The grounds of Government House will be a flurry of floral activity this Friday and Saturday (June 22 and 23) during B.C. Blooms: A Celebration of Gardening in British Columbia.
The event is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Friends of Government House, as well as the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Lt.-Gov. Steven Point will open the event at 1 p.m. on Friday and will present awards for floral designs and horticultural displays. SaturdayB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s activities get underway at 10 a.m.
Planned events include exhibits, land art, garden tours, guest speakers, live music, croquet, Morris and Scottish country dancing demonstrations and a Diamond Jubilee foot parade.
Anyone whose wedding photos were taken on the Government House grounds is welcome to submit a photo for a wedding photo competition. Photos will be accepted from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, after which the public will vote for their favourite. Winners will be announced on Saturday at 3 p.m. For more information visit fghgs.ca.
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