
2026 Garden Tour, July 11
We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2026 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 11th (9 am – 3 pm)!

Free Home Hort at the Library: How to Grow an Abundant Food Garden
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 experts: 10 amTried and True – with Karen Bennett, President of the Bonner County Gardeners Association 11 amSoils – with Art Church 12 pmWater – with Art

BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May 8-9
Spring waits for no one!
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.

Why YOU should consider becoming a member of the BCGA!
BCGA membership is about balancing CAMARADERIE (making friends and having FUN!) with COMMUNITY involvement through EDUCATION and outreach projects. Read on for more info about what we do and more reasons why you should consider joining the Bonner County Gardeners Association! If you have a passion for gardening and helping people, we’d

The 2026 BCGA Membership is now taking Applications
The Bonner County Gardeners Association is an organization dedicated to providing education in the field of horticulture, contributing to community beautification projects, and social opportunities for members. If you’re new to the area, or if you are an aspiring gardener or if you want to improve your gardening skills, the Membership course

BCGA Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 13
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. 9 am to 5 pm each day. We will be in the Ponderay Event Center parking lot with annuals, perennials, tomatoes, veggies, berries, herbs and some fun

2025 Fall Home Horticulture Workshop Series, Sept. 17-Oct. 8
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 horticultural education in town. Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at the BCGA classroom upstairs at the Ponderay Event Center 401 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay.

2025 Garden Tour, July 12
We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2025 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 12th (9 am – 3 pm)!

BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May 9-10
Spring waits for no one!
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.

2025 Spring Home Horticulture Workshop Series
Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

This Month’s Gardening To Do List
What to focus on this month? Keep reading for our handy month-to-month checklist!

The 2025 BCGA Membership Class is FULL!
Enrollment for the 2025 class is closed. If you’d like to be notified when 2026 enrollment opens, contact us at 208-265-2070. The Bonner County Gardeners Association is an organization dedicated to providing education in the field of horticulture, contributing to community beautification projects, and social opportunities for members. If you’re new to the

2024 Garden Tour, July 6
We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2024 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 6th (10 am – 4 pm)!

2024 BCGA Membership Class Starts Jan. 23!
The 2024 class is full! The Bonner County Gardeners Association is an organization dedicated to providing education in the field of horticulture, contributing to community beautification projects, and social opportunities for members. If you’re new to the area, or if you are an aspiring gardener or if you want to improve your

Get Your Tickets for the First-Ever FOOD Garden Tour, August 6
Join us for our first-ever FOOD Garden Tour, just around the corner on August 6th (10 am – 4 pm)!

Congratulations to the Winner of the Raffle!
Congratulations to Lynda Walter, the winner of the 2023 raffle basket!

Get Your Tickets for the 2023 Garden Tour, July 8
We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2023 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 8th (10 am – 4 pm)!

BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May 12-13
Spring waits for no one!
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.

2023 Spring Home Horticulture Workshop Series
Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Home Hort Garlic Tasting & Planting Class, Oct. 8
Want to know how to grow great garlic? Curious to learn about and sample different varieties? Date: Saturday, October 8Time: 11 amLocation: 1007 Snow Valley Rd, Priest River, IDCost: $10 Nina Messner is the garlic queen and owner of Snow Valley Garlic, Idaho’s largest garlic farm. Her farm grows over 28 heirloom

2022 Garden Tour Just Around the Corner, July 9
*** Online tickets will not be sold after 7/6 to allow us to prepare for the Garden Tour, BUT you may still purchase additional tickets with cash or check at any of the home gardens on the tour *** We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2022 Garden Tour, just around the corner

BCGA Spring Plant Sale Set for May, 6-7
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. 9 am to 5 pm each day. We will be in the Ponderay Event Center parking lot with annuals, perennials, tomatoes, veggies, berries, herbs and some fun

2022 BCGA Membership Class starts Jan. 27
BCGA’s 2022 Membership Class will begin on Thursday, January 27th, and ZOOM ATTENDANCE is still open for enrollment. The cost for the class series will be $125 per individual, including a one year BCGA membership and a U of I Master Gardener manual or $225 per couple including two BCGA memberships and

Introducing the 2021 Garden Tour Lineup
We’re getting excited about our upcoming 2021 Garden Tour, just around the corner on July 3rd (10 am – 4 pm)! 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

BCGA Member Spotlight: City Girl Gone Wild, Eileen Esplin
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