You know spring is in the air when the City of New Westminster reveals the secrets to its famous hanging baskets.
The city is once again preparing to offer its two-hour hanging basket courses, where it will share tips on how to create a lush, colourful hanging basket. During the class, participants will receive hands-on instruction and create an 18-inch or a 14-inch basket with chain hanger, plants, soil, fertilizer – and the famous wick and watering pan.
The courses, which cost $64 for a smaller basket and $74 for the larger basket, take place in the Queen’s Park greenhouse complex. Four classes are being offered this year: Monday, April 28 – 12 to 2 p.m.; Saturday, May 3 – 3 to 5 p.m.; Thursday, May 8 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, May 17 – 9 to 11 a.m.
To register, call 604-777-5111. Anyone who has participated in a previous year should sign up for a “redo” class.
Treasure hunters paradise
Bargain hunters will want to mark April 5 down on their calendar. That’s the date of Century House’s annual thrift sale, which features all kinds of deals and treasures.
Everyone is welcome to attend the free event that takes place on Saturday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Eighth St. The popular sale features all sorts of recycled treasures including clothing and linens, small appliances, jewelry, kitchenware, knick-knacks, books, DVDs and CDs, plants and toys.
Interested in making a donation to the event? Century House is accepting donations from March 29 until noon on April 4.
