(Photo credit: City of Grande Prairie)

By Nathaniel Leigh

City Hall

GP Grows: On Tour series starting Monday

May 23, 2024 | 12:14 PM

The City of Grande Prairie is organizing a series of events to help residents connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of growing their own food.

The City is launching GP Grows: On Tour, a series of garden and orchard tours tailored to provide

Six tours are currently planned; three garden tours and three orchard tours, with each tailor made with one specific topic to provide valuable knowledge and skills.

The Garden tours start at Design Works Centre on Monday, May 27, while the first Orchard tour is happening Wednesday, June 19, at the Community Orchards.

The full schedule can be found below:

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Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

Garden Tours:

Learning Garden at Design Works Centre 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• May 27: Prepping and Planting Your Garden
• July 8: Thriving Your Garden and Pest Control
• August 26: Harvesting Your Garden and Prepping for Next Year

Orchard Tours:

Community Orchards 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• June 19: Weeds and Pollinators- Mike Fedyna Park Orchard
• July 17: Planting/Transplanting, Pruning and Tree Maintenance – Obrian Orchard
• August 28: Harvesting and Fall Prep – Country Club Orchard