The South Delta Garden Club welcomes renowned Canadian horticulturalist Thomas Hobbs as its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Much admired for his plant knowledge and trendsetting garden design, Hobbs also delights audiences with his humorous presentation style and gardening adventures.
The former Kerrisdale florist and current co-owner of Vancouver’s Southlands Nursery has recently returned from Britain where he led a private tour group through English gardens.
Hobbs and partner Brent Beattie have been serving Vancouver gardeners at Southlands for 28 years. Sourcing plants and garden antiques and accessories around Great Britain and the U.S. has always been a part of their business. More recently, however, private tours have added a new twist to Hobbs’ travels.
At the garden club meeting, Hobbs will talk about his visit in 2018 to both private and public English gardens and discuss new style and plant trends relevant for Canadian gardeners.
The meeting will be held at Ladner Christian Reformed Church (4594-54A St.) Doors open at 7 p.m. and Hobbs’ presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The garden club is comprised of 167 local gardening enthusiasts who gather to share information in a positive social environment. Club activities include day tours, visits to garden club members’ gardens, workshops, work parties and fundraising events to support community projects. Featured speaker events are open to both members and the public.
For more information about the club and its activities, visit www.southdeltagardenclub.ca or contact vice president Heather Fayres at healiz@live.caor call 604-946-5091.
