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				<title>Nancy Mangham posted an update in the chat room Pot Lucks &#038; Social Events: Please join us for an evening of celebration and [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:53:45 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please join us for an evening of celebration and camaraderie for BCGA members, spouses and garden tour homeowners.  We will be honoring the homeowners who have graciously opened up their gardens for the 2026 BCGA tour.  If you are planning on attending, I would really love if you could let me know so I can set enough spaces for dining. &hellip;</p>
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				<title>Karen Bennett posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: Paige Belfry is the pruning instructor who taught [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:22:00 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paige Belfry is the pruning instructor who taught our pruning class this year and she did a great job. She let me know that she has a 3 hour workshop for anyone interested this Saturday from 9-12 at the Kaniksu Folk School for $30. Registration required. <a target='_blank' href="https://www.kaniksu.org/kfs-classes" rel="nofollow">https://www.kaniksu.org/kfs-classes</a></p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:51:48 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/free-home-hort-at-the-library-how-to-grow-an-abundant-food-garden/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/free-home-hort-at-the-library-how-to-grow-an-abundant-food-garden/"><span class="bb-post-title">Free Home Hort at the Library: How to Grow an Abundant Food Garden</span></a> <p>You’ll come away with ideas and knowledge to help you succeed in growing an abundant food garden. Three mini workshops will be taught by local…</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:43:24 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/home-hort-library/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/home-hort-library/"><span class="bb-post-title">Free Home Hort at the Library: How to Grow an Abundant Food Garden</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="421" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero-624x421.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> You’ll come away with ideas and knowledge to help you succeed in growing an abundant food garden. Three mini workshops will be taught by local…</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:26:38 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2026-garden-tour-july-11/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GT26-cover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2026-garden-tour-july-11/"><span class="bb-post-title">2026 Garden Tour, July 11</span></a> <p>We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2026 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 11th (9 am – 3 pm)!</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:20:29 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/garden-tour-26/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GT26-cover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/garden-tour-26/"><span class="bb-post-title">2026 Garden Tour</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="208" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GT26-cover-624x208.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Each garden featured is a unique and stunning representation of the variety of landscapes that can be found within the city of Sandpoint. The owners of these stunning properties have invested much time&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:38:53 -0700</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:29:40 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-spring-plant-sale-set-for-may-8-9/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plant-sale.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-spring-plant-sale-set-for-may-8-9/"><span class="bb-post-title">BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May 8-9</span></a> <p>Spring waits for no one!<br />
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				<title>Kim posted an update in the chat room Plant Sale: Flyers for 2026 Spring Plant Sale</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:45:42 -0800</pubDate>

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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:39:49 -0800</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:35:38 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2026-1/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26plantsalecover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2026-1/"><span class="bb-post-title">Spring Plant Sale</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="208" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26plantsalecover-624x208.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Spring waits for no one! The annual BCGA Spring plant sale is on for Friday and Saturday May 8th and 9th. 9 am to 3…</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:11:00 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/pend-oreille-county-noxious-weed-board-weeds-workshop/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-NCS-WS.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/pend-oreille-county-noxious-weed-board-weeds-workshop/"><span class="bb-post-title">Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board Weeds Workshop</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="323" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-NCS-WS-624x323.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Join the Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board for an all-day event with a fantastic line up of professional speakers – a great opportunity to…</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:09:50 -0800</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Penny Goodman posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: We are going to meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:32:57 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are going to meet at 9 o&#8217;clock Wednesday morning at the Samuels Store parking lot. North end.  </p>
<p>I will pick up vests, bags and signs tomorrow afternoon.  Bring gloves, and pickup tool if you have one.  </p>
<p>Hopefully we have a many person crew show up to help.</p>
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				<title>BC Garden posted an update: Extra extra! &#x1f4e3;The September Garden Gate newsletter is [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/942/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:29:04 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>BC Garden posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:01:36 -0700</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Penny Goodman posted an update in the chat room Plant Sale: It is one week until the Fall 2025 Plant sale.  [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:37:21 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is one week until the Fall 2025 Plant sale.  September 13.</p>
<p>We will meet at the Event Center at 7:30-8:00 am to set up.  </p>
<p>Please bring plants, garden tools, house plants, yard decorations and/or other gardening related items that you want to donate.  The sale is most interesting because of the donations. And the helpers that meet and participate.&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-937"><a href="https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/937/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Amanda Flynn-Stach posted an update in the chat room Pot Lucks &#038; Social Events: Greetings and happy September All,Susan and Byron [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:34:57 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greetings and happy September All,</p>
<p>Susan and Byron Burrows are hosting a potluck at 3pm on Friday the 26th of September at their home in Bonners Ferry.  In order to have a headcount for planning purposes, please RSVP by September 17th.  </p>
<p>The Burrow&#8217;s address is 2116 Blue Sky Road, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805.</p>
<p>Driving directions:</p>
<p>95 to Bonners&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-935"><a href="https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/935/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>BC Garden posted an update: Extra extra! &#x1f4e3;The August Garden Gate newsletter is [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:22:55 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Nancy Mangham posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: The Home Horticulture series is just around the [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:51:39 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Home Horticulture series is just around the corner. September 17th through October 8th.  We are in need of facilitators for the 4 classes. Our organization relies on volunteers to keep it thriving and growing. We need you!!!!  Plus, you attend the class for FREE if you volunteer.</p>
<p>Please let me know if you can help.</p>
<p>Nancy Mangham</p>
<p>208 255-8621</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:22:28 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-fall-plant-sale-set-for-sept-13/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plant-sale.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-fall-plant-sale-set-for-sept-13/"><span class="bb-post-title">BCGA Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 13</span></a> <p>Spring waits for no one! The annual BCGA Spring plant sale is on for Friday and Saturday May 6th and 7th – Mother’s Day weekend.…</p>
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				<title>BC Garden posted an update: Extra extra! &#x1f4e3;The June Garden Gate newsletter is [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:00:32 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>BC Garden posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:52:30 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/fall-plant-sale-9-13/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/plantsale-cover-25.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/fall-plant-sale-9-13/"><span class="bb-post-title">Fall Plant Sale</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="208" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/plantsale-cover-25-624x208.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> It’s that time of year again! The annual BCGA FALL Plant Sale is set for: Saturday, September 13th 9 am – 3 pm Once again,…</p>
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				<title>BC Garden posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:46:14 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-fall-home-horticulture-workshop-series-sept-17-oct-8/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-fall-home-horticulture-workshop-series-sept-17-oct-8/"><span class="bb-post-title">2025 Fall Home Horticulture Workshop Series, Sept. 17-Oct. 8</span></a> <p>September and October marks the return of the Bonner County Gardeners Association’s Fall Home Horticulture series! At only $10.00 per class, this is the best…</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:28:46 -0700</pubDate>

				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:27:58 -0700</pubDate>

				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:25:18 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/home-hort-2025-mushrooms/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/home-hort-2025-mushrooms/"><span class="bb-post-title">Home Hort Workshop Series - MUSHROOMS</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="421" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero-624x421.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Mushroom foraging is an age-old practice that has seen a resurgence in recent years. As more individuals seek to reconnect with nature and discover the…</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:06:46 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Kim posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:10:37 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-garden-tour-july-12/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GT25-cover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-garden-tour-july-12/"><span class="bb-post-title">2025 Garden Tour, July 12</span></a> <p>We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2025 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 12th (9 am – 3 pm)!</p>
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				<title>Val Burgess posted an update in the chat room Garden Tour: I had 2 gardens drop out for this year’s tour July 12.  [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 23:40:30 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had 2 gardens drop out for this year’s tour July 12.  Would you help me and nominate a person&#8217;s garden you think would be of interest for this year&#8217;s tour.  I’ll make the call and invite them.  </p>
<p>If you would prefer to offer your garden, that would be wonderful.  </p>
<p>If you haven’t signed up to volunteer at our meetings, please contact me if you are&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:11:41 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Carol Kovalchuk posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: My sister-in-law is looking for someone to build [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:34:58 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Carol Kovalchuk posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: NEW! info on the Gardening as we age class. This
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:25:17 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NEW! info on the Gardening as we age class. This<br />
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They will be emphasizing the importance of correct body mechanics for<br />
our bodies. They have prepared a presentation and will be going over<br />
exercising, proper techniques for shoveling, raking, lifting etc.</p>
<p>I just spoke&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Carol Kovalchuk posted an update in the chat room Beautification: Sandpoint Senior center clean up Friday April 18 9-noon [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:21:47 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Carol Kovalchuk posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: Hi all,I  did a recon at the center on Friday to access [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/876/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:57:04 -0700</pubDate>

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<p>I  did a recon at the center on Friday to access what needed to be done.  Over all I think this will have to be done in 2 phases. The first being  just general clean-up. The second would be to focus on the fenced garden  area. The beds around the building and in the parking lot need mulch.  What they had used previously was bark&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new post.</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/?p=15362</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:46:31 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-spring-plant-sale-set-for-may-9-10/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plant-sale.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/bcga-spring-plant-sale-set-for-may-9-10/"><span class="bb-post-title">BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May 9-10</span></a> <p>Spring waits for no one!<br />
The annual BCGA Spring plant sale is on for Friday and Saturday May 12th and 13th. Hours are from 9 am – 5 pm on Friday and 9 am to 2 on Saturday.</p>
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				<title>Kim posted a new event.</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=15359</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:40:05 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2-2/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/plantsale-cover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2-2/"><span class="bb-post-title">Spring Plant Sale</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="208" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/plantsale-cover-624x208.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Spring waits for no one! The annual BCGA Spring plant sale is on for Friday and Saturday May 9th and 10th. Friday hours are 9…</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:38:50 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2025/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/plantsale-cover.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2025/"><span class="bb-post-title">Spring Plant Sale</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="208" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/plantsale-cover-624x208.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Spring waits for no one! The annual BCGA Spring plant sale is on for Friday and Saturday May 9th and 10th. Friday hours are 9…</p>
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				<title>Janelle Shields posted an update in the chat room Pot Lucks &#038; Social Events: Hi members!Looking forward to hosting the potluck [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/857/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:47:01 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi members!</p>
<p>Looking forward to hosting the potluck this coming  April 4th.  Kindly RSVP</p>
<p>Strongly suggest wearing layers. </p>
<p>139 Providence Rd </p>
<p>208-255-9927</p>
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				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/856/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:07:33 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Carol Kovalchuk posted an update in the chat room General Announcements: Nature journal workshop April 5, 2025</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/838/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:57:53 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Kim posted a new post.</title>
				<link>https://bcgardeners.org/?p=15360</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:41:12 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-spring-home-horticulture-workshop-series/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/blog/2025-spring-home-horticulture-workshop-series/"><span class="bb-post-title">2025 Spring Home Horticulture Workshop Series</span></a> <p>Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.</p>
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				<title>Amanda Flynn-Stach posted an update in the chat room Pot Lucks &#038; Social Events: ​bcgaforum@googlegroups.com​Thu 3/6/2025 10:37 [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:47:53 -0800</pubDate>

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<p>Thu 3/6/2025 10:37 AM</p>
<p>Greetings BCGA Sweeties, </p>
<p>Jeanelle Shields has graciously offered to host a BCGA potluck and gathering at her home, 139 Providence Road Sandpoint, ID 83864.  The potluck will be held on Friday, April 4th from noon until 3pm.  Please bring a dish to share, a friend or spouse (or grandkids &#x1f609;) and&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-837"><a href="https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/837/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:32:40 -0800</pubDate>

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				<title>Penny Goodman posted an update in the chat room Plant Sale: It is time to plan for the Plant Sale.  Please start [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:50 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is time to plan for the Plant Sale.  Please start extra plants to bring to the sale.  Any and all vegetables that you are starting will be welcome and most likely asked for.  Even spaghetti squash &#x1f642;</p>
<p>We always have requests for herbs.  All berries are requested.  Perennial plants that you are dividing bring on down.  House plants too, maybe&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-835"><a href="https://bcgardeners.org/activity-feed/p/835/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:31:45 -0800</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/hh-gardening-as-we-age/"><img src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://bcgardeners.org/events/hh-gardening-as-we-age/"><span class="bb-post-title">Home Hort: Gardening As We Age with Pinegrove Performance</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="421" src="https://bcgardeners.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/home-hort-hero-624x421.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> *** PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE SANDPOINT SENIOR CENTER 820 MAIN ST. SANDPOINT, ID FROM 3 PM – 5 PM Don’t…</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:27:42 -0800</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:24:20 -0800</pubDate>

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