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WALKING THE WALK

Yukon’s music teachers take to the stage

Music teachers in the Yukon don’t seem to have a minute to rest.

For example, Annie Avery, who spoke with me about the Yukon Registered Music Teacher Association’s (YRMTA) upcoming concert, had a few minutes to spare one evening, explaining that she was off to Mayo with the Fiddleheads the next day.

have benefitted from instruction from private music teachers.

The association holds several events, each year, including a student recital during Canada Music Week, in the fall, and a young composer competition. They also help support the Yukon Music Festival, which showcases the territory’s music students.

And, just as music teachers prepare their students to perform, Avery told me that “teaching and playing go hand in hand.”

“It’s great to start showcasing some of those people.” had a few minutes to spare one tion of Music Teachers’ Associa-

In spite of their busy lives, being a private music teacher can be an isolating experience, Avery told me. Here’s where a professional association can alleviate the solitude. The YRMTA was started in the late 1960s when local music teachers came together to hold house recitals and share ideas about music instruction.

Around 12 years ago, the association joined the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations, which Avery described as “our Mother Ship.” Being part of a national organization has expanded opportunities for professional development and networking.

The association and its members have a large impact in the Yukon’s musical community. Innumerable Yukoners of all ages

“I deplore teachers that don’t play,” she continued. “I don’t know how you can do it. We need to be able to master the instrument.”

This is where the association’s annual concert comes in.

“You can put your money where your mouth is,” Avery said. “We spend all day trying to show students how it is to get ready to perform, then we have to get up and do it ourselves.”

The concert venue is the Whitehorse United Church, which has a revamped stage area and a brand-new piano. The program will include something for everyone, including “duets, jazz, voice, classical, and young to old performers.”

“We have new people in town who play and teach and who are composers,” Avery explained.

“There are two new gentlemen in town who have quite a bit of composing experience and education.

The proceeds of the concert will go directly into the association’s programming. This includes the fall recital and the composing competition, as well as workshops for members and other participating musicians. Sometimes the programming involves working with other organizations to provide opportunities to music teachers.

“We are so fortunate in our little territory to, you know, be able to work with other associations,” Avery said. “I think that’s important. We work with Whitehorse Concerts [and] Jazz Yukon. So if they’re bringing somebody to town, we try to piggyback on that.”

All of this talent and networking makes for a musical territory with lots of options for both performers and audiences.

“There’s quite a bit of strings going on in this town; there’s quite a bit of guitar, piano, and that’s not counting the All City Band and Problematic [Orchestra], and the other string groups. There’s little groups coming together all the time.

“It’s wonderful to live a music life,” Avery said. “I just can’t say enough wonderful things about it.”

Community Events Community Events

Atlin

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250651-7900 Ext. 315

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online

Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

Carcross

Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church

867-668-3129

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St

Thu May 11 Trapper Training Workshops 6:00 PM Carcross Tagish First Nation Held in the Clan room, get your trapping license call 1-800-6610408 ex 5652 or email ryan.sealy@yukon.ca

Sun May 14 Season Opening – Carcross Commons 11:00 AM Fun for the whole family, celebrate the opening of the Carcross Commons.

Carmacks

Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor Soccer/ Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fridays CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)

Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Saturdays Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM Sundays Toddler Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (57PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM

Dawson City

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:309pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.

Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Wed May 10 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM

Queer Yukon – Dawson City Wednesday drop-in offers Direct Aid and Harm Reduction services.

Wed May 10 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Wed May 10 Spring Archery 2:30 PM Robert Service School Open for grades 6 to 9. Archers will practice shooting with a recurve bow. Equipment is provided. To register, call 993-7100 or online.

Wed May 10 Preschooler Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling and rolling!

Thu May 11 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:45 PM Minto Park Register online.

Thu May 11 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu May 11 Super Volleyball Tournament 6:00 PM Robert Service School 6:00 PM Register online individually prior to tournament. Teams will be formed and a jamboree style tourney.

Thu May 11 Drop In Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School

Fri May 12 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

Fri May 12 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Sat May 13 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat May 13 Drop-In Walking Group 12:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.

Sat May 13 All Ages Amateur Parkour 12:00 PM Robert Service School Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info.

Sat May 13 AA North Star Group Dawson City

7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-9935095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sun May 14 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Mon May 15 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness

Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon May 15 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm!

Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Mon May 15 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon May 15 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info

Mon May 15 Young Peoples Talking Circle

7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues May 16 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall

Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tues May 16 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm!

Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Tues May 16 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Minto Park

Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tues May 16 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Faro

Wednesdays & Friday’s Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays and Fridays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Public Skate 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays and Fridays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Thursdays & Fridays Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Kids Floor Hockey 6+ 7:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Fridays Public Skate 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Junior Shooting 7:00 Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Gym 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be pre-registered, for more info call 994-2375

Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre.

Until May 10 Crane & Sheep Festival Photo

Contest Online Upload your photo to the Town of Faro FB and Judges will decide the winners.

Wed May 10 Service Canada 9:00 AM Town of Faro Get help with Employment Insurance, Canadian Pension plan, Social Insurance Number, Passport Application Intake.

Haines Junction

Wednesdays Movement Wednesdays 7:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon Dezadeash River Trailhead, walking, jogging or running to the gun range and back. As the snow clears we will explore more trails. Prizes to be won. https://bit.

ly/3GuVkx0

Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St.

Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Wednesdays Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only] https://bit.ly/3mGYALy ly/3KmBdBC.l

Wednesdays Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info.

Thursdays Step It Up with Shelby 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fridays HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit.

Saturdays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tuesdays Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12

Marsh Lake

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM

Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun May 14 Watercolours Workshop 1:00 PM Swan Haven Interpretive Centre A free introduction to painting watercolors. https://bit. ly/3p3eYKO

Sun May 14 Shorebird Walk 10:00 AM Swan Haven Interpretive Centre A guided walk to view shorebirds with expert birder, Jukka Jantunen. https://bit.ly/3VrWRdz

Mayo

Mon thru Fri Morning Video Workout 6:15 AM Mayo Recreation Centre Mon, Wed & Fri Teen Workout 12:00 PM J.V

Clark School

Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo

Recreation Centre

Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Art/Entrepreneur Club 3:30 J.V Clark

School Held in the Lunchroom

Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo

Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043

Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Mondays Yoga 5:15 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tabata Training 5:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Archery 3:30 PM MMayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Disc Golf 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation

Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Curling 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation

Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Wednesdays Pottery Class 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Wednesdays Volleyball 7:30 PM J.V Clark School Held in gym

Thursdays Elementary Soccer 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

Mount Lorne

Thursdays Parents and Tots Playtime Group

1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Thursdays Community Drop-In 1:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.

Fridays Drop-In Adult Hockey Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM For members or non-members (for a small fee)

Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Community Garden Drop-In Mount Lorne Community Centre Come lend a hand and be part of our community garden. All Members welcome – no experience necessary.

Mondays Drop-In Yoga Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome

Sun May 13 Move for Mom 9:30 AM Mount Lorne Community Association Registration at 9:30, 5 Km walk, run or bike for mom. Donations accepted for Run for Mom

Tue May 16 Wildcrafting - Enchanted Walks

1:00 PM Wheaton River Gardens 3-hour beginner class is designed for curious souls who yearn to know their natural environment better and to connect deeper with nature when they’re on the trail. Register online. https://bit.ly/3zr7e7s

Old Crow

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Skagway

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM

Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First

Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM Live music every Monday starting at 6:30 pm.

Thu May 11 Drag Night 7:00 Skagway Brewing Co. Drag BINGO, PERFORMANCES, and sometimes we will even have Burlesque! Hosted by the fabulous Roman Wilde with prizes for Bingo.

Sat May 13 New Twin 9:00 PM Skagway Brewing Co.

Tagish

Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library

1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wednesdays Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Beginner and Intermediate Yoga

5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Tagish Country Line Dancing

5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre For members and non members, beginners at 5:30 PM and Intermediate at 6:30 PM Email recreation@ tagishyukon.org

Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM .

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Mondays Tagish Butt Kickers Tagish Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone Welcome, Biking, Hiking, Skiing Snowshoeing, Kicksledding, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Dog Walking & Morer

Tue May 9 Tagish Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Teslin

Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation CentreCome out and play a game of dominos, for seniors but will play anyone!

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Futsol Ages 8-14 5:30 PM Teslin School

Thursdays Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Fridays Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Fridays Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fridays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Sundays Adult Futsol 7:00 PM Teslin School

Mondays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Art & S.T.E.M Afternoon 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Futsol Ages 8-14 5:30 PM Teslin School

Tuesdays 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Watson Lake

Daily Public Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre 8:30-5:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 PM

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 3357979 to register

Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Mondays Learn to Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sign up at the Rec Centre

Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

Gardening Perfection

The spring season is upon us. Retail stores are starting to set up their garden centres, seed racks are coming out on display, bags of soil and mulch are nicely stacked and nurseries have begun to put their best products out on display. For someone who is new to gardening, it can be a bit overwhelming—even more so if you are new to gardening in the Yukon. With a three-month garden season, it can be a bit tricky to figure out how to get the most out of your gardening efforts. But, not to worry, there are many places you can go in Whitehorse to get great advice and assistance with gardening. A great starting point would be at a garden centre. In Whitehorse you can visit Yukon Gardens, or YukonGrow. Yukon Gardens is a nursery that carries a wide selection of shrubs and trees that have been tested for cold-climate longevity. They also carry a lovely selection of flowering plants, and vegetables. Yukon Grow offers an impressive selection of soils, biochar, manure, fertilizers, peat moss, minerals, wood mulch, pH adjusters and so much more. They also have an online learning page where you can pick up some great tidbits of information to help your northern garden reach its full potential. Both offer a variety of plants and soils, plus any other tools you may need. If you need some great-looking garden décor in Whitehorse, Decora and Ibex Valley Greenhouse have a fantastic selection of ponds, planters and garden statues, as well as plants and soils. For those who have experience with Yukon gardening and who want to challenge themselves, you can enroll in a certificate course at Yukon University. It’s called Yukon Master Gardener. Done in partnership with the Yukon Agricultural Branch, the program teaches participants about seeds, soil health, greenhouse management, pest control, plus so much more.

Borrowing small packets of seeds is super simple at the seed library, and they have a great variety of seeds to choose from

If all of the above still seems a bit mind-boggling and you just want to start super simple, you can always start out with some good soil and some perennials. Perennials are great and super easy to maintain because they will grow back the following year. Some examples of perennials that will grow in the colder-climate zones are pyrethrum daisies, foxglove, chrysanthemums, bellflower, periwinkle, yarrow and delphiniums. Another great place to visit is the seed library, located in Whitehorse. Borrowing small packets of seeds is super simple at the seed library, and they have a great variety of seeds to choose from.

When the plants you have grown from the borrowed seeds start to seed themselves, you simply collect them and return them to the seed library for others to use. Regardless of what gardening level you are at, the garden resources available in the Yukon will be able to help you create the perfect garden, as well as maintain it. After your garden work is done, you can enjoy bragging rights by posting your Yukon garden photos on social media. I guarantee that a lot of people, from around the world, will be pleasantly surprised to see how beautiful flowers and plants can grow perfectly in a land known for snow and ice. n

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