Public Workshops to come
November 2023
Wed November 29 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Guilt Free Treats for the Holiday Season 2023
Pynelogs cultural centre 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, British-Columbia, Canada
How you will find time for holiday baking? Wanting delicious treats that add to your family’s health?
At this workshop Groundswell wants you to use good things from the garden while you enjoy lots of laughs
Get Tickets $40.00 – $45.00 18 tickets left
December 2023
Tue December 5 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rustic Holiday Wreath 2023
Lions Hall behind Chamber of commerce 651 Hwy 93/95, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy a festive evening with friends, while helping make magic for both the Garden of Light and your own home. Make a wreath to decorate the greenhouse and at the same time make a wreath to take home for yourself. You’ll work fast and efficiently on the Groundswell wreath and then get more creative on your own.
Get Tickets $20.00 20 tickets left
March 2024
Thu 2024-03-07 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Spring ahead with Beauty
Pynelogs cultural centre 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, British-Columbia, Canada
But before you rush out to add them to your outdoor garden, consider this: You also can have bulbs indoors in the middle of winter.
Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00 20 tickets left
Past workshops are below, in Past events posts, and also in the list of past events.
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Tomato Workshop Series – 4 parts
from the valley’s top Tomato grower – Sabrina Boileau
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-Columbia
1. Early growth stages and seedlings start – Types of tomatoes Read more and get tickets… March 14
2. Transplanting and dealing with common pest Read more and get tickets… April 11
3. Middle season care and pruning Read more and get tickets… June 27
4. End of season care and harvest Read more and get tickets… August 8
Things to Bring: your garden journal (if you don’t have one you can buy one at the garden for $10), garden gloves, dress in layers it will be warm in the greenhouse and then as night sets it will get cooler, water bottle)
Foraging Walk and Survival Diet July 26
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-Columbia
Walk with Heather and identify over 30 wild plants with nutritional benefits that bloom in spring. Learn when to pick them, how to pick them without hurting nature, and how to use them safely.
Read more and get tickets…
Garden Drum Party with Rhythm By Nature August 10
Greenhouse site Community garden 1535 14th Street, Invermere
Did you know sound waves stimulate plant cells?
More and more studies are being released that indicate when certain musical vibrations are played in the company of plants, nutrients are encouraged to move throughout the plant body, promoting new growth and strengthening their immune systems.
While you are helping the plants you will be helping your own body. Drumming gives the body a massage as the vibrations dislodge crystals from your tissues into the bloodstream for your body to eliminate.
Drum in rhythm with the bird song, the leaves in the breeze, the vibration of the earth. Find a new level of peace and appreciation.
Come put it to the test and get those roots, along with your hands and feet tapping! We wish to invite our growing community of gardeners and their families to attend our first garden drum circle party.
No drumming experience is needed and instruments will be provided. Please bring your own chair.
Read more and get tickets…
Harvesting Herbs for Winter Health August 26 Closed Out
Greenhouse site Community garden 1535 14th Street, Invermere
You will learn different methods to dry herbs and how to store them to use throughout the winter months.
You will hands on harvest and prepare herbs for drying during the workshop.
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Herbal Based Hydro Therapy – feel good all over Oct 5
Pynelogs cultural centre 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, British-Columbia
You will learn how to make poultices, compresses, teas and steams, food soaks for sore feet (arthritis and neuropathy), healing for bug bites and sores.
Read more and get tickets…
Garden Basics – a little social chit chat before the workshop begins. So nice to find your Tribe.
Gardening Basics Workshop Series
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-Columbia
Part 1. Soil, Water, Food (feb 21) more…
Part 2. Starting Your Seeds- Hot Crops (mar 7) more…
Part 3. Transplanting and Ongoing Care (apr 25) more…
Part 4. Composting and Pruning (may 30) more…
Spring Fling – the goodness of dandelions to heal and help April 26
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-Columbia
This workshop will include a dandelion walk and then time in the kitchen to make some healthy goodness to take home: buds for a dandelion stir fry, salad dressing to add to your new greens, a spring tonic/cleanser, and a dandelion root tincture.
Read more and get tickets…
Things to Bring: your garden journal (if you don’t have one you can buy one at the garden for $10), garden gloves, dress in layers it will be warm in the greenhouse and then as night sets it will get cooler, water bottle)
Getting Down and Dirty – Old Blue Truck Farm – Dealing with Food Security May 7
In this hands-on workshop you can help prep a row so you have an up close look at Permaculture and what a difference it makes to creating healthy, living soil.
Read more and get tickets…
A Mother’s Day Gift that Keeps on Flowering May 13
Home Hardware meet at the parking lot by the garden centre, Invermere, British-Columbia
A Gift for Mom for Mothers Day…or treat yourself. In this workshop you will build a beautiful flowering planter and take it home with you to enjoy the blossoms all season long.
Read more and get tickets…
Garnishing Your Meals Gourmet Style May 27
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-Columbia
Fresh herbs add so much flavor and nutrition to your meals.
You will learn about the nutrition, flavors and uses of over 15 herbs.
You will build your own attractive herb pot for your patio or balcony…
Read more and get tickets…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Insect World May 30
Greenhouse site Community garden 1535 14th Street, Invermere
You will identify many garden insects and their role in your garden and address how to manage them for the health of your plants…
Read more and get tickets…
Invasive Species July 22
Columbia River Paddle (meet at parking lot behind) 25 Laurier St, Athalmer, British-Columbia
Lean to identify over 20 species of invasive plants that are harming our valley.
This is a walking tour where plants will be identified and the best ways to remove them discussed…
Read more and get tickets…