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Japanese Language Classes
Join Our Japanese Language Classes for Adults! May – July 2026Thursdays: May 7 – July 9Inside the Bunka Centre Discover the joy of learning Japanese in a supportive, community-focused environment.…
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden – Tickets
Discover the beauty of the Spring & Summer Season at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, where nature, culture, and tranquility come together in a truly unforgettable experience. Open from May 7…
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The Sumi-e Paintings of Yoshiko Hirano Exhibit
INTRODUCTION OF NIKKEI GALLERY DISPLAY – YOSHIKO HIRANO SUMI-E PAINTINGS This art exhibition is a retrospective of the Sumi-e paintings of Yoshiko Hirano. She was a Nisei Canadian who was…
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Gardens of Victoria & Vancouver Island
Victoria – otherwise known as the “City of Gardens” – is a captivating city where historic charm, natural beauty, and modern culture blend effortlessly. With stunning waterfront views and a…
Ottawa Horticultural Society Annual Plant Auction & Sale
The OHS Plant Auction & Sale is heading to the beach! This year’s event is being held at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre at Britannia Park on Tuesday, May 26th!…
Speaker Series – Van Thi Diep
Join Roselands and Van Thi Diep for a deeply moving talk on Forest Therapy as a Spiritual Philosophy.
General Meeting, Mini Flower Show and Guest Speaker Shannon Westwood
General Meeting and Mini Flow Show will be followed by our guest speaker Shannon Westwood who will be telling us about the history and workings of the Riverside Park floral…
Garden Playtime
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. With a new theme each month…
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Storybook Time
Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Join us…
Yvonne Tremblay
Local food celebrity and author Yvonne Tremblay will speak about culinary herbs – growing, preserving and cooking with them. Yvonne is the owner of Quisine, a food, marketing and nutrition…
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Yoga At The Fredericton Botanic Garden
Stretch beneath the open sky with Yoga at the Fredericton Botanic Garden.Join Kris Murphy for Flow Yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting (indoors, if weather is bad) and enjoy a…
The Garden Club of Toronto Spring Blooms
For many years the Garden Club of Toronto’s major spring activity was participating with our co-founding partner, Landscape Ontario, in the renowned Canada Blooms show held at a succession of landmark…
Haldimand General Meeting
Join our Guest speaker-Melissa North who is an Organic Gardener with her topic of Introduction to permaculture. Floral Competition
May Fundraising Meeting / Orono Horticultural Society
Guest speaker: Paul LaPorte … Invasive Plant Management Plan Plus a Strawberry Social Fundraiser – payment at the door
Garden Grooves
Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Dates: Thursdays, March – Oct. Time: 10…
Community Activities
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society: Roots to Blooms Community Garden Event, Plant & Bake Sale
Join us for a delightful day at the Roots to Blooms Community Garden Event featuring our Annual Spring Plant & Bake Sale, hosted by the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society, a…
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BARRHAVEN GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE
OUR ANNUAL PLANT SALE FEATURES PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, VEGGIES, HERBS, HOUSEPLANTS AND GENTLY USED GARDEN PARAPHERNALIA. ENJOY THE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF EXPERIENCED GARDENERS AND MASTER GARDENERS. THIS IS OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER…
Pixie Hollow Picnic
Pixie Hollow Picnic Saturday, May 30th @ 11:30AM Step into a world of pixie dust and magic as fairies take over Whistling Gardens! This unique experience brings together fairies of all kinds,…
Dawn Chorus Birding
Join us for a beautiful chorus of birdsong at the start of the day!Early in the day, the air is calm and other sounds are low. Join us to revel…
Roots to Blooms Community Gardening Event, Spring Plant & Bake Sale
Join us for a delightful day at the Roots to Blooms Community Garden Event featuring our Annual Spring Plant & Bake Sale, hosted by the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society! This…
CHS Plant Sale
A great opportunity to shop local! PLANT SALE! A wonderful selection of great perennials, natives, annuals, fruit stock, houseplants, seedlings and more – all grown by our fantastic gardening members.…
Garden Stratford Plant Sale 2026
Join us for Garden Stratford’s annual Plant Sale! The sale runs rain or shine as it is indoors. You will find a large selection of Member-donated perennials, herbs, seedlings, and…
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7th Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026 “early bird special” for BB members, Saturday 9 -10 am Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm…
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Deadline extended to Register for District 2 Flower Show
ATTENTION: ALL SOCIETY/CLUB MEMBERS THERE ARE STILL SPOTS LEFT IN THE DESIGN AND SPECIAL EXHIBIT CLASSES. TO REGISTER, CONTACT, Linda at LMBartlett62@gmail.com by MAY 31, 2026 This is our largest event…
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Advice Clinic at Barrhaven Farmers Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
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Ottawa Mushroom Society Walk: May
Guided beginner mushroom walk. Learn to spot, understand, and appreciate wild fungi—no experience needed. Relaxed pace.🌲 Step into the fascinating world of fungi at Pinhey Forest.This beginner-friendly guided walk is…
Floral Design Program: Foliage Manipulation
Join us and learn the art of manipulating foliage!Manipulating foliage is one of the most important techniques in floral design and indispensable in modern, contemporary, and abstract work. Manipulating foliage…
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Designing a Summer Planter
Elizabeth Johnston, co-owner of Ramsay Creek Greenhouse joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s June meeting to provide helpful information and a demonstration of how to design an outdoor planter arrangement for…
Garden Sketchbook: 5-Part Workshop
Join us for a five-week introduction course and learn how to sketch plants outdoors at Toronto Botanical Garden!Enjoy the beauty of TBG while learning how to sketch plants outdoors in…
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Botanical Artists Exhibition and Flora of the Ottawa Valley
4:00 to 7:00 7:00 Talk by Dan Brunton
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Advice Clinic at Parkdale Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Spring Watercolour Workshop
Get creative this Spring season with this beginner-friendly watercolour class!Join us for a relaxed and creative watercolour workshop as we paint a loose, expressive study of stargazer lilies set against…
Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
Learn the basics of classic floral design including four styles – a water-viewing design, a centrepiece, a crescent, and a mass design.This course is the prerequisite to all other courses…
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Yoga At The Fredericton Botanic Garden
Stretch beneath the open sky with Yoga at the Fredericton Botanic Garden.Join Kris Murphy for Flow Yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting (indoors, if weather is bad) and enjoy a…
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Breaking the Rules: The Microbial Universe
For most of us, "microbes" means bacteria and viruses, tiny creatures that spoil food and cause disease. This overlooks some of the most important members of the Microbial World: the…
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DISCOVER: NOVA SCOTIA and CAPE BRETON:
We begin our adventure by flying into Sydney, Nova Scotia, which will be our home base for experiencing the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton’s dramatic coastline. We will explore this…
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Pollinator-friendly Container Gardens
Have you run out of room to plant in your garden? Can’t grow certain plants because you don’t have the right soil conditions? Tired of replacing annuals in containers? Native…
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Plant Sale by the Gatineau Valley Gardeners
On Saturday, June 6 from 9 am – 2 pm the Gatineau Valley Gardeners are hosting their annual Plant Sale at St. Mary Magdalene Church (537 Highway 105, across from…
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Advice Clinic at Beechwood Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Native Plant Series: Potting Up Seedlings & Plant Exchange
Join us for an engaging workshop series where you'll learn about biodiversity, native plants & how to enhance your garden!Nature needs your help and it’s as simple as using native…
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Pride Festival
🌈 Pride Fest @ Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 🌸 📅 Sunday, June 7 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last Entry at 4:30 PM) Join us for a vibrant…
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Advice Clinic at Barrhaven Farmers Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
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Neat Garden Things From A to Z
From aphid to zinnia, the garden is truly an awe-inspiring place. Join guest speaker, Brad King, as he takes a closer look at some common but yet amazing finds. You’ll…
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Top 20 ‘Must Have’ Plants for Your Perennial Garden
Top 20 ‘Must Have’ Plants for Your Perennial Garden with Sherry Dodson. A plant lover and Master Gardener, Sherry is creating gardens from scratch at her new residence in Beaverton. Her 1.3 acre property…
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission!
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission! Thursday, June 11 @ 11:am – 3:00pm Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire…
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32nd Annual Flower & Edibles Show
Welcome to the largest flower show in Eastern Ontario. Enjoy the horticulture specimens – see new varieties of flowers, learn their names or simply enjoy their beauty. Contemplate the creative…
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Gardening for Butterflies
This butterfly garden workshop will teach you about the role of butterflies in ecosystems, the native plants most attractive to butterflies, and how to select the right ones for your…
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Advice Clinic at Beechwood Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
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Advice Clinic at Manotick Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
The Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club (TCSC) Annual Show and Sale
The Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club (TCSC) is pleased to invite you to our annual Show and Sale, a favourite event for plant enthusiasts. Join us to spend the day enjoying an impressive…
Mezame (Awakening) Sessions – Qigong with Roxy Wright
🌿 Qigong 🌿🗓️ Thursday, June 14, 2026🕕 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM📍 Bunka Centre – Large Venue Room🍵 Includes: Green or Chrysanthemum Tea🌸 Followed by: Optional Garden Walk Discover the…
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Flower Show and talk on Ikebana
At our regular meeting it will be our annual June Flower Show. Everyone is welcome to enter. We will also have guest speaker, Wendy Batson who will give us a…
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Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers
Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way. Join us for a flavorful gardening…
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Moonlight to Midnight: A guide to Evening Garden Design
This evenings presentation by Nicole Winders explores four night garden styles – Moon, Midnight, Illuminated and Architecturally Lit – and how each creates a distinct atmosphere after dark.
Sustainable Balcony Gardening
Join us and learn how to bring your balcony to life!Learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening on your balcony, with a focus on native plants. You…
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Garden Clubs of Ontario Triennial Flower Show
The Garden Clubs of Ontario present “Discovering Ontario” Triennial Flower Show 2026 Friday June 19 Saturday June 20 Landscape Ontario 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, Ontario L9T 2X8 Friday10amto8pm Saturday…
Community Activities
Abbotsford Garden Tour 2026
This garden tour is a fundraiser for The Glebe Centre’s Seniors community programs at Abbotsford House. It features 12 private gardens in the Glebe and Westboro . Come out and…
VIP Limo Trip!
VIP Limo Trip _ Leaving From London June 20th Gardens, Tour, Picnic Lunch & Wine! Contact My Landscape Artist at: info@mylandscapeartist.ca Website: www.mylandscapeartist.ca
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission!
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission! Saturday June 20 @ 11:am – 3:00pm Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire…
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Advice Clinic at Fletcher Wildlife Garden Pollinator Appreciation Day
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Father’s Day + International Yoga Day Festival
Celebrate Father’s Day & International Yoga Day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden! 🌿👨👧👦🧘 Join us on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for a full day of…
Reconnect, Recalibrate & Immerse in Nature: Sound Bath at the Garden
Relax, recharge, and reconnect through a peaceful garden walk and immersive outdoor sound bath.Step into a serene oasis where nature and sound harmonize to restore your mind, body, and spirit.…
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within”
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” June 25. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 45 to 60…
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Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ July, August & September Days: Wednesday…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Canada Day Festival
Celebrate Canada Day at Nikka Yuko! Join us on Tuesday, July 1 for a full day of culture, entertainment, and community celebration at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden! ✨ Experience: 🥁…
Floral Design Program: Ikebana
Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching the ancient Japanese art form of flower arranging.Try something new! Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching Ikebana, the…
Nature of Chi: Tai Chi & Qigong at the Garden (10 sessions)
Join us Thursday mornings for Tai Chi and Qigong at the Garden!“CHI” is the universal life force that runs through our bodies. Routine practice of Tai Chi & Qigong can…
Forest Bathing at the Garden
Connect with nature and join us for a guided forest therapy walk!Rekindle your relationship with nature this Summer through a guided outdoor Forest Bathing walk with certified Forest Therapy guide…
Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event”
Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event” July 18th – Bringing magic to life, one child at a time. Watch for our family friendly summer surprise announcement coming soon! Visit https://www.theglassslippercompany.ca/…
Tanabata Star Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival)
🎋 Celebrate Tanabata at Nikka Yuko with Natsu Matsuri! 🎋 Join us on Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for a day filled with culture, music, dance,…
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The Capital Bloom Summer Market & Artisan Show
Get ready to explore unique crafts and fresh finds at the coolest summer market around! The Capital Bloom Summer Market & Artisan Show Location: Horticulture Building 1525 Princess Patricia Way…
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ July, August & September Days: Wednesday…
Heritage Day Festival
Celebrate Heritage Day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on August 3 from 9 AM to 5 PM! Immerse yourself in a day filled with Japanese culture, performances, and hands-on experiences…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design.In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of…
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 4:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 4:00PM Whistling Gardens; 698 Concession…
International Cat Day Celebration
International Cat Day CelebrationSunday, August 9 Join us at Bunka Centre for a full day of feline fun as we celebrate International Cat Day with activities for cat lovers of…
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens!
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens! SUMMER / August 14th 10am – 12noon Register: https://luma.com/8rakpe3p Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk…
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” Aug 19. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2pm 45 to 60…
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Understanding Your Soil
From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your plants thriving. Includes a DYI soil texture test!…
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Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden Friday, August 28, 2026 Doors Open: 7PM Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens! Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE! Fountain Show starts at…
6th Annual Storybook Stroll
6th Annual Storybook Stroll August 30th- The largest and most magical event of the year returns to Whistling Gardens! For one afternoon, you can meet fairytale favourites around every corner,…
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Four-Season Beauty & Biodiversity
With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in…
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Cold Frames and Cold Crops: Extending the Season
Cold Frames and Cold Crops is about growing delicious veggies, beyond the usual gardening confines and calendar, using cold frames and the cool season crop palette. Odette McIntyre from the…
Botanical and Gardens
Floral Design Program: Miniature, Small, and Large Floral Design
Join us and learn about how to best utilize space in your designs!By focusing on the size of various designs this course will illuminate questions of scale, proportion, and the…
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NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale
A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens Saturday, September 12th 2026 Join Amy Rose for an unforgettable Summer Experience! Invite a friend or come on your own to experience…
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY!
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY! Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Shows and Exhibitions
Fall Flower Show & Growing Garlic
The meeting this evening will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. Tonight is also our Fall Flower and Vegetable Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 and…
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It’s Easy! Seed Saving 101
Perfect for native plants, heritage veggies and garden favorites! All the basics on how to collect and save seeds from native wildflowers as well as your garden favorites. We will…
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Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group…
Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group…
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Growing Native Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow your own native plants from A to Z. Lots of info and tips from our Blooming Boulevards expert on this rewarding activity. We will learn how…
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day…
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Seed Saving
Learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to make your garden more sustainable and self-sufficient and save you money. Learn how to save heirloom varieties, not available commercially, using…
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Awards Night
Tonight is our Awards Night. This is members only and reservations required.
Drama in the Butterfly Garden
October 27: In-person presentation, Carol Pasternak, MBA, LLB, is an author, photographer, and sought-after motivational nature speaker. Drama in the Butterfly Garden Explore the secret…
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Climate change is making flowers bloom half a day earlier each year, which means that plants are now blooming a month earlier than 45 years ago. This workshop will focus…
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Wintery Greenery
Tonight will be our Annual General Meeting starting at 7:00pm. Starting with a brief business component followed by election of officers. This will be followed by a speaker and demonstration…
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Winter Sowing
Whether you’re goal is to grow many or a few plants, starting native plant seeds outdoors in winter is a fun and rewarding activity. We will learn how to set…
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Designing With Nature, for Outdoor & Indoor Enjoyment
This inspiring and informative talk will showcase this speaker’s passion for plants and creative greening solutions. She will explore the world of indoor and outdoor plants, offering practical tips and…
