Minter Country Garden Archives - The Fraser Valley https://www.thefraservalley.ca/event-location/minter-country-garden/ Awaken Your Senses Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-favicon-leaf-32x32.png Minter Country Garden Archives - The Fraser Valley https://www.thefraservalley.ca/event-location/minter-country-garden/ 32 32 Welcoming Mason Bees https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/welcoming-mason-bees/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:54 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=26445 On a mission to welcome Mason Bees to your garden this year? We’re thrilled to welcome Loren Muth to the store to discuss how to introduce Mason Bees to your garden, what housing needs they have, and what to expect when they start making your yard a home-base. Please register in-store (at the main cashier […]

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]]> On a mission to welcome Mason Bees to your garden this year? We’re thrilled to welcome Loren Muth to the store to discuss how to introduce Mason Bees to your garden, what housing needs they have, and what to expect when they start making your yard a home-base. Please register in-store (at the main cashier area) or call 604.792.3799 to sign up for this free session.

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]]> Pruning: The Abridged Version https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/pruning-the-abridged-version/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:43:50 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=26004 For those with small gardens or short attention spans, this session will cover the highlights of the previous two, focussing on the most popular home-garden plants and most common questions related to pruning!     This is a FREE session but registration is required and space does fill quickly. Please sign up at the front […]

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]]> For those with small gardens or short attention spans, this session will cover the highlights of the previous two, focussing on the most popular home-garden plants and most common questions related to pruning!    

This is a FREE session but registration is required and space does fill quickly. Please sign up at the front counter or call 604.792.3799. Thank you!  

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]]> Early Veggies & Herbs https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/early-veggies-herbs/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:12:43 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/early-veggies-herbs/ Join Brian Minter to learn how to prepare your vegetable garden/container soils for planting this season, which veggies and herbs can be go in at this time, how to deal with common challenges at this time of year and how to prepare for summer veggie gardens too. Your garden can be productive for so many […]

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]]> Join Brian Minter to learn how to prepare your vegetable garden/container soils for planting this season, which veggies and herbs can be go in at this time, how to deal with common challenges at this time of year and how to prepare for summer veggie gardens too. Your garden can be productive for so many months of the year, including the cooler months, so get ready to dig in! Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Fruit & Berry Basics https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/fruit-berry-basics/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:10:47 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=21938 In jam, jelly, pie, crumble or fresh off the branch, sweet fruit is a joy in any form! Brian Minter will be discussing the best small fruits (including rhubarb) and fruit trees for our area, growing requirements for each and tips for great productivity in gardens large or small (and containers too!). Space is limited […]

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]]> In jam, jelly, pie, crumble or fresh off the branch, sweet fruit is a joy in any form! Brian Minter will be discussing the best small fruits (including rhubarb) and fruit trees for our area, growing requirements for each and tips for great productivity in gardens large or small (and containers too!). Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Grubs! https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/grubs/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:02:40 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=21936 Grubs have become a menace in many local lawns, so Shelley from Scott’s Canada will be joining us to share details on how to prevent, control and deal with grub problems throughout the growing season. Timing and temperature are key factors, so this is a great time to learn more. Space is limited and registration […]

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]]> Grubs have become a menace in many local lawns, so Shelley from Scott’s Canada will be joining us to share details on how to prevent, control and deal with grub problems throughout the growing season. Timing and temperature are key factors, so this is a great time to learn more. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Pruning: The Abridged Version, with Brian Minter https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/pruning-the-abridged-version-with-brian-minter/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:45:28 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/pruning-the-abridged-version-with-brian-minter/ For those with small gardens or short attention spans, this session will cover the highlights of the previous two, focussing on the most popular home-garden plants and most common questions related to pruning! Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free […]

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]]> For those with small gardens or short attention spans, this session will cover the highlights of the previous two, focussing on the most popular home-garden plants and most common questions related to pruning! Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Pruning Ornamentals, Berries & More with Brian MinterFlowering & Shade Trees with Doug & Dave Neufeld https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/pruning-ornamentals-berries-more-with-brian-minterflowering-shade-trees-with-doug-dave-neufeld/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:18:12 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=20571 Join Brian to see how to prune popular garden evergreens, flowering shrubs, vines, berries and more so that they flourish this season and for years to come. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Join Brian to see how to prune popular garden evergreens, flowering shrubs, vines, berries and more so that they flourish this season and for years to come. Space is limited and registration is required, so please call 604.792.6612 (or see the cashiers in-store) to sign up for this free session!

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]]> Raptor’s Ridge Brids of Prey https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/raptors-ridge-brids-of-prey-2/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:50:28 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/raptors-ridge-brids-of-prey-2/ Owls and raptors live in our area but are hard to ever see up close, so this is your chance! Come and see the mysterious and majestic creatures from Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey, talk with their humans to learn more about them (bring your questions!), take photos and appreciate just how wonderful they are. […]

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]]> Owls and raptors live in our area but are hard to ever see up close, so this is your chance! Come and see the mysterious and majestic creatures from Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey, talk with their humans to learn more about them (bring your questions!), take photos and appreciate just how wonderful they are.

Dec 21 & 22 | 11am-3pm

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]]> Raptor’s Ridge Brids of Prey https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/raptors-ridge-brids-of-prey/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:50:10 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=19617 Owls and raptors live in our area but are hard to ever see up close, so this is your chance! Come and see the mysterious and majestic creatures from Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey, talk with their humans to learn more about them (bring your questions!), take photos and appreciate just how wonderful they are. […]

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]]> Owls and raptors live in our area but are hard to ever see up close, so this is your chance! Come and see the mysterious and majestic creatures from Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey, talk with their humans to learn more about them (bring your questions!), take photos and appreciate just how wonderful they are.

Dec 21 & 22 | 11am-3pm

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]]> Cascadia Wind Ensemble https://www.thefraservalley.ca/events/cascadia-wind-ensemble-2/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:28:54 +0000 https://www.thefraservalley.ca/?post_type=ajde_events&p=19608 We’re thrilled to welcome members of the Cascadia Wind Ensemble back to the garden centre this season! The band will be playing holiday tunes and classic favourites this afternoon so come on down and have a listen! There is no charge to attend but please dress warmly as the performance will take place in our […]

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]]> We’re thrilled to welcome members of the Cascadia Wind Ensemble back to the garden centre this season! The band will be playing holiday tunes and classic favourites this afternoon so come on down and have a listen! There is no charge to attend but please dress warmly as the performance will take place in our Seasonal Plant area. 

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