On Sunday, July 13th, the Cranbrook Garden Club will be hosting its 27th annual Open Garden Day, showcasing seven stunning gardens in and around Cranbrook. The event promises to be a highlight of the summer season, with beautiful gardens on display, attracting visitors of all ages.
Self-Guided Tour
The Open Garden Day is a self-guided tour, where visitors can purchase tickets and receive a map as a guide to the various gardens. This allows participants to explore at their own pace and take in the diverse range of gardens on display.
Garden Highlights
The seven gardens featured on the tour are a testament to the creativity and skill of local gardeners. Here are a few highlights to look out for:
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- Janet Campbell and Layla Ewen’s garden: A tranquil oasis designed for relaxation and peaceful enjoyment, featuring new perennials that will create a colorful display throughout the seasons.
- Joanne and Steve Weatherall’s garden: A beautifully maintained garden with rock walls, a tufa bed, and a greenhouse, showcasing the couple’s love of gardening and self-sufficiency.
- Helena and Bill Barger’s garden: A thriving garden with a mix of flowers and vegetables, featuring a birch tree that provides shade and a variety of wildlife-friendly plants.
- Mance and Paul Visentin’s garden: A unique blend of flowers, grasses, and ground covers, with a focus on self-sustainability and eco-friendliness.
- Rick Ferrier and Corrine Holden’s garden: A stunning garden with a mix of flowers, shrubs, and trees, featuring a 13,000-gallon swimming garden and a variety of bird-friendly plants.
- Debbie and Kelly Shaw’s garden: A rural garden featuring a mix of flowers, vegetables, and wildlife-friendly plants, with a focus on sustainability and natural gardening practices.
- Chris and Garry Burke’s garden: A beautifully restored natural landscape, featuring a creek, ducks, and geese, and a variety of native plants and trees.
Beauty and Education
The Open Garden Day is not just a showcase for beautiful gardens, but also a celebration of the local gardening community. Visitors can expect to see a range of unique landscaping ideas, local artisans and educators, and even some water features and statues. The event is also a great opportunity to learn about gardening and sustainability from local experts.
Money Raised for Beautification Projects
The money raised from this event goes towards beautification projects in the community. In the past, the garden club has funded projects such as hospital planters, green home planters, the seed library at Cranbrook Library, the rotary fountain, and the cranbrook tree of life. This year’s event will also support local initiatives such as the fire smart program and the water ambassador program.
Supporting Local Education
The Cranbrook Garden Club also provides scholarships to Mount Baker Secondary School students, supporting the next generation of gardeners and sustainability enthusiasts.
| Project | Description |
| Hospital Planters | Funding for planters in local hospitals to improve air quality and aesthetics. |
| Green Home Planters | Funding for planters in local green homes to promote sustainable living. |
| Seed Library | Funding for the seed library at Cranbrook Library to promote sustainable gardening practices. |
| Rotary Fountain | Funding for the rotary fountain in downtown Cranbrook to improve water quality and aesthetics. |
| Cranbrook Tree of Life | Funding for the cranbrook tree of life, a community tree that is planted annually in a different location. |
Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets for the Open Garden Day are now on sale for $10, which includes a map of the gardens. Tickets can be purchased at Top Crop, Huckleberry Books, Interior Seed, and Casey’s Greenhouse. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful gardens in the region.
Event Details
* Date: Sunday, July 13th
* Time: 10 am – 3:30 pm
* Location: Various gardens in and around Cranbrook
* Tickets: $10 (includes map)
Conclusion
The Open Garden Day is a must-attend event for anyone who loves gardens, sustainability, and community. With its self-guided tour, beautiful gardens on display, and focus on education and beautification projects, this event is sure to be a highlight of the summer season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful gardens in the region and support local initiatives. Get your tickets now and join the fun!
