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Earthworms have long been hailed as a friend of the gardener, but nearly all earthworms in Ontario are introduced from Europe and Asia. While some species of earthworms benefit some species
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Earthworms have long been hailed as a friend of the gardener, but nearly all earthworms in Ontario are introduced from Europe and Asia. While some species of earthworms benefit some species of plants, the introduction of invasive earthworms has caused major shifts in North American plant communities. Jumping worms, alternatively known as pheretimoid earthworms, crazy worms, snake worms and Alabama jumpers, were first identified in southern Ontario in 2014, and are an emerging conservation threat to a broad suite of native taxa, habitats, industries, hobbies, and vital ecosystem services. These earthworms in the family Megascolecidae originate in Asia, while the more widespread European species are in the family Lumbricidae. Jumping worms alter the structure and chemistry of the soil dramatically, leaving a grainy soil full of worm excrement (castings), and they can damage lawns, landscapes and forest habitat.
Observations of the negative effects of jumping worms have been independently noted not only by forest ecologists, but by botanical garden staff, ornamental plant breeders and citizens. In this talk, I will first discuss the impacts and invasion history of earthworms, and jumping worms in particular. Next, I will provide information on identification of jumping worms.”
Dr. Annise Dobson grew up on a farm outside of Cobden, Ontario. After completing her PhD at Cornell University, she began a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the Yale School of the Environment. Her research focuses on the impacts of jumping worms, white tailed deer and other stressors to native plant communities in Northeastern Canada and the United States. Currently, she is working to identify the movement of jumping worms through New York City, and assessing their impacts on urban plant communities.
Email maria.sievers92@gmail.com for event zoom link
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Gloucester Horticultural Societygloucester@gardenontario.org

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Part 1 of 2: This virtual presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of using plants and plant-related activities to improve quality of life; mental and physical health. Goals
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Part 1 of 2: This virtual presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of using plants and plant-related activities to improve quality of life; mental and physical health. Goals for various health concerns and ways of effective programming to meet these goals will be discussed with the participants. This presentation will be an informative “spring-board” to better understanding horticultural therapy.
Join us for part 2 February 2 (Effective Seasonal Horticultural Therapy Projects)
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Royal Botanical Garden

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How close are we to discovering life on other planets? NASA’s Perseverance rover is due to land on Mars in 2021 to search for signs of ancient life
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How close are we to discovering life on other planets? NASA’s Perseverance rover is due to land on Mars in 2021 to search for signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth. Jupiter’s moon Europa is home to a vast subsurface ocean—a body of water that could sustain primitive forms of life on this alien world nearly 600 million miles from our planet. Join planetary scientist and astrobiologist Kevin Peter Hand and NASA engineer Kobie Boykins for the latest intriguing updates on this vast frontier of exploration.
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

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Do you love hot peppers or have someone on your life that does? There are many people out there who love the heat and some
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Do you love hot peppers or have someone on your life that does? There are many people out there who love the heat and some kind of buzz they get form these hotties! Well here’s your chance to learn how to grow them! Why in January you ask? These little critters need to be started early! Tune into this class and get the full meal deal on growing hot peppers start to finish with instructor Ken Salvail!
Price: $19.95 TAX
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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We normally hold our AGM in October but this year we are doing it differently. In January, you will receive a President’s Report and Financial Statement by email.
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We normally hold our AGM in October but this year we are doing it differently. In January, you will receive a President’s Report and Financial Statement by email. For those who are interested, we will hold a Zoom AGM on January 20th at 7:00 pm. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in joining the board of directors or becoming the Vice-president, you would be very welcome. Please reply to stephkupecz@gmail.com if you would like to put your name forward for election at the AGM.
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(Wednesday) 7:30 pm

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Barbara lives in Canada’s beautiful rainforest on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This talk describes the forest dynamics that create conditions in which many species thrive. Barb
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Barbara lives in Canada’s beautiful rainforest on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This talk describes the forest dynamics that create conditions in which many species thrive. Barb tells her story by providing examples of the forest habitats needed by three charismatic species: Black Bears, Marbled Murrelets, and Wandering Salamanders. Yes, Wandering Salamanders are charismatic, and their survival depends on the dynamic processes happening in the coastal temperate rainforest!
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Royal Botanical Garden

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Lana Doss from ‘The Fine Gardener ‘ will be speaking on Balcony and Patio Gardening This is a Zoom call. Invitations will be sent to the membership but if anyone else
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Lana Doss from ‘The Fine Gardener ‘ will be speaking on Balcony and Patio Gardening
This is a Zoom call. Invitations will be sent to the membership but if anyone else wishes to join, please contact Jack Wilson at wilsonjohns@rogers.com
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Organizer
Nepean Horticultural Societynepeangardeners@gmail.com
23jan1:00 pm2:30 pmPruning Basics Webinar1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event Organized By: Grower Coach

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This class includes a basic guideline for both home owners and professional gardeners need to know about pruning. We will cover ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges
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This class includes a basic guideline for both home owners and professional gardeners need to know about pruning. We will cover ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges and conifers. We will also cover the results of our pruning actions, how timing plays a roll and some basic tree anatomy that is important to know.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $29.95 TAX
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach
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Sadly, we cannot convene in person and share a meal this year, but will have to conclude the society’s business in a Zoom meeting. It will be a
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Sadly, we cannot convene in person and share a meal this year, but will have to conclude the society’s business in a Zoom meeting. It will be a short meeting, in which we will have to accept the 2020 GHS reviewed Financial Statements, elect some new board members, but, on a lighter note, will have a chance to also take a look at board member Doug Spry’s Facebook postings.
Please RSVP to Maria Sievers, Vice-President to let us know if we can count on your presence.
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Gloucester Horticultural Societygloucester@gardenontario.org

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Robert Pavlis will present a number of gardening myths, including myths about planting trees, natural pesticides are safe, hostas don’t grow in sun, and weed
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Robert Pavlis will present a number of gardening myths, including myths about
planting trees, natural pesticides are safe, hostas don’t grow in sun,
and weed barriers prevent weeds from growing. The topics will use plenty
of pictures showing gardens and flowers to keep everyone interested.
Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker, and educator with over 40 years of
gardening experience. He is the author of several books, Building
Natural Ponds, Soil Science for Gardeners and Garden Myths, and
publishes the popular gardening blogs GardenMyths.com and GardenFundamentals.com. As the owner and head gardener of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden, he grows 3,000 varieties of plants.
This presentation will be a free Webinar. There is no registration
required. Please consider supporting the future activities of the OHS
though renewing your membership or joining for $15/yr, or though a
donation.
How to view the presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkJSn2gaoejcGCdzK6xRWg
To join the presentation, please click on this YouTube link to go to the
OHS YouTube Channel. To simply watch the presentation there is nothing
else you need to do. The presentation will also be recorded and
available at this link afterwards. The easiest way to find the channel
is using the link; if you are on YouTube and do a search please use
Ottawa Horticultural Society (we aren’t the only ones that use OHS as an
acronym!)
Starting the video:
Once you are on the site, you must click on the rectangle of the video to
start watching. Until 7:30 you will see a screen that says the
presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., so please be patient.
Photo illustration by Tuula Talvila.
Images sources: Tomato with epsom salts, dish soap by Tuula Talvila
Lunar phases: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lunar_Phases.jpg by Hamed Rajabpour and Nariman Ghorbani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Egg shells: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggshell_001.jpg by H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Plant Science is all about how plants function and how they work together with other plants and the environment. This session will include basic botany
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Plant Science is all about how plants function and how they work together with other plants and the environment. This session will include basic botany and how plants deal with nutrients, gasses and other environmental factors including climate change. This is a session that Ken is very passionate about and he will raise your awareness of plant responses to their surroundings.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Session 1: Jan 30, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Session 2: Feb 6, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Price $59.95
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This is a 1 hour webinar that will cover everything you need to know to grow healthy House Plants and Tropicals! We will cover the
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This is a 1 hour webinar that will cover everything you need to know to grow healthy House Plants and Tropicals! We will cover the growing medium (soil) the pot and pot type, pest issues, the growing environment, air filtering effects, the water relations and nutrient basics. This class would be useful for anyone who works with plants or just enjoys the beautiful effects plants have on your living space.
Price: $19.95
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach
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Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. We are thrilled that Lorraine Johnson, a well-known plant
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Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties
Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
We are thrilled that Lorraine Johnson, a well-known plant enthusiast and author, will be our presenter! She will be sharing her extensive knowledge of native plants, and how to incorporate them into the home garden in Grey/Bruce Counties.
If you are ready to register for Seminar 1, please click on the Registration Link. Register for Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Grey County Master Gardeners
01feb3:00 pm4:30 pmPruning It Right! Webinar3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Organized By: Grower Coach

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This session includes ornamental tree pruning, basic tree anatomy, basic shrub anatomy, rose pruning , conifer management, disease issues and techniques that will be of
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This session includes ornamental tree pruning, basic tree anatomy, basic shrub anatomy, rose pruning , conifer management, disease issues and techniques that will be of practical use to anyone who is preparing to prune. This Class is geared to the professional but is full of practical information. This class is 1.5hrs in duration and there will be time afterwards for questions.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $29.95
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Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Karyn Cichocki, another renowned grower of Gesneriads, will join us by Zoom to give a talk on her Gesneriad gathering trip in Cuba, which we would have heard
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Karyn Cichocki, another renowned grower of Gesneriads, will join us by Zoom to give a talk on her Gesneriad gathering trip in Cuba, which we would have heard at the convention.
Summer Shirt Day – members who join the meeting wearing a summer shirt or t-shirt have the chance to win a small prize!
For registration information. contact oavsociety@oavs.org
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Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Organizer
Ottawa African Violet Societyoavsociety@oavs.org

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Dealing with hotter and drier summers poses challenges for gardeners. Waterwise techniques help to keep our gardens lush and healthy. Join Master Gardener, Rebecca Last to learn more about this
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Dealing with hotter and drier summers poses challenges for gardeners. Waterwise techniques help to keep our gardens lush and healthy. Join Master Gardener, Rebecca Last to learn more about this important topic. Register here to receive the Zoom link to our event.
Interested in knowing more about Manotick Horticultural Society, discover all the benefits of being a member by visiting our website at http://www.manotickhorticulturalsociety.com/
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(Monday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Organizer

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Elizabeth Schleicher, past-president of the Canadian Rose Society, will help take the mystery out of rose culture and care. Elizabeth is a Garden Clubs of Ontario accredited judge
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Elizabeth Schleicher, past-president of the Canadian Rose Society, will help take the mystery out of rose culture and care. Elizabeth is a Garden Clubs of Ontario accredited judge of horticulture and design and an accredited rose judge and rose consultant with the Canadian Rose Society. Her presentation will focus on hardier roses for a colder climate.
COVID-19 Arrangements
In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom meeting coordinates. Registration for tours will be directly with the tour organizer. Mask-use and appropriate physical distancing during tours must be observed.
Meeting Fees:
2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. Fees for Gees Bees and Riverwood Gardens tours and the seasonal workshop are extra.
Old Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 Sunnyside Ave.) at 613 247-4946 and www.oldottawasouth.ca
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall)
260 Sunnyside Avenue, Otttawa
Organizer
Old Ottawa South Garden ClubOld Ottawa South Garden Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners, with gardens that range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We all share the passion, curiosity, frustration, and pleasure of this pastime.

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Lorraine Johnson is the author of 10+ books (Green Future: How to Make a World of Difference; 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens; Grow Wild!; The New
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Lorraine Johnson is the author of 10+ books (Green Future: How to Make a World of Difference; 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens; Grow Wild!; The New Ontario Naturalized Garden; Tending the Earth; The Real Dirt; among other titles).She will discuss how native plants are a tangible link to our natural heritage.
Tickets available through Ticketscene (https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/35674/)
A link to the event will be e-mailed to the ticket purchaser (unless purchased as a gift) 24 hours in advance of the start time.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

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This 1hr gardening Webinar is packed with great information about gardening with Herbaceous Perennials flowering plants. These hardy flowering plants are some of the best
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This 1hr gardening Webinar is packed with great information about gardening with Herbaceous Perennials flowering plants. These hardy flowering plants are some of the best plants to grow. You will learn the basic care requirements and the do’s and don’ts in this category of gardening. So whether a seasoned pro or someone who just purchased a new property this class will launch you to a better gardening experience!
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
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Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Please join teacher/author David
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Please
join teacher/author David Ward and witness his sincere, open lecture
style as he comments on our individual journeys of lifelong learning,
adventure however you define it, and anything else his heart feels
compelled to share.
An
award-winning author of two critically-acclaimed books, and a winner of
the Charles E. Pascal Award for Excellence in Teaching, David is
pleased to now be sharing his long and varied history of working in
horticulture with learners at the University of Guelph.
(Photo provided by speaker.)
This
presentation will be a free Webinar. There is no registration required.
Please consider supporting the future activities of the OHS though
renewing your membership or joining for $15/yr, or though a donation.
How to view the presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkJSn2gaoejcGCdzK6xRWg
To
join the presentation, please click on this YouTube link to go to the
OHS YouTube Channel. To simply watch the presentation there is nothing
else you need to do. The presentation will also be recorded and
available at this link afterwards. The easiest way to find the channel
is using the link; if you are on YouTube and do a search please use
Ottawa Horticultural Society (we aren’t the only ones that use OHS as an
acronym!)
Starting the video:
Once
you are on the site, you must click on the rectangle of the video to
start watching. Until 7:30 you will see a screen that says the
presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., so please be patient.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Organizer

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This 1 hour webinar will give you all the basic science of composting. Everything from What is soil to how it works. Lear about the
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This 1 hour webinar will give you all the basic science of composting. Everything from What is soil to how it works. Lear about the fabulous micro organisms as well as the plants health benefits of adding compost to your gardens. Your plants will be glad you learned this integral relationship between compost and plant growth.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This 1hour Webinar will cover everything you need to know to get the best out of your garden space. Small or large there are a
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This 1hour Webinar will cover everything you need to know to get the best out of your garden space. Small or large there are a lot of important tips to getting the most out of your veggie garden and it all starts here! We will cover the importance of variety selection, garden layout, soils and compost, water relations as well as attracting the beneficial insects that will help you in the garden. A 15min Q&A will follow this session.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
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Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Earthworms have long been hailed as a friend of the gardener, but nearly all earthworms in Ontario are introduced from Europe and Asia. While some species of earthworms benefit some species
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Earthworms have long been hailed as a friend of the gardener, but nearly all earthworms in Ontario are introduced from Europe and Asia. While some species of earthworms benefit some species of plants, the introduction of invasive earthworms has caused major shifts in North American plant communities. Jumping worms, alternatively known as pheretimoid earthworms, crazy worms, snake worms and Alabama jumpers, were first identified in southern Ontario in 2014, and are an emerging conservation threat to a broad suite of native taxa, habitats, industries, hobbies, and vital ecosystem services. These earthworms in the family Megascolecidae originate in Asia, while the more widespread European species are in the family Lumbricidae. Jumping worms alter the structure and chemistry of the soil dramatically, leaving a grainy soil full of worm excrement (castings), and they can damage lawns, landscapes and forest habitat.
Observations of the negative effects of jumping worms have been independently noted not only by forest ecologists, but by botanical garden staff, ornamental plant breeders and citizens. In this talk, I will first discuss the impacts and invasion history of earthworms, and jumping worms in particular. Next, I will provide information on identification of jumping worms.”
Dr. Annise Dobson grew up on a farm outside of Cobden, Ontario. After completing her PhD at Cornell University, she began a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the Yale School of the Environment. Her research focuses on the impacts of jumping worms, white tailed deer and other stressors to native plant communities in Northeastern Canada and the United States. Currently, she is working to identify the movement of jumping worms through New York City, and assessing their impacts on urban plant communities.
Email maria.sievers92@gmail.com for event zoom link
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Gloucester Horticultural Societygloucester@gardenontario.org

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We normally hold our AGM in October but this year we are doing it differently. In January, you will receive a President’s Report and Financial Statement by email.
Event Details
We normally hold our AGM in October but this year we are doing it differently. In January, you will receive a President’s Report and Financial Statement by email. For those who are interested, we will hold a Zoom AGM on January 20th at 7:00 pm. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in joining the board of directors or becoming the Vice-president, you would be very welcome. Please reply to stephkupecz@gmail.com if you would like to put your name forward for election at the AGM.
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm

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Lana Doss from ‘The Fine Gardener ‘ will be speaking on Balcony and Patio Gardening This is a Zoom call. Invitations will be sent to the membership but if anyone else
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Lana Doss from ‘The Fine Gardener ‘ will be speaking on Balcony and Patio Gardening
This is a Zoom call. Invitations will be sent to the membership but if anyone else wishes to join, please contact Jack Wilson at wilsonjohns@rogers.com
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Organizer
Nepean Horticultural Societynepeangardeners@gmail.com
Event Details
Sadly, we cannot convene in person and share a meal this year, but will have to conclude the society’s business in a Zoom meeting. It will be a
Event Details
Sadly, we cannot convene in person and share a meal this year, but will have to conclude the society’s business in a Zoom meeting. It will be a short meeting, in which we will have to accept the 2020 GHS reviewed Financial Statements, elect some new board members, but, on a lighter note, will have a chance to also take a look at board member Doug Spry’s Facebook postings.
Please RSVP to Maria Sievers, Vice-President to let us know if we can count on your presence.
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Gloucester Horticultural Societygloucester@gardenontario.org

Event Details
Robert Pavlis will present a number of gardening myths, including myths about planting trees, natural pesticides are safe, hostas don’t grow in sun, and weed
Event Details
Robert Pavlis will present a number of gardening myths, including myths about
planting trees, natural pesticides are safe, hostas don’t grow in sun,
and weed barriers prevent weeds from growing. The topics will use plenty
of pictures showing gardens and flowers to keep everyone interested.
Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker, and educator with over 40 years of
gardening experience. He is the author of several books, Building
Natural Ponds, Soil Science for Gardeners and Garden Myths, and
publishes the popular gardening blogs GardenMyths.com and GardenFundamentals.com. As the owner and head gardener of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden, he grows 3,000 varieties of plants.
This presentation will be a free Webinar. There is no registration
required. Please consider supporting the future activities of the OHS
though renewing your membership or joining for $15/yr, or though a
donation.
How to view the presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkJSn2gaoejcGCdzK6xRWg
To join the presentation, please click on this YouTube link to go to the
OHS YouTube Channel. To simply watch the presentation there is nothing
else you need to do. The presentation will also be recorded and
available at this link afterwards. The easiest way to find the channel
is using the link; if you are on YouTube and do a search please use
Ottawa Horticultural Society (we aren’t the only ones that use OHS as an
acronym!)
Starting the video:
Once you are on the site, you must click on the rectangle of the video to
start watching. Until 7:30 you will see a screen that says the
presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., so please be patient.
Photo illustration by Tuula Talvila.
Images sources: Tomato with epsom salts, dish soap by Tuula Talvila
Lunar phases: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lunar_Phases.jpg by Hamed Rajabpour and Nariman Ghorbani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Egg shells: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggshell_001.jpg by H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Organizer

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Karyn Cichocki, another renowned grower of Gesneriads, will join us by Zoom to give a talk on her Gesneriad gathering trip in Cuba, which we would have heard
Event Details
Karyn Cichocki, another renowned grower of Gesneriads, will join us by Zoom to give a talk on her Gesneriad gathering trip in Cuba, which we would have heard at the convention.
Summer Shirt Day – members who join the meeting wearing a summer shirt or t-shirt have the chance to win a small prize!
For registration information. contact oavsociety@oavs.org
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Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Organizer
Ottawa African Violet Societyoavsociety@oavs.org

Event Details
Dealing with hotter and drier summers poses challenges for gardeners. Waterwise techniques help to keep our gardens lush and healthy. Join Master Gardener, Rebecca Last to learn more about this
Event Details
Dealing with hotter and drier summers poses challenges for gardeners. Waterwise techniques help to keep our gardens lush and healthy. Join Master Gardener, Rebecca Last to learn more about this important topic. Register here to receive the Zoom link to our event.
Interested in knowing more about Manotick Horticultural Society, discover all the benefits of being a member by visiting our website at http://www.manotickhorticulturalsociety.com/
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Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Organizer

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Elizabeth Schleicher, past-president of the Canadian Rose Society, will help take the mystery out of rose culture and care. Elizabeth is a Garden Clubs of Ontario accredited judge
Event Details
Elizabeth Schleicher, past-president of the Canadian Rose Society, will help take the mystery out of rose culture and care. Elizabeth is a Garden Clubs of Ontario accredited judge of horticulture and design and an accredited rose judge and rose consultant with the Canadian Rose Society. Her presentation will focus on hardier roses for a colder climate.
COVID-19 Arrangements
In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom meeting coordinates. Registration for tours will be directly with the tour organizer. Mask-use and appropriate physical distancing during tours must be observed.
Meeting Fees:
2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. Fees for Gees Bees and Riverwood Gardens tours and the seasonal workshop are extra.
Old Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 Sunnyside Ave.) at 613 247-4946 and www.oldottawasouth.ca
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall)
260 Sunnyside Avenue, Otttawa
Organizer
Old Ottawa South Garden ClubOld Ottawa South Garden Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners, with gardens that range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We all share the passion, curiosity, frustration, and pleasure of this pastime.

Event Details
Please join teacher/author David
Event Details
Please
join teacher/author David Ward and witness his sincere, open lecture
style as he comments on our individual journeys of lifelong learning,
adventure however you define it, and anything else his heart feels
compelled to share.
An
award-winning author of two critically-acclaimed books, and a winner of
the Charles E. Pascal Award for Excellence in Teaching, David is
pleased to now be sharing his long and varied history of working in
horticulture with learners at the University of Guelph.
(Photo provided by speaker.)
This
presentation will be a free Webinar. There is no registration required.
Please consider supporting the future activities of the OHS though
renewing your membership or joining for $15/yr, or though a donation.
How to view the presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkJSn2gaoejcGCdzK6xRWg
To
join the presentation, please click on this YouTube link to go to the
OHS YouTube Channel. To simply watch the presentation there is nothing
else you need to do. The presentation will also be recorded and
available at this link afterwards. The easiest way to find the channel
is using the link; if you are on YouTube and do a search please use
Ottawa Horticultural Society (we aren’t the only ones that use OHS as an
acronym!)
Starting the video:
Once
you are on the site, you must click on the rectangle of the video to
start watching. Until 7:30 you will see a screen that says the
presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m., so please be patient.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Organizer

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François, one of our Ottawa African Violet Society members, will give a talk on Episcias, another fascinating member of the Gesneriad family. I understand this
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François, one of our Ottawa African Violet Society members, will give a talk on Episcias, another fascinating member of the Gesneriad family.
I understand this is the first time the Ottawa African Violet Society will have a talk on these plants!
For registration information. contact oavsociety@oavs.org
Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Organizer
Ottawa African Violet Societyoavsociety@oavs.org

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Welwyn Wong is the principal landscape designer of Welwyn Wong Landscape Design (www.welwynwong.com). In her presentation, Welwyn will challenge you to think “outside the box” in discussing landscape-design
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Welwyn Wong is the principal landscape designer of Welwyn Wong Landscape Design (www.welwynwong.com). In her presentation, Welwyn will challenge you to think “outside the box” in discussing landscape-design considerations relevant to residential landscapes including architectural style, inherent property attributes, as well as homeowner needs and preferences. Look through her technical eyes to catch a glimpse of what she sees when she visits a property for the first time.
COVID-19 Arrangements
In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom meeting coordinates. Registration for tours will be directly with the tour organizer. Mask-use and appropriate physical distancing during tours must be observed.
Meeting Fees:
2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. Fees for Gees Bees and Riverwood Gardens tours and the seasonal workshop are extra.
Old Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 Sunnyside Ave.) at 613 247-4946 and www.oldottawasouth.ca
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall)
260 Sunnyside Avenue, Otttawa
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Old Ottawa South Garden ClubOld Ottawa South Garden Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners, with gardens that range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We all share the passion, curiosity, frustration, and pleasure of this pastime.

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We will show a webinar, either from AVSA or the Gesneriad Society, on growing species violets, with discussion and questions afterwards. For registration information. contact oavsociety@oavs.org
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We will show a webinar, either from AVSA or the Gesneriad Society, on growing species violets, with discussion and questions afterwards.
For registration information. contact oavsociety@oavs.org
Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Organizer
Ottawa African Violet Societyoavsociety@oavs.org

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A small panel of master gardeners will talk about interesting ways to include annuals on your balconies, patios, and in your gardens. From small and sweet to big
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A small panel of master gardeners will talk about interesting ways to include annuals on your balconies, patios, and in your gardens. From small and sweet to big and bold, annuals with their wide variety of shapes and colours can add personality and character to any garden. Many of them play the useful role of attracting pollinators while others can offer a unique twist to your dinner plate, not to mention their role in making stunning bouquets.
COVID-19 Arrangements
In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom meeting coordinates. Registration for tours will be directly with the tour organizer. Mask-use and appropriate physical distancing during tours must be observed.
Meeting Fees:
2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. Fees for Gees Bees and Riverwood Gardens tours and the seasonal workshop are extra.
Old Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 Sunnyside Ave.) at 613 247-4946 and www.oldottawasouth.ca
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall)
260 Sunnyside Avenue, Otttawa
Organizer
Old Ottawa South Garden ClubOld Ottawa South Garden Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners, with gardens that range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We all share the passion, curiosity, frustration, and pleasure of this pastime.
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Part 1 of 2: This virtual presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of using plants and plant-related activities to improve quality of life; mental and physical health. Goals
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Part 1 of 2: This virtual presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of using plants and plant-related activities to improve quality of life; mental and physical health. Goals for various health concerns and ways of effective programming to meet these goals will be discussed with the participants. This presentation will be an informative “spring-board” to better understanding horticultural therapy.
Join us for part 2 February 2 (Effective Seasonal Horticultural Therapy Projects)
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Royal Botanical Garden

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How close are we to discovering life on other planets? NASA’s Perseverance rover is due to land on Mars in 2021 to search for signs of ancient life
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How close are we to discovering life on other planets? NASA’s Perseverance rover is due to land on Mars in 2021 to search for signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth. Jupiter’s moon Europa is home to a vast subsurface ocean—a body of water that could sustain primitive forms of life on this alien world nearly 600 million miles from our planet. Join planetary scientist and astrobiologist Kevin Peter Hand and NASA engineer Kobie Boykins for the latest intriguing updates on this vast frontier of exploration.
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

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Do you love hot peppers or have someone on your life that does? There are many people out there who love the heat and some
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Do you love hot peppers or have someone on your life that does? There are many people out there who love the heat and some kind of buzz they get form these hotties! Well here’s your chance to learn how to grow them! Why in January you ask? These little critters need to be started early! Tune into this class and get the full meal deal on growing hot peppers start to finish with instructor Ken Salvail!
Price: $19.95 TAX
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Barbara lives in Canada’s beautiful rainforest on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This talk describes the forest dynamics that create conditions in which many species thrive. Barb
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Barbara lives in Canada’s beautiful rainforest on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This talk describes the forest dynamics that create conditions in which many species thrive. Barb tells her story by providing examples of the forest habitats needed by three charismatic species: Black Bears, Marbled Murrelets, and Wandering Salamanders. Yes, Wandering Salamanders are charismatic, and their survival depends on the dynamic processes happening in the coastal temperate rainforest!
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Organizer
Royal Botanical Garden
23jan1:00 pm2:30 pmPruning Basics Webinar1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event Organized By: Grower Coach

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This class includes a basic guideline for both home owners and professional gardeners need to know about pruning. We will cover ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges
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This class includes a basic guideline for both home owners and professional gardeners need to know about pruning. We will cover ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges and conifers. We will also cover the results of our pruning actions, how timing plays a roll and some basic tree anatomy that is important to know.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $29.95 TAX
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Plant Science is all about how plants function and how they work together with other plants and the environment. This session will include basic botany
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Plant Science is all about how plants function and how they work together with other plants and the environment. This session will include basic botany and how plants deal with nutrients, gasses and other environmental factors including climate change. This is a session that Ken is very passionate about and he will raise your awareness of plant responses to their surroundings.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Session 1: Jan 30, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Session 2: Feb 6, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Price $59.95
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This is a 1 hour webinar that will cover everything you need to know to grow healthy House Plants and Tropicals! We will cover the
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This is a 1 hour webinar that will cover everything you need to know to grow healthy House Plants and Tropicals! We will cover the growing medium (soil) the pot and pot type, pest issues, the growing environment, air filtering effects, the water relations and nutrient basics. This class would be useful for anyone who works with plants or just enjoys the beautiful effects plants have on your living space.
Price: $19.95
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach
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Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. We are thrilled that Lorraine Johnson, a well-known plant
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Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties
Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
We are thrilled that Lorraine Johnson, a well-known plant enthusiast and author, will be our presenter! She will be sharing her extensive knowledge of native plants, and how to incorporate them into the home garden in Grey/Bruce Counties.
If you are ready to register for Seminar 1, please click on the Registration Link. Register for Seminar 1: Native Plants for Grey/Bruce Counties
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Organizer
Grey County Master Gardeners
01feb3:00 pm4:30 pmPruning It Right! Webinar3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Organized By: Grower Coach

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This session includes ornamental tree pruning, basic tree anatomy, basic shrub anatomy, rose pruning , conifer management, disease issues and techniques that will be of
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This session includes ornamental tree pruning, basic tree anatomy, basic shrub anatomy, rose pruning , conifer management, disease issues and techniques that will be of practical use to anyone who is preparing to prune. This Class is geared to the professional but is full of practical information. This class is 1.5hrs in duration and there will be time afterwards for questions.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $29.95
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Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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Lorraine Johnson is the author of 10+ books (Green Future: How to Make a World of Difference; 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens; Grow Wild!; The New
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Lorraine Johnson is the author of 10+ books (Green Future: How to Make a World of Difference; 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens; Grow Wild!; The New Ontario Naturalized Garden; Tending the Earth; The Real Dirt; among other titles).She will discuss how native plants are a tangible link to our natural heritage.
Tickets available through Ticketscene (https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/35674/)
A link to the event will be e-mailed to the ticket purchaser (unless purchased as a gift) 24 hours in advance of the start time.
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

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This 1hr gardening Webinar is packed with great information about gardening with Herbaceous Perennials flowering plants. These hardy flowering plants are some of the best
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This 1hr gardening Webinar is packed with great information about gardening with Herbaceous Perennials flowering plants. These hardy flowering plants are some of the best plants to grow. You will learn the basic care requirements and the do’s and don’ts in this category of gardening. So whether a seasoned pro or someone who just purchased a new property this class will launch you to a better gardening experience!
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
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Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This 1 hour webinar will give you all the basic science of composting. Everything from What is soil to how it works. Lear about the
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This 1 hour webinar will give you all the basic science of composting. Everything from What is soil to how it works. Lear about the fabulous micro organisms as well as the plants health benefits of adding compost to your gardens. Your plants will be glad you learned this integral relationship between compost and plant growth.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This 1hour Webinar will cover everything you need to know to get the best out of your garden space. Small or large there are a
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This 1hour Webinar will cover everything you need to know to get the best out of your garden space. Small or large there are a lot of important tips to getting the most out of your veggie garden and it all starts here! We will cover the importance of variety selection, garden layout, soils and compost, water relations as well as attracting the beneficial insects that will help you in the garden. A 15min Q&A will follow this session.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
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(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This session is packed with information! We will teach all the essentials of fruit tree cultivation
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This session is packed with information! We will teach all the essentials of fruit tree cultivation from the ground up including: planting, pruning, fertilizing, water management, pest management and fruit trees specifics. Perfect for the avid gardener or someone who has fruit trees for the first time.
This webinar is 1.5hrs long and will have a 15 min Q&A afterwards.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $29.95
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(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This 1 hour Webinar will cover all the basics of building and maintaining a Waterfeature. This critical information may help you decide whether your pond needs a face lift or
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This 1 hour Webinar will cover all the basics of building and maintaining a Waterfeature. This critical information may help you decide whether your pond needs a face lift or just a different approach to management. We will cover all the basics including filtration and many of the different issues that may arise. Other topics covered will be fish, Planta, winterization and toxic buildup. This class will have a 15min Q&A afterwards.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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In this 2 part series you will learn how irrigation systems work from the source connection to the grass blades. We will discuss basic layout,
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In this 2 part series you will learn how irrigation systems work from the source connection to the grass blades. We will discuss basic layout, valve function, power flow, sprinkler adjustments, drip systems, filtration, precipitation rates best installation practices as well as timers. All this in 2 x 1.5 hour sessions. This class is great for home owners as well as professionals. This class was developed to teach people who were newly employed by a landscape or irrigation company and supplies most of the basic information to do the job.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Dates:
13 Mar 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
20 Mar 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Price: $59.95
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This 1 hour session will teach you the best ways to create a garden that is sustainable and how to will press into service the
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This 1 hour session will teach you the best ways to create a garden that is sustainable and how to will press into service the beneficial insects near your garden to help keep the bad insects at bay. We will discuss permaculture, natures balance, good plants and look the wide assortment of good guys out there! Its all about the bugs!
Instructor Ken Salvail
Price: $19.95
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach

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This class is packed with great information for anyone who is in the business of lawn care or just anyone who wants go have a
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This class is packed with great information for anyone who is in the business of lawn care or just anyone who wants go have a great healthy lawn. This 2 part webinar will teach you everything you want to know about lawn care from the ground up including, seeding, sod, soils, fertilizers and application techniques, mowing methods, pest, disease and irrigation. These sessions are guaranteed to have an instant effect on the way you approach lawn care.
Instructor Ken Salvail
Dates:
10 Apr 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
11 Apr 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Price: $59.95
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Organizer
Grower Coach
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