What's on: a national roundup of events, lectures and garden tours.(Calendar)

WESTERN

JUNE 1, SOOKE, BC

Join "Sooke's Secret Gardens and West Coast Retreats," a self-guided tour of 17 outstanding gardens. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps are $15 and available by calling Merle at (250) 642-7248 or Margaret at (250) 642-4756.

JUNE 12-15, VANCOUVER

Don't miss the VanDusen Flower & Garden Show. VanDusen Botanical Garden, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday/Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for members, seniors and youth. Group packages available. Call (604) 878-9271 or visit www.vandusengarden.org.

JUNE 21, VICTORIA

Attend the workshop "Tips on water gardens" with instructor Mike Hutchins. Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 10 a.m. to noon. Fee: $7.50 for members, $12 for non-members. Call (250) 479-6162 or visit www.hcp.bc.ca.

JUNE 28, LANGLEY, BC

The annual Lavender Fair takes place at Tuscan Farm Gardens, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: $5. For more information, call (604) 530-1997 or visit www.tuscanfarmgardens.com.

JUNE 28, VANCOUVER

Take in award-winning roses at the Vancouver Rose Society's annual Rose Show. Flora Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets: $3. Call Tony at (604) 939-1315 or Lesley at (604) 261-6417 or visit www.vancouverrosesociety.org for details.

JUNE 28 & 29, LANGLEY, BC

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