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Horticultural Talk: The Year-Round Container Gardner, with Chris Day

Refresh your pots and baskets for every season - join horticulturist Chris Day for expert tips, creative ideas, and inspiration to keep your containers vibrant all year round.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

re you curious about how to keep your pots and baskets looking stunning in every season? Discover how changing trends, evolving climate conditions, and exciting new plant varieties are transforming the way we use containers in gardens, patios, and balconies.

Join horticulturist and nurseryman Chris Day as he shares practical advice, expert tips, and creative ideas for planning, renovating, and maintaining your containers.

Learn how to choose the right plants for each season, combine colours and textures for maximum impact, and care for your pots and baskets so they remain healthy, vibrant, and beautiful all year long.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this session will inspire you to reimagine your containers and elevate your outdoor spaces.

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