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Are you itching to get out in the garden?

Join presenter Rhiannon Johnson at any one of her gardening programs offered at both Tsawwassen Library and Ladner Pioneer Library. There is also a program for kids.

She has been teaching gardening classes such as organic gardening, soil health, and seed saving at community centres, neighbourhood houses, and community gardens for nine years, delivering more than 30 workshops in a year

A lifelong gardener and green thumb with a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Masters in Environmental Engineering, she brings her passion for teaching into her handson workshops to inspire and give beginning and seasoned gardeners the information they need to have a healthy and flourishing garden.

Register for May planting for summer veggies on Monday, May 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library Mid to late spring and early summer are busy times in the garden, and there are a lot of plants you can seed directly Whether it’s on your balcony, in your yard or community garden plot, learn what to plant now and how to plant properly

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Join presenter Rhiannon Johnson at any one of her gardening programs offered at both Tsawwassen Library and Ladner Pioneer Library.

Discover the knowledge to plant, grow, and harvest vegetables such as peas, beans, greens, beets, the onion family, root veggies, herbs, tomatoes, and carrots

Starting Now

What better way to learn about plants than by “playing in the dirt” Playing in the dirt on Wednesday, May 3, from 3:30 to 4:40 p m at the Tsawwassen Library, offers children a hands-on activity of planting seeds or seedlings into a pot Take the pot home so your child can continue to discover all the wonders plants offer This program is suitable for ages two to nine.

The Ladner Pioneer Library will be offering the same program on Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p m for ages five to 10 Please meet at the gazebo in Memorial Park. Johnson will instruct you on how to compost and make great dirt on Tuesday, May 9, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library Compost is a valuable addition to your garden!

To register for these free library programs, visit the Events Page at www.fvrl.ca.

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Around Town

Wander Inn Café

The Wander Inn Cafe welcomes everyone again on Saturday, April 15

Live entertainment will be provided by Jarome Lochkrin, Joshua Elliott on piano, Anthem Schulte, Dave Watt, Richard Mayer, and the Kindred Spirits duo featuring Nicole Grazier and Daryle Sherman

The venue is Lighthouse Church (5545 Ladner Trunk Road)

Show starts at 7 p.m. Entrance fee is a $10 donation, which covers entertainment, food, and beverages.

East Delta Hall

There are several fun events planned by Mr Mom’s World Catering at East Delta Hall this month

The Vancouver Reptile Expo is back again on April 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Come down for hot food, treats and to see your favorite snakes, spiders, and reptiles.

Admission is $8 for adults, children under 12 and seniors $5 and a family of four is a $20 fee.

On Saturday, April 22, enjoy a magical evening with award-winning Kel Modern Magic

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p m and the show at 7:30 p.m.

For more information and to get tickets, visit www mrmomsworldcatering.com.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www facebook com/TheDeltaOptimist