Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden, located at the southeast corner of Town Centre Park, at Guildford Way and Pipeline Road, is offering a number of workshops this month, including:
Children's Workshop for the Summer Season: Grow A Cinderella Pumpkin: kids can grow a Cinderella pumpkin just in time to harvest for Halloween. Pumpkins are easy to grow with enough space, light and time. This hands-on workshop is open to children ages four to 12 years of age (children eight and under must be accompanied by an adult) and runs from 2 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 4. Cost is $5 per child.
Edible Planters: Make an edible planter that will produce all summer long - you can grow your own food whether you live in a condo or apartment. This is a hands-on class so be prepared to get your hands dirty. All supplies included. The class, limited to 12 participants, runs June 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.
Water-wise Gardening: Find out how you can reduce water use in your landscape and still have a great garden. Learn about drought-tolerant plants, proper watering techniques, mulching and more. Each participant will be entered into a draw to win a rain barrel. The class, limited to 20 people, runs June 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $5.
"Spring" into Summer Containers: Learn how to make your containers fabulous for summer at a hands-on workshop with a limit of 15 participants. The class runs from 2 to 3 p.m. June 12. Cost is $20 per person.
Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden runs workshops, seminars and hosts special events throughout the growing season, from March through October. To learn, more go to www.coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden.
