Valley Gardeners Club meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.*
Meeting location:
NSCC Kingtec Campus
236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS
* Occasionally, meeting dates or locations change. Check the calendar below to confirm meeting details. You can also find us on Facebook at Valley Gardeners Club.
Calendar of Events
February Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s February meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, February 9 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
March Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s March meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, March 9 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
April Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s April meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, April 13 th7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
May Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s May meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, May 11th 7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
Annual Plant Sale
Don’t miss our biggest fundraiser of the year—shop a wide variety of member-grown plants, including pollinator-friendly and native species!
June Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s June meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, May 8th 7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
September Meeting
Join us for the Valley Gardeners Club’s September meeting at NSCC Kingstec. Our topic or theme for the evening is to be announced, but you can expect a welcoming, informative, and inspiring gathering for gardeners of all experience levels.
These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts from across the Valley.
Location: NSCC Kingstec, 236 Belcher St, Kentville
Time: Monday, September 14th 7:00 – 8:30pm
Admission: Free for members | $5 for non-members
(Non-member fee can be applied toward a membership if you join that night.)
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow gardeners—we’d love to welcome you!
Joint Meeting with the Blomidon Naturalists Society
Join us for a special joint meeting with the Blomidon Naturalists Society—an evening of shared interests, community, and nature-focused learning.
Annual General Meeting, Banquet & Guest Speaker
Celebrate the gardening season with a special evening of great food, community, and inspiration at our Annual General Meeting.
Christmas Social
Join us on Monday, December 8th from 6:30–8:30 PM at NSCC Kingstec Campus for our Christmas Social. We’ll gather for a simple potluck and create grapevine holiday wreaths together.
Workshop: FROM SEEDS TO FLOWERS
It’s not too late to grow beautiful native plants for your own garden — or for the Valley Gardeners Annual Plant Sale.
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on successful native seed starting, from germination to caring for young seedlings.
In this workshop, you’ll:
Learn proven seed-starting techniques
See demonstrations of helpful tools and equipment
Prepare seeds to take home for stratification (fridge chilling)
Materials will be provided, including a limited supply of native seed.
If you have native seed, please bring your own.
Refreshments provided
Register by email:
carolyn.green@dal.ca
Please let us know:
If you will need seed, or
If you will be bringing your own
Christmas Social
Join us on Monday, December 8th from 6:30–8:30 PM at NSCC Kingstec Campus for our Christmas Social. We’ll gather for a simple potluck and create grapevine holiday wreaths together.
Annual General Meeting, Banquet & Guest Speaker
Celebrate the gardening season with a special evening of great food, community, and inspiration at our Annual General Meeting.
Joint Meeting with the Blomidon Naturalists Society
Join us for a special joint meeting with the Blomidon Naturalists Society—an evening of shared interests, community, and nature-focused learning.
Grow Native Workshop
A free workshop for members interested in starting native plants from seed.
Growing native plants from seed is the best way to fill your garden at a very low cost. This half-day workshop will take you through all the steps, starting with seed collection. It will offer free seeds, and hands-on experience for collecting, sorting and storing seeds. Participants can also consider joining a group effort to grow native plant seedlings for the Valley Gardeners annual plant sale.
DETAILS:
Time: Sunday, October 19, 1:30-4:00
Place: Home of Carolyn Green (address will be sent to registrants)
Program: Overview of methods & materials, garden tour to view seedheads & collect seeds, participation in seed sorting storing and sharing of seeds. Refreshments will be served.
To register (or questions): carolyn.green@dal.ca
Carolyn Green is a member of the Valley Gardeners Club, a Master Gardener and chair of the local Butterflyway Project. Her garden has been certified by the Canadian Wildlife Federation as a wildlife-friendly habitat.
September Garden Picnic & Tour
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: Prescott House, 1633 Starr’s Point Rd, Port Williams, NS (rain or shine; talks/refreshments on the sun porch if needed)
Overview:
Join the Valley Gardeners Club for an informal afternoon to celebrate our club and the season. Prescott House staff will share insights into Charles Prescott’s role in Nova Scotia’s apple industry and the history of the estate gardens, followed by a garden tour. Refreshments will be provided.
What to Expect:
Short talks from Prescott House staff on apples & garden history
Guided garden tour
Time to mingle with fellow members
Light refreshments
Meeting – Behind the Blooms: The Work of Building a Flower Farm
Behind the Blooms: The Work of Building a Flower Farm” — Join us Sept 9 at NSCC Kingstec as Sarah from Two Birds One Stone Farm shares her journey, from the beauty to the challenges of flower farming. Free for members, $5 for guests. All are welcome!
Bus Trip to Annapolis Royal
We’re planning a special Valley Gardeners Club day trip to beautiful Annapolis Royal on Saturday, June 28th, and we’d love to know if you’d be interested in joining us!
Here’s the rough itinerary for the day:
8:00 AM – Depart from New Minas by bus
Morning – Enjoy a guided tour of the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Midday – Free time to explore Annapolis Royal on your own
(Suggestions: visit the farmers market, enjoy a restaurant lunch, bring a picnic, or browse the local shops!)Afternoon – Visit Summerland Nurseries on the way back
Approx. 4:15 PM – Return to New Minas
Cost: $25 per person
(This includes transportation and entrance to the gardens. Payment will be collected at a later date.)
To help us plan, please fill out this short form if you're interested — seats on the bus are limited, so the sooner we hear from you, the better!
Click Here To Let Us Know You're Interested
We’re excited about this day of garden inspiration, local exploring, and great company—hope you can come!
2025 NSAGC Convention – Growing for a Better World
Join gardeners from across Nova Scotia for this inspiring two-day convention packed with expert speakers, community connection, and fresh ideas for growing a better world.
Meeting – Tomatoes: All You Need to Know!
From seed to sauce—learn everything you need to grow delicious, healthy tomatoes at our June meeting!
Annual Plant Sale
Don’t miss our biggest fundraiser of the year—shop a wide variety of member-grown plants, including pollinator-friendly and native species!
Meeting – Landscaping, Garden Design & Water Gardens
Discover the beauty and balance of garden design, landscaping, and water features at our May meeting—open to all gardening enthusiasts!
Meeting - Pruning and Tools Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on pruning techniques and essential garden tools—perfect for gardeners of all levels!
NSAGC District 5 Meeting
Join fellow garden enthusiasts for a fun-filled day of learning, inspiration, and community, featuring engaging talks from expert speakers on topics like xeriscaping, invasive species, and pushing the zones. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, explore vendor tables, bid in the silent auction, and take part in door prizes, goody bags, and a 50/50 draw!