We will be holding our February meeting on Sunday, February 3, at the McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St.

We are planning two topics of discussion –  “A Baskteful of Questions” and an Introduction to Pests and Diseases”.

Hope to see you there!

Jeff Rolland of Yards Unlimited joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society to discuss the specifics of space planning and designing hardscapes as well as planning for the softscapes.  Jeff will provide some examples of some smaller-scale projects that are increasingly important due to smaller residential lot sizes. The meeting is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd (lane way entrance to the Old Town Hall is on Klondike Rd across from Shopper’s Drug Mart) $5 for non-members or subscribe to our 2019 program for $15.

Cindy Cluett, Beyond the House Garden and Floral Design

Speakers all day, 40+ vendors & not-for-profits, door prizes, and seed swap. Admission is $2 at the door, kids 5 and under are free. Net proceeds from the door prizes, admission, and seed swap will be donated to the Mississippi Mills Seed Lending Library.

Contact info for a booth space is johvi.leeck [at] hotmail.ca.

NARGS Highlights – Rock Gardens Highlighted from the annual North American Rock Garden Society Annual Meetings throughout North America.

Most of us have admired rhododendrons, magnolias, and other flowering shrubs in gardens in the spring. Master Gardener Mary Reid (www.greenthumbgarden.ca) will share some tips about growing such plants in Ottawa. 

Membership: $25 per year; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. 

Information: Ottawa South Community Centre at 613 247 4946

Travel with Gay MacQuarrie on her 2014 trip to China where her photos capture the spirit of the Chinese people’s love of nature and all things living.

Monthly meeting, details to be announced.

Design & Garden Delights of China with WCGC member Gay MacQuarrie

Members share their bulbs and preserves to be judged.  Preserves are then shared with members and guests at the end of the meeting. The GHS meets at the Top Generation Hall at 4373 Top Generation Crt, off Ramsayville Road in Ottawa.  Contact Denise Kennedy 613-738-9724

Smiths Falls and District Horticultural Society welcomes everyone interested in gardening whether you are a novice or experienced gardener.  Each meeting features guest speakers and an informal social time.