Category Archives: Landscape Design

Patio Escapes by Reinier van de Poll

Posted on April 16, 2024 by pocogardenclub

Patio Escapes: Transforming Yards and Enriching Lives What a fascinating look into the world of a Garden Design and Landscape Artist! Reinier van de Poll is certainly a master craftsman and by the end of his presentation, we were all … Continue reading →

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Rain Gardens by Deborah Jones

Posted on March 19, 2024 by pocogardenclub

What an important topic, especially considering the changes in climate and precipitation that seem to be the “new norm” lately! Deborah Jones was inspired (or rather dismayed!) when she saw this article in the Vancouver Sun, many years ago.  After … Continue reading →

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The Complete Talk on Ground Covers by Gary Lewis

Posted on March 21, 2023 by pocogardenclub

If you ever thought that ground covers were simply a utilitarian strategy for covering dirt and outpacing weeds, you would have been awestruck by our speaker, Gary Lewis! Gary’s passion has grown over decades of experience and 19 years of … Continue reading →

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Art in the Garden by Radina Jevdevic

Posted on February 15, 2022 by pocogardenclub

Art, creativity, recycling, nature… all are wonderful tools to express our inner spirit through our beloved gardens!  Radina Jevdevic explored some of the ways you can create your own artful garden without resorting to expensive statues or commonplace ornamentation. Radina … Continue reading →

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Chaos in the Rock Garden by David Sellars

Posted on June 15, 2021 by pocogardenclub

Chaos in the Rock Garden: Putting Theory into Practice How delightful… permission to mix things up a bit in the garden! David Sellars gave us an exciting foray into “Landscaping According to Nature” with respect to rock gardens.  I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways to Grow Vegetables by Claude LeDoux

Posted on November 17, 2020 by pocogardenclub

Wow! Who would have thought that veggies could make such an OUTSTANDING statement in a front boulevard!  Claude LeDoux certainly woke us up to the beauty of vegetables! (What a difference looking at the two boulevards below!!!) Claude challenged us … Continue reading →

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Low Maintenance Organic Gardening

Posted on June 18, 2019 by pocogardenclub

Amanda Jarrett’s topic was a very practical one: “Learn how to reduce your maintenance with organic sustainable practices to create a beautiful and productive garden. Organic gardening works with nature to reduce off-site inputs, and eliminates the need for chemicals. You … Continue reading →

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Designing Challenging Spaces

Posted on November 20, 2018 by pocogardenclub

Geoff Woods, award-winning landscape designer, certainly showed us how a masterful garden designer can transform an uninspiring area into a magical oasis! It was evident from the “before and after” photos,  that years of experience help him think “outside the … Continue reading →

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