it a - half-inch from the top. Remove your small plants . “from their container. ~~ You are now ready to put ; your plants in the basket. ~ Start at the bottom of the - ~ Basket and push holes through the wire and moss Sunday, April 2, 2000 — — HOME AND GARDEN — | Keeping spring | hanging aroun NEWS photo Mike Wakefield WITH gpring piants and ivy you can create a hang- ing basket that will bring charm and colour to your front door. with a smal} garden tool or your fingers. Carefully push your plants into ‘the basket. It is important to work from the bottom up and place your larger plants on the very top. Ivy and periwinkle may be addéd to give a nice trail- ing touch to the sides and bottom. Finally, give your basket a thorough watering after you have moved it to its final | West Point Grey Academy 4125 West 8th Avenue - Vancouver, BC V6R 4P9 Oui are invited to apply For Grades 8-10 For September 2000 ‘Testing to take place on: Saturday, April 15th For more information, contact the Admissions office. T: (604) 222-8750 F: (604) 222-8756 Email: Headmaster@wogiss.oc.ca “A university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational schoo! offering classes Pre-K to 12 location. These plants enjoy plenty of sunshine and remember to fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season. — Barb Lunter is a West Vancouver resident. Send ques- tions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Are., North Vanconver, B.C., V7M 2H4. You can also check out her Web Site at <«members.home.net/ homeidens>. TUESDAY, APRIL 4: Join well-known gardening expert Sheila Watkins in her spectacu- lar ravine-side garden on Carmaria Crescent in North Van for a Spring Garden Workshop. A first-hand look and lots of tips on current organic gardening techniques, tested tried-and-true plants and seasonal gardening hints. The course is offered by North Shore Continuing Education from 9 a.m to noon. For more information, look at the 2000 Course Calendar. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5: The North Shore News’ own garden columnist Roy Jonsson will teach you to prepare and care for your hanging baskets, potted patio plants and win- dow boxes. Topics covered include: soil preparation, fer- tilizer, containers, plant selec- tion, presentation and mainte- nance. The course is offered by North Shore Continuing Education from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Carson Graham sec- ondary. For more information, jook. at the 2000 Course ’ Calendar. THURSDAY, APRII. 6: Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker is one of the most important botanists of the 19th Century and a key scientist of his age. In 1847 he began a two-year expedition to Sikkim, in the Himalayas. Because of it, thododendrons became. stars of 19th-century gardens. Dr Richard Stace-Smith is going to speak about Retracing Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's Expedition to Sikkim. This is one of the VanDusen Cedar Series Lecture and takes place at 8 p.m. in the Floral Hall. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members and can be obtained by calling 878-9821. The garden is at | ens Srey Chocolates April 3 thru April 20 CHOCOLATE BUNNIES Superior chocolate at far less than regular store prices. Lots of different shapes & sizes. Available in milk, dark chocolate & white chocolate. exainpies: 6” TALL 9350 up HEDGEHOGS sox of 20pc in fancy Easter box individually wrapped (50¢ each!) 12” TALL Many more instore savings! a Enter to Win : a ob. Giant t Bunny 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. THURSDAY, APRIL 6: Learn the growth habits of various plants and shrubs, the appropnate tools for pruning and the best annual pruning schedule for your garden. Bring a list of plants/shrubs/trees found in your garden to the course. This course is offered by W.V. Parks and Recreation and takes place at the West Van Community Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, see the Spring and Summer Leisure Guide, or call 925- 7270. APRIL 10 & 17: Create a country look for your cottage or family room with hand- made scatter rugs you've cre- ated from old clothing. Three techniques — braided, hooked and snipped — will be demon- strated and taught. Get lots of individual help as you make a small hot pad using each of the techniques. The course is offered by North Shore Continuing Education from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carson Graham ‘secondary. For more informa- tion, louk at the 2000 Course Calendar. TUESDAY, APRIL 11: Have fun planting a window box with locally grown herbs that you can take home and enjoy all season long. Learn about a variety of annual and perennial herbs, their botani- cal characteristics, growing conditions and some culinary information. The course is North Shore News - 31 offered by North Shore Continuing Education from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary. For more informa- tion, look at the 2000 Course Calendar. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12: Learn how you can transform your lawn into a natural mead- ow or prairie garden at Natural Selection: Gardening with Native Plants and Ornamental Grasses.“Part of the North 5 Turning a New Leaf... Spring Discussion and Workshop Series, this workshop will explore the suburban lawn from a community perspective through ecological garden design, native plants versus exotics and the asthetic and environmental benefits of grasses. The workshop takes place at 7 p.m., admission is free but space is limited. Cali to register or for more infor- mation: 984-9730. THURSDAY, APRIL 13: Staff members from West Van Florist’s garden centre will demonstrate many creative ideas for spring patio garden- ing. A vanty of beautiful dis- plays will be assembled to demonstrate how colour and texture can bring your balcony to life in the spring months. This course is offered by W.V. 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