4s FIOME & GARDEN north shore news Boxing up your wall displays LOOKING for a fun way to display your col- lection of antique fish- ing lures or miniature animals? Small shelf boxes can be found in craft stores and sone department stores. They are inexpensive and can be paint- ed or stained to match any decor. Materials: small shelf box collection of miniature items paint or stain paint brushes small hanging nail If you’re planning on staining or painting your box, give yourself a day ahead to do this process. Once completed , attach a a small finishing nail at the back of the box for hanging. Place your items on the shelves. Some may have to be glued to stay in place. From page 22 where garden creatures and blooms abound in beaded jewelry, hand bags, wall deco- rations and more. At the Crafthouse Gallery, 1386 Cartwright St., Granville Island, Vancouver. TODAY: Students in the Master Gardening program at VarDusen Gardens will be holding a clinic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dykhof Nurscries, 460 Mountain Hwy. Drop by for information or answers to your gardening questions. APRIL 24 & 25: The Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society is holding its annual Bonsai Art Show in the gym- nasium of the Vancouver Formosa Academy., 5621 Killarney St., in Vancouver. Eighty Bonsai, 60 art works, workshops and demonstra- tions will be featured from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. APRIL 24: Proceeds from a plant and book sale held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Vancouver SPCA shelter, 1205 East 7th Ave. will sup- port the organization. Annual, herbs, perennials and more will be featured. See 0K Another idea is te place your collection box to sit on a small wall sconce on the wall. These display boxes are perfect for miniature animals ina children’s reom and make A nice gift for a new baby. — Barb Lunter is a West Vancouver resident. Her floral products are available at Avant Gardener, 1460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, Send questions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H 4. You can also check out her Web site at . APRIL 28 TO MAY 2: The Vancouver Orchid Society is hosting the 16th World Orchid Conference at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The theme is conservation and the conference will — feature displays, sales and educational programs. Tickets are avail- able from GardenWorks garden centres. Call 536- 8185. See the Web site at for daily program details. APRIL 29: Irwin Park elementary school is holding its Eighth Annual Garden Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A large sciection of annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets will be available, just in time for Mother’s Day! All selections will be GST ww, NEWS photo Mike Wakeficld A disptay case for miniature collectibles is easy to put together and !ooks great in a child’s room. and PST free, master garden- ers will be in attendance to answer gardening ques- tions. The school is located at 2455 Haywood Ave. in West Van. MAY 1: Highlands clemen- tary school is holding its third annual Garden Sale from 10 am. to 3 p.m. Annuals, perennials and hanging bas- ets will be featured and mas- ter gardeners will be present to answer questions. The school is located at 3150 Colwood Dr. in North Van. MAY 1 & 2: The Vancouver Ikebana Association is holding its Spring Show at the Oakridge Centre Auditorium from noon to 5 p.m. More than 50 Ikebana designs will be featured, as well as demon- strations at I p.m. and 3 p.m. on both days. Admission is $3, $2.50 for seniors. MAY 4: John Stuart, the curator of the North Vancouver Museum will be hosting a “Talk and Walk” tour of North Vancouver: The Garden City. 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