Pruning Fruit Trees – Sunday March 10th

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Sunday March 10th from 1pm-3pm $20 Instructor: Miles Smart

In this workshop we will go over the basics of how to prune an established fruit tree. We will cover how to keep a tree in a shape that is conducive to easy picking, discuss espalier pruning, how to spot disease, and the pruning method ‘spur pruning’.

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Christmas Tree Lot Opens Nov. 24th – Local Trees

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Our all locally cut tree lot is open and our trees are here! Come down to experience getting a tree with that old fashioned country feeling here at KJM tree lot. We have a wonderful variety of local fresh cut and living Christmas trees, such as Fraser firs, Grand firs, Noble firs, Pines, Douglas firs, and more!!! Warm up with a hot chocolate afterwards from our cafe.

Tree lot and garden centre open daily from 9:30 to 5:30pm – NOTE: If you cannot get to us by closing time, please let us know ahead of time by phone and we may be able to accommodate you and stay open a bit late so you can choose your perfect tree :-)


Mason Bees – Homes in Stock, Cocoons sold out until next Feb/March

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Mason bees, mason bees, mason bees! The key to excellent pollination is more bees, nature’s pollinators. Mason Bee Cocoons are in stock now, $18.99 for 10 cocoons. Adding cocoons to your mason bee homes every year ensures a large population of these native pollinators in your garden in the spring.

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Mason Bees – Sunday March 4th

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Sunday, March 4th from 1pm-2:30pm $15 Instructor: Julia Smith

Native pollinators like mason bees need our help! In this workshop you will learn about the impact and benefits our native pollinators have on our ecosystems. You will also learn how to identify different types of beneficial pollinators and create a habitat to attract them. Learn how to care for mason bees in your own garden. Mason bee cocoons and homes will be available for purchase.

Register by phoning 604-266-1397

 

New, locally grown, unique selection of Hellebores have arrived!!!

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We have carefully selected some of our favorite varieties of Hellebores from local growers. They have just arrived and are all in bloom now, which is the perfect time to see which one would fit best into your garden.

Come and talk to our friendly knowledgable staff about this incredible plant. Perfect for any garden or container.

 

Edible Ornamentals and Front Lawn Alternatives – Sunday April 29th

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Sunday April 29th from 1pm-2:30pm $15 Instructor: Jordan and Robin

Ever thought of changing your front lawn to something more exciting or perhaps lower maintenance? Chafer Beetle getting you down? Join Jordan and Robin for a plethora of ideas on turf alternative groundcovers for any situation, as well as which edibles and ornamentals will make for the most attractive front garden.

Christmas at KJM – November 26th – December 24th with Special Event on Sat December 3rd

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We will be bringing in our local fresh cut and living Christmas trees and decking the place out with holiday cheer! Each year we add to the amount of christmas lights!!

Join us for a Country Christmas in the City on Saturday December 3rd when we will be celebrating the season with live entertainment and goodies. There will be live carollers singing Christmas carols as well as some urban farmers bringing their goodies such as seasonal preserves, fresh produce and baking. We will also be having our annual Christmas Toy Drive. From Dec 2nd to Dec 17th, bring an unwrapped toy to doante and receive 10% off your Christmas tree!

By coming out, you are donating to the Lower mainland Christmas Bureau as well as supporting local tree growers. Donations will be accepted until December 17th.

Calendar for December 3rd Christmas in the Country Event:

Christmas tree lot and Toy Drive 9:30 to 5pm

Christmas Carollers from 1pm to 3pm

Fresh market and preserves table from 10 am to 3pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas at KJM is on December 1st -24th, 2011
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