Growing Berries

with Connie Kuramoto

We’ve been hearing a lot of questions about berries lately…what varieties to grow?  Where to get them?  How to amend the soil?  How far apart to plant?  How to prune?  How to protect from birds?  And what about that mummy berry issue?

Well now it’s time to learn all about berries with Connie Kuramoto!  She is excited to come to Quadra and share her experience with selecting, growing, and pruning berries, along with practical tips on growing conditions and healthy soil.

Have some berry plants to donate to our plant and seed table?  Please bring them?  Got some varieties to recommend?  Please share your list!

About Connie Kuramoto:

Connie Kuramoto has been teaching Horticulture for over thirty years. She has taught for Vancouver Island University, North Island College, Humber College, and Gaia College, and has given countless talks and workshops throughout Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Connie has always been outspoken concerning the ecological impacts of Agriculture and Horticulture, and has always searched out the most environmentally sound options for her teaching agenda as well as her consulting business, Gardens on the Go. Connie manages her own year-round food garden on parts of her one half acre yard, and eats something from her garden every day of the year. She hopes to finish getting rid of her lawn this year by replanting it with more food and pollinator plants.

The Quadra Island Garden Club meets monthly to exchange gardening knowledge, promote sustainable and productive practices, and foster friendship among island gardeners.

Everyone welcome! Members FREE, Guests $5.00. Come early to renew your annual membership (Individuals $20/Family $30), chat with fellow gardeners, and enjoy some coffee/tea and goodies. Doors open at 6:30. Stay to the end for your chance to win a great door prize!