The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society

04/13/2026

Rotary Community Garden Rental Beds available to rent now
Prince George residents who do not have their own garden space can now grow their own fruit and vegetables if they rent a raised bed available May 1st to September 30th at the Rotary Community Garden.
The Rotary Community Garden is part of the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Phase 2 project at the University of Northern British Columbia. It is located on the plateau next to the REAPS compound.
In 2026 there are 26 raised garden beds available to rent – 7 large beds of approximately 1.2m x 4.9m (4' x 16') at $60 each, 9 medium beds approximately 1.2m x 3.6m (4' x 12') at $50 each and 10 smaller beds at $35 each. There is also one wheelchair accessible raised bed at $10. This bed was designed and built to be inclusive and provide gardening opportunities for people in wheelchairs. 2026-27 David Douglas Botanical Garden Society members get a $10 discount off the fee rental. Please thoroughly read and understand the 2026 Gardener Handbook & Agreement before renting a Rotary Community Garden Rental Bed. There will be a limited number of garden beds available on a first come first served basis. Only one garden bed per household as the garden beds are in great demand. For more information see https://www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca/rotary-community-garden
For new applicants, online registration is now available.

04/10/2026

Crappy soil? What to do without spending a fortune. Join the team of Green Croppers at the DDBGS garden, no experience needed. Hands-on workshops start May 2026 on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Learn about the benefits of cover crops such as w**d suppression, nutrient availability, nitrogen fixation, growing biomass, improved soil hydration, erosion control, attracting pollinators and much more.
Cost $20 (seed money) for Society members and $30 for non-members. Register at https://shop.ddbotgarden.bc.ca. After registration we will send you a survey to learn about your specific soil challenges. Limited spaces available. Grow soil instead of struggling with dirt!

04/10/2026

Nominations Being Accepted for the Alice Wolczuk Memorial Award.
The DDBGS established the Alice Wolczuk Memorial Award in 2004 to recognize gardeners who have made a significant contribution in the area of horticulture within the community.
The award is presented to a member of the community who has been involved in educating local gardeners or who had a significant impact on horticultural education within the community. This award is not given out annually.
Please email your nominations to [email protected] before April 30th with rationale as to why this person should receive the award. The DDBGS Board will review the nominations, if a person is chosen the award will be given at the Annual General Meeting June 2nd.

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04/06/2026

Rotary Community Garden Rental Beds available at 10:00am Saturday, April 11th
Prince George residents who do not have their own garden space can now grow their own fruit and vegetables if they rent a raised bed available May 1st to September 30th at the Rotary Community Garden.
The Rotary Community Garden is part of the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Phase 2 project at the University of Northern British Columbia. It is located on the plateau next to the REAPS compound.

In 2026 there are 26 raised garden beds available to rent – 7 large beds of approximately 1.2m x 4.9m (4' x 16') at $60 each, 9 medium beds approximately 1.2m x 3.6m (4' x 12') at $50 each and 10 smaller beds at $35 each. There is also one wheelchair accessible raised bed at $10. This bed was designed and built to be inclusive and provide gardening opportunities for people in wheelchairs. 2026-27 David Douglas Botanical Garden Society members get a $10 discount off the fee rental. Please thoroughly read and understand the 2026 Gardener Handbook & Agreement before renting a Rotary Community Garden Rental Bed. As some of last year's renters have now renewed there will be a limited number of garden beds available on a first come first served basis. Only one garden bed per household as the garden beds are in great demand. For more information see https://www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca/rotary-community-garden

For new applicants, online registration will open Saturday, April 11th at 10:00am.

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03/16/2026

Master Gardener Basic Training Program - back by popular demand!
Interested in joining a group that knows how to have fun? Join us April 21, 2026 7:00pm via Zoom to learn about “the benefits of taking this course to your garden and you”. Limited seats available, come and listen to a panel of recent graduates, followed by a question and answer session. Application packages to follow the zoom session.
Register Here in advance for this Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For more information about the Prince George Master Gardener Program visit

Prince George Master Gardener Program Master Gardeners are individuals with a passion for horticulture, education and giving back to the community by sharing their...

03/13/2026

The Prince George Community Seed Library Opens Saturday

The seed collection is located seasonally at both branches of the Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch at 888 Canada Games Way and the Nechako Branch at 6547 Hart Highway.
For more information on the Seed Library, how it works, the seeds available and how to grow them visit https://www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca/seed-library

03/13/2026

02/24/2026

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02/17/2026

Renew & Win!
Renew your 2026/27 DDBGS Membership now ONLINE and you could win!
Anyone that buys a gift membership, enrolls or renews their membership between December 15th, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 will be entered to win one of three prizes. Enroll or Renew Membership Here!
Your Membership package will be available for pick up on Saturday, March 7th at Seedy Saturday.
The prize draws will be made at Seedy Saturday.
Prizes include: $25 Gift Certificate for the DDBGS Plant Sale, a Strawberry Hanging Basket and a Gardening Gift Basket.
Contact Lynn Barker for more information by email at [email protected] or call (250) 964-2982.

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02/07/2026

DDBGS Third 2025-26 W**d Free Lecture on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm by Zoom
ORCHIDS ~ cultivation, research and orchid care ~ with Dr. Jasmine Janes
This talk will cover a little of everything! She will discuss a little about the history of orchid cultivation, some of the current research on native orchids occurring at UNBC, and finish off with how to care for your own.
Dr. Jasmine Janes recently moved to Prince George to take an Associate Professor position at UNBC. Her areas of expertise include botany, ecology and genomics, and occasionally the odd furry thing sneaks in too. Jasmine’s current research program focuses on understanding the speciation patterns in native orchids, and how this affects their relationships with pollinators and fungi.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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