GP Grows: On Tour – Battling Pests in the Garden

Drop in for an educational evening in the park and learn how to protect your garden from unwanted pests while exploring a great outdoor space in the city.

Date: July 9, 2025 (New date)
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: O’Brien Orchard  – 60 Avenue & 112 Street
Cost: FREE

Event Activities:
Learn about common garden pests, how to manage them and ways to protect your plants throughout the growing season.

GP Grows: On Tour – Harvest Highlights

Celebrate the growing season with a drop-in session all about harvesting—set in a beautiful local park and open to all gardening skill levels.

Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dalen Park – 98 Street & 77 Avenue
Cost: FREE

Event Activities:
Celebrate the summer harvest and get tips on when to pick, how to handle your produce and ways to enjoy your garden’s rewards.

GP Grows: On Tour – Planting for the Future

Join us at Hillside Rink for a free, drop-in gardening session focused on tree planting and care.

Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Hillside Rink – 9410 - 106 Avenue
Cost: FREE

Event Activities:
Explore tree species that grow well in our region and learn the basics of planting and caring for young trees.

GP Grows: On Tour – Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter

Learn how to ‘tuck-in’ your garden for winter during this free, drop-in event at the Dave Barr Community Centre. 

Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dave Barr Community Centre – 9535 Prairie Road
Cost: FREE

Event Activities:
Learn how to prepare your garden for the colder months with practical fall clean-up and winterization tips.

For more details, visit cityofgp.com/gpgrows.

Events run rain or shine but will be cancelled and rescheduled when severe weather is present.