March 2012 Meeting

Brian Minter’s Speaking Engagement

March 1, 2012 – 6:30pm – CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place

TIEG is proud to be able to bring you the Gardening insights of Brian Minter. Brian’s broad knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs and flowers makes him a valuable resource for avid gardeners.  Horticulturist, Brian Minter is the president of Minter Gardens, a 32-acre world class show garden and Country Garden Store, leading edge retail garden center and greenhouse growing operation.

A syndicated Gardening newspaper, radio and TV columnist Brian’s has been sharing his gardening knowledge in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and internationally for over 25 years. As an author, Brian has written ‘Brian Minter’s New Gardening Guide – Fresh Approaches for Canadian Gardeners’, June 1998. (3rd printing) a Canadian bestseller.  Brian Minter’s Phone In Show is heard (in British Columbia Canada) 8:00 – 9:00am Saturday on STAR-FM 104.9 – For more free garden tips from Brian Minter visit our website: www.mintergardens.com

Here is a description of his talk:  “Taking Our Gardens to the Next Level”

In today’s realities of smaller space gardens, changing weather patterns and time poverty, we need to rediscover the fun, beauty and inspiration our gardens can provide.  Break out of the ‘good’ and move into the world of ‘great’ gardens.  Brian will challenge the ordinary and not so gently, nudge us into the extraordinary.  Hang on to your seats!

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

TIEG is planning a road trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at the height of the tulip blooming April 11-13, 2012.

Tulip Tour April 2012