The bright winter aconites have cheerfully popped up in Victoria gardens again this January, reminding us that Spring will soon follow. In the meantime, members of the Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society have begun preparing for the much anticipated annual VIRAGS Spring Flower Show and Sale.
This year’s is a one-day only event, on Sunday, April 6 from 9 am to 4 pm in the Mary Winspear Centre located at 2243 Beacon Avenue in Sidney.
A well-established, juried event, the Show features exhibits of rock and alpine, woodland, bog and succulent plants. As well, there will be displays, vendor and seed sales, donor prizes, a silent auction and tea service. Speciality plants grown by club members will be available for sale throughout the day. Admission is by donation.
More details can be found on our website at www.virags.com.