NEWS photo Cindy Goodman Babes in bloom BABY daffodils, now available at local markets and nurseries, are just the thing for spring. by Design FURNITURE & INTERIORS Moving end of April Sale on Now! - Come on by! 1589 Pemberton Ave., N. Vancouver j B For details call (604) 980-4112 Need Sunshine? Skylights on Sale Now! 4 ‘ ‘Supply & intl. © Exterior/Interior Doors _ "@ Wood, Vinyl & Aluminum Windows ® Skylights ¢ Home Security Your North Shore Professional for over 17 years PROJECT MANAGEMENT CORP. Quality & integrity. 984-0070 TODAY: The Alpine Garden 7 its Spring Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Floral Hall at at VanDusen Garden. TODAY: The annual SPCA Plant Sale takes place at the Vancouver shelter, 1205 East 7th Ave. from 10 am. to 3 p-m. Bring questions for mas- ter gardeners who will be on hand. Proceeds support the SPCA. If you have any plants to donate please call 521-5285. TUESDAY, APRIL 18: Learn to create a mini-garden using containers and planter Sunday, April 16, 2000 - Nortn Shore News ~ 25 EN boxes. The course is offered by North Shore | Continuing Education from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, F more information, lox 2000 Course Calendar. THURSDAY, APRIL 26: The Vancouver Rhododendron Society is pleased to present renowned plant hunter, Keith Rushworth, from the U.K., who will be speaking at the society’s monthly meeting about “Rhodoedendrons of Vietnam, Bhutan and Tiber.” The meeting opens at 7:35 p-m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th and Oak Street in Vancouver. Admission is free, non-members are welcome. SATURDAY, APRIL 22: The B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society is holding its annual Plant, Bake & Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden. For information, call John at 856-3064 or Peggy at 524-0407. SATURDAY, APRIL 29: The Friends of Park and Titford Garden are holding their third annual Spring Plant Sale tron mM. to + p.m, at d Plants at The Park and ‘Tilford Gardens in North Van. SATURDAY, APRIL 29: Create a gorgeous hangin basket with Bill Reid, W.V. parks superintendent, who will lead you through the planting rocess. Two sessions at Klee Wyck Nursery: from 9 to 11:30 a.m.; or 12:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, see the Spring and Summer Leisure Guide for West Vancouver. SUNDAY, APRIL 30: VanDusen Garden hoids its 23rd annual Humongous Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As well as featuring 35,000 plants for sale, CBC TV’s The Canadian Gardener, David Tarrant, will be on hand to meet the public while promot- ing the Garden’s upcoming Flower & Garden Show. VanDusen’s Master Gardeners will also be there to give free expert advice on plant selec- ton, plant care, disease preven- tion and treatment. Admission to the garden, located at 525] Oak Street in Vancouver, is that day. For more information call the 24-hour Information Line at 878-9274. THURSDAY, MAY 4: Irwin Park clementary school is hold- ing its ninth annual Garden Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will feature a large selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and hanging baskets. The hanging baskets come in moss, cedar and plastic containers with a choice of shade- or sun- hardy plants. Master gardeners are also to be on hand to answer questions. The school is located at 2455 Haywood Ave. in West Van. GREEN GUIDE is a weekly Sunday column. If your business or charity is planning a garden- ing event, send in your informa- tion as early as possible to Deana Lancaster ¢/o the Novth Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, B.C., send e- mail to .Prior ity is given to fundraising events and shows taking place on the North Shore. : “EASTER FUN AT CAPILANO MALL, SATURDAY APRIL 22, 1-4 PM: Our Fabulously Fuzzy Easter Bunny wants you to hop on down to Capilano Mall for an eggstra special afternoon of fun. We have all kinds of eggs-cellent activities including Easter treats, face painting and Lewiscraft Kids Crafts. So hop on down. Sears ¢ Wal-Mart © Fabricland 935 MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCOUVER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL 980-8561