Enjoy hellebores and crocuses at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Let's get together to enjoy some early spring colour and budding leaves at the lovely VanDusen Botanical Garden. My hellebores have been out for a while and I'm sure the same is true of VanDusen's collection, which I've not yet seen and don't want to miss. I'm also hoping/expecting to see daffodils, crocuses (croci?), grape hyacinth, camellia and heather, among other early spring bloomers. VanDusen says their earliest variety of cherry tree is also now in bloom (Prunus subhirtella ‘Whitcomb’).

We'll meet at 2:30 in the main hall by the admission desks. Depending on how many attend and what we all feel like at the time, we can either wander together or independently and then meet afterwards to compare notes and photos and enjoy something warm to drink. VanDusen's cafe is open for business.

To give you a better idea of what's to be seen there at this time of year, peruse these suggestions from VanDusen for a self-guided Feb-March walking tour or check out their hellebores short from late March last year.

Cost: VanDusen charges $11.19 for adults at this time of year and $8.95 for senior adults. Or free if you have a pass (well worth it if you like plants). Info on all that here.

Weather note: As with any outdoor event, this one is weather dependent. I'm on the wimpy side when it comes to enjoying (or not) walking around in wet, chilly weather. So far, the 14-day forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud on this date. I will update closer to the time.