Summer crops, like tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and peppers, can be harvested.
Continue to weed and to control pest problems.
As potato tops yellow and die, dig the plants and dry the potatoes in the sun. Pull onions when the tops are dry and fall over, and harvest garlic as it matures. Both need to be sun-dried for storage.
Continue to sow vegetables for fall harvest, such as spinach, chard, carrots, peas, lettuce, and carrots.
Keep seedbeds moist, especially in the heat. Thin seedlings as needed, they grow quickly in the heat and strong sun.
Take notes and photos of the yard for future planning.

A self-guided tour of nine country gardens in beautiful Pontiac, Quebec, with a theme of ecological sustainability and native plants. Local crafts and produce for sale in the gardens add to the fun. Visit wildlife-friendly gardens, organic vegetable gardens, a cottage garden under the pines, and then reward yourself with a slice of pizza from a wood-fired oven! Two of the gardens belong to OVRGS members, including the nursery Beaux Arbres, 🌺 now with added Rock Garden Species.🌺 Admittance: voluntary donation to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

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WHEN: Saturday August 11 from 10am to 4pm (rain date Sun Aug 12)
WHERE: Next to Building 72 in the Arboretum at the Central Experimental Farm, east of the Prince of Wales roundabout
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This special summer event showcases local and regional artists displaying and selling their original artwork
There isn’t a more beautiful setting than under the luxurious canopy of the Arboretum!
So much to savour in one day – oil and acrylic paintings, stone and wood sculptures, glass art and jewelry, pottery and stoneware, landscapes and portraits, photography, fiber and paper designs, woodwork and accessories – here is last year’s exhibitors list
If this natural setting is the place for your artwork, please see the Registration Form or Formulaire d’inscription
Also featuring a silent auction of artwork, sale of art books and prints, and refreshments

COST: Free admission
INFO: Email info@friendsofthefarm.ca or call 613-230-3276

Discover the common, wild, edible and medicinal plants growing in the
Ottawa bioregion. Led by herbalist, forager and plant lover Amber Westfall,
this walk will introduce participants to plant identification, ethical
harvesting practices, and a variety of ways to work with the local, wild
plants that are in season.
No refunds with less than 48 hours cancellation notice.
Prices are offered on a sliding scale
http://www.thewildgarden.ca/sliding-scale-pricing.html . I invite you to
pay one of the reduced fees, if paying the full price would cause you to be
less secure in your ability to meet your food, health, housing or essential
transport needs.
$20 This fee covers my costs and %100 of my time. Register here.
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$15 This fee covers my costs and %60 of my time. Register here.
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$72 Sign up for all 4 plant walks and receive a 10% discount. Register
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Recipients of August’s Monthly Herbal Box register here.
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