TUESDAY, FEB. Stephen «Lacey, renowned British author, broadcaster and television gardening per- sonality has been invited by West Vancouver Garden Club to talk to North Skore gar- deners at 7:30 p.m. at St. - David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way. His topic: “The _ Artist Gardener.” Tickets are $10 each and available at _ Avant Gardener, 1460 Marine =. Drive, West Van. . THURSDAY, FEB. 24: An “evening with noted British ~ -author, television broadcaster, ' garden columnist and design- er, Stephen Lacey at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community . Centre, 950 West 41st Ave. + Vancouver. tickets are $12, available “at- Gardenworks in North Vancouver, 3147 - Woodbine Dr.” SATURDAY, FEB. 26: The » Ath Annual Seedy Saturday, Heritage Seed Day, seed __ exchange, sales and <2 Sunday, February 20, 2000 - North Shore News - 37 HOME AND GARDEN demonstrations wove! as fame Uv activities in Floral Hall at VanDusen Garden, 10 am te 4 pam. Admission by dona- tion, As part oof Seedy Saturday, the — Education Department will once again be presenting its popular Seeds of Curiosity for children of all ages. Enjoy che interac- tive seed displays and take home your own Seed Study Kit. The garden is at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. THURSDAY, MARCH 2: For any lover of gardens, the flora. of the Mediterranean region holds an indescribable magic —~ an appeal that reach- es back into the early annals of garden lore. Discover a rich array of Mediterranean plants to add interest to vour garden as Roy L. Taylor, PhD lectures on Mediterranean Plants for Every Nook and Cranny, in which he introduces many that are suitable for niche plantings in the coastal climate of Briush Columbia. 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 apd $15 for: non-members and can be obtained by calling 878-9821. The garden is at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. SATURDAY, MARCH 4: the Vancouver Waldorf School is holding its Seedy Saturday from 10 am. to 3 p.m. at 2725 St. Christopher's Rd. in North Vancouver. Locally- grown, heritage seeds and seedlings will be for sale and swap as well as children’s activities, guest: speakers and demonstrations all related to gardening and seeds. Proceeds from the sale will go the school which is non-profit, to enhance the gardens there. SATURDAY, MARCH 4: the Vancouver Waldorf School is holding its Seedy Saturday from 10 am. to 3 pam. at 2725 St. Christopher's Rd. in North Vancouver. Locally- grown, heritage seeds and seedlings will be for sale and swap as weil as. children’s activities, guest: speakers and demonstrations all related to gardening and seeds. Proceeds from the sale will go the school which is non-profit, to enhance the gardens there. SATURDAY, MARCH 4: VanDusen Botanical Garden is holding its Annual Manure Sale in their parking lor, $5 tor a 20-kg bag, 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. Pre-order by calling 878- 6700, The garden is at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. SUNDAY, MARCH 5: “Spring has many faces — dis- cover its arrival in Europe, Asia and America” is a guided tour at VanDusen Gardens at 2 p.m. Free for Members ar with garden admission. Mect at Information Desk. The gar- den is at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. MARCH 6 TO 12; Park Royal Shopping Centre hosts On March | Weekly... ard Trimmings Collection 2 is back on the North Shore ' 1. The North Stiore's Yard and Garden Trimmings Collection Programm is back for a 3rd year! Starting March }, those residents receiving weekly curbside garbage pickup can put out an unlimited number of clear plastic bags” or tied bundles of grass clippings. leaves and flowers as well as plant, tree or hedge trimmings for pickup. Before 7:30 am on your regular garbage day. put your yard and garden trimmings out in clear (uncoloured) plastic bags* or tied bundles, next to your garbage and recycling. Need more information? Call your municipality ac. District of North Vancouver 990.3830 City of North Vancouver 987.7155 District of West Vancouver 929.3416 NS Recycling Program 984.9730 * Clear bags are available at many local grocery, hardware, nursery and drug stores. For information on composting and grasscycling, call the NSAP at 984.9730. its annual Spring Home and Garden Show in beth the north and south mails. ‘Phe emphasis for 2000 is on out- door and garden ideas for the homeowner. Get inspiced with new ideas from more than 35 exhibitors. SATURDAY, MARCH 11: VanDusen holds its Spring Garden Forum, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Floral Hail. This year’s theme is “Plant Passions.” Attend public lec- tures, an information clinic and plant sale (sale 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.) sponsored by the Guides of VanDusen. The speaker line-up includes Judy Newton, Thomas Hobbs, Terry ‘Tobin’ and Michael LeGeyt. Members: $25, non- members:$35. Advance tick- ets can be purchased by mail- ing a cheque payable to Spring Garden Forum to SGF at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Tickets will also be available for sale at the door on the day of the eveat. The garden is at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. GREEN GUIDE is a week- &y Sunday column. If vour busi- ness ov charity is planning a gardening event, send in your information as carly as possible to Deana Lancaster c/o the North Shore News, 1139 donsdale Ape., North Vancouver, B.C, V7M 2H4. Or send e-mail to . Priority is siven to fundraising events and shows taking place on the North Shore. GEREG ADMISSION BERNE $1 OFF $8.50 ADMISSION ADULTS $8.50 SENIORS $7.50 CHILDREN (7-14) $2.00 Seniors’ Day $2 before Noon, Thursdey and Friday S HOURS SR the indoar gardeners guide bunging bulbs, branches e> howseplants @ Forcing, etc by Katherine Whiteside, photographs by Richard Felber, Workman Publishing, 153 pages, $39.95 Terry Peters Contributing Writer WINTER is a season most gardeners just endure. It is a time to stay indoors, awaiting the arrival of spring with its new blooms and rebirth. Apart from the Christmas decorative displays of amaryllis, we see no flowers growing until the first garden flowers to announce the end of winter. Katherine Whiteside offers the housebound garden- era chance to change the gloom of winter into the bril- liance of spring. She provides easy to follow instruc- tions on how to bring flowers to bloom indoors. “When it comes to indoor plant citltivation, there is only one absolute essential: that you grow the right plant in the right place.” Whiteside gives many suggestions for what may be the correct choice for your home. There are plants that like an abundance of sun and others that prefer a shady location, in short, there is something for everyone.’ Felber’s colour photos illustrate every exampie and offer inspifation for what you can accomplish yourself. Whiteside discusses a wide variety of flowers that can be grown indoors from bulbs, but doesn’t stop there. - She goes on to describe how you can force branches to blossom once they’ve been exposed to the required six. weeks of cold weather.’ ce Whiteside’s suggestions on how to display your efforts inside the home, combined with the beautifil photographs will fuel your imagination for many of the long winter months. ; : FEBRUARY 23-27) wicthsim-rn BC PLACE STADIUM, VANCOUVER Fri. Feb, 25, 10 a.m.~ 10 p.m. y Sat. Feb. 26, 19 an.- 10 p.m. Take vaams/fiwk and exchange your transter at the show: eon: - Sun. Feb. 27, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m, We'll give you a FREE RIDE HOME (1 zone faresaver). + dn same bu: Select Hardwood Floors Valid on regular $4.50 abniston opty Noo salad with any other coupon ar olfer Limit one coupon per customer,