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Courses and Workshops
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…
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…
Botanical and Gardens
Roots & Threads
Where creativity, community and sustainability come together This winter, Toronto Botanical Garden invites you to become part of Roots & Threads, a collaborative textile art project celebrating sustainability, creative reuse…
Fall Bulb Sale
Plant now. Enjoy next spring. Get a head start on next year’s garden with our Fall Bulb Sale, happening September 7 through 20. Choose from a beautiful selection of tulips,…
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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…
Green Roofs: The Pinnacle of Garden Development
Speaker: Peter Guinane Date: September 10, 2026 Location: Leaside Library Time: 6:30 p.m. refreshments • 7:00 p.m. meeting
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Book Launch – Officer Shimada and the Disappearing Girl
📚 An evening of mystery, music, and storytelling at Nikka Yuko! Join us on Friday, September 11 for a special pre-launch event with bestselling Alberta author Will Ferguson, featuring his…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale
A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!
Tours and Experiences
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…
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Online Events
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Scree, talus, rocks & stone: Why we love rock gardening! and PLANT SALE
The Ottawa Rock Garden & Hort. Society invites the rock garden curious to their Sept. meeting. Get answers to your burning questions: Can you really grow rocks in the garden?…
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY!
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY! Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Botanical and Gardens
Les arbres comestibles: découvrez leurs secrets et leurs usages
Découvrez les arbres comestibles et leurs usages historiques lors d’une visite guidée mettant en lumière les espèces dont les fruits, les noix et d’autres parties peuvent être consommés. Une occasion…
Talks and Meetings
Seasons of Oops a Daisy Flower Farm & Florist
What happens on a flower farm? Dawn Harper, owner of Oops a Daisy Flower Farm is our guest speaker for September. She’ll be enlightening us on the many farm activities…
Talks and Meetings
Permaculture Principles for Healthy Soil and Happy Plants
Permaculture Principles for Healthy Soil & Happy Plants presented by Dr. Angela Durante. Permaculture is a gardening principle that aims to mimic the natural cycles of a self reliant eco-system…
Georgina-Brock Garden Club – Permaculture Principles for Healthy Soil & Happy Plants
Georgina-Brock Garden Club – Permaculture Principles for Healthy Soil & Happy Plants presented by Dr. Angela Durante. Permaculture is a gardening principle that aims to mimic the natural cycles of…
Agincourt Garden Club + Pat Ware present: How to Create a Floral Design
We are a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Monday September 14/26 7:30pm Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave. @ Sheppard, driveway and bus stop off of…
Sustainably Growing and Designing Cut Flowers with Debbie and Amanda Gordon
Learn how to grow beautiful, eco-friendly cut flowers right in your own garden and transform them into stunning arrangements. This workshop covers sustainable growing practices, harvest tips and a live…
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…
Festivals and Fairs
HARVEST: A Feast of Fall
Harvest - A Feast of Fall, in support of Youturn Youth Services, is a multi-chef food & beverage experience celebrating Ottawa’s amazing culinary community of award-winning chefs, artisanal beverage producers…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Elora & Salem Members Plant Swap Event
Meet in the Healing Garden at the Groves Hospital.
Online Events
Pesticides, Herbicides and Pond Additives Which May Harm Pond Fish
Dr. Kristopher Chandroo, Pet Fish Vet in Kanata, will be discussing the pesticides, herbicides and the various pond additives which may harm your pond fish. You may attend in person…
Talks and Meetings
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SEPT. MEETING ALL ABOUT LAVENDER
Lavender has so many uses and we will find them out with our guest speaker from the PEC Lavender Farm. There will be product to purchase after the presentation.
Haldimand General Meeting
Join us with Speaker Quinten Hartlen-Melo speaking on Mosaiculture from Niagara Parks! Floral Competition
Milne House Club Annual Flower Show
Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show“Celebrating Autumn” Thursday September 17, 1 to 4 p.m.Free Admission Every year, Milne House Garden Club holds a major flower show featuring garden specimens,…
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Courses and Workshops
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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…
Botanical and Gardens
North American International Yosakoi Festival 2026
🌸 COMING SEPTEMBER 19–20, 2026 🌸 North American International Yosakoi Festival 📍 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden | Lethbridge, Alberta The energy, colour, and spirit of Yosakoi returns to Nikka Yuko…
Botanical and Gardens
Ornamental Gardens – Rose Garden Tour
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the Friends…
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Pakenham Hort Society Plant Sale
Pakenham Hort Society’s annual plant sale will take place on Sat Sep 19 from 9am to noon. Come early for best selection of hardy perennials, gently used garden books, tools…
Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society’s Annual Flower Show
Visit this organized exhibition where growers display and compete with specialized dahlias judged for symmetry, colour, size, and proper centre formation. Saturday, September 19, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September…
Talks and Meetings
Ottawa Orchid Society September 2026 Meeting
At our first meeting of the 2026-27 season we welcome Dr. Martin Motes, an expert in Vanda hybrids who will talk to us via Zoom about Compact Vandas. He will…
Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society’s Annual Flower Show
Visit this organized exhibition where growers display and compete with specialized dahlias judged for symmetry, colour, size, and proper centre formation. Sunday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (and…
Russell & District:
At our regular meeting, we will have a presentation by Deborah Doherty on how to have a bird friendly garden (Diane Sharpe, coordinator). If you are interested in attracting more…
Talks and Meetings
Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton: In-Person
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group of experienced Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes. From tackling…
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…
Schomberg Horticultural Society – Carly McDougall “Sustainable Garden Hacks”
“Sustainable Garden Hacks” presented by Carly McDougall, owner of a store named Bounty from the Boonies in Uxbridge, and who signs her emails with Carly McDougall – Plant Whisperer +…
General Meeting, Mini Flower Show and Guest Speaker Bonnie Sitter
General meeting and Mini Flower Show. Guest speaker Bonnie Sitter will talk about Ontario’s Farmerettes. She co-authored the book Onions Skins and Peach Fuzz with Shirleyan English. A Farmerette stamp…
Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (In-Person)
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group of experienced Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes. From tackling…
Online Events
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Your Garden Your Superpower: How Gardeners Can Help Fight Climate Change.
Join us September 22nd for a Webinar on Gardening and the Planet! This month, Climate Legacy is partnering with the Ontario Horticultural Association and Master Gardener Claudette Sims to deliver…
Talks and Meetings
2026 Speakers Series – Climate Change Mitigation in Canadian Field Crops
Presentation by Dr. David Pelster, AAFC Research Scientist This presentation will discuss the contributions of agriculture to global and national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more specifically on the contributions…
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” Sept 23. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 45 to…
September Meeting & Flower Show / Orono Horticultural Society
Guest Speakers: Tom Hossie & Brian Reid … ‘Growing Hope for Monarchs’
Community Activities
Open House: Garden Renewal Project at the Dundas Museum & Archives & Dundas Horticultural Society
Join us at the Dundas Museum & Archives on September 24 for an open house highlighting the first phase of its Garden Renewal Project, an exciting partnership with the Dundas…
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden Friday, September 25, 2026 Doors Open: 6PM Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens! Performance time 6:30-7:30PM WIND & WIRE! Fountain Show starts at…
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden Saturday, September 26, 2026 Doors Open: 6PM Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens! Performance time 6:30-7:30PM WIND & WIRE! Fountain Show starts at…
Community Activities
🍁 National Tree Day at Canadensis Garden
🌳 Celebrate National Tree Day at Canadensis Garden with tree planting, a mature tree tour, a self-guided scavenger hunt and more. Free admission and free parking - rain or shine!
Community Activities
Ottawa 200 Block Party
Full details will be available soon. Please check back then. Thank you.
CHS September Meeting “SEED SAVING FOR ALL”
You can count the number of seeds in a tomato, but you can never count the number of tomatoes in a seed.” Would you like to learn how to grow,…
Knox Pumpkin Farm Visit / Orono Horticultural Society
Join us for some fun and comradery with our members at our local pumpkin farm. Event starts at 5:45 pm
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October OPEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day Open…
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…
Courses and Workshops
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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…
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular October 3rd – What if there was a place where you could meet fairytale characters, play silly games with villains, AND walk away with a bag full…
Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale
Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is the 2nd annual plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto Botanical…
TBG Fall Ravine Festival
Enjoy a day of music, adventure, and education. Join us for the Ravine Festival, an exciting day of fun and learning set against the beautiful backdrop of the Toronto Botanical…
Talks and Meetings
You Are Not Done Yet – Fall Gardening and Putting Your Garden to Bed
Time to hang up your trowel, weeder and secateurs – not so quickly! Master Gardener Mary Shearman Reid joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s October 6th meeting to let us know…
Talks and Meetings
An Introduction to Wheat Grass and It’s Health Benefits – Monthly Meeting
Guest Speakers: Charlene and Shawna Pickering, KC Acres Family Farm. An Introduction to Wheat Grass and It’s Health Benefits.” Charlene and Shawna Pickering are owners of KC Acres Family Farm.…
Floral Design Program: Designing with Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids
Get ready to unleash your creativity with lilies, tropicals and orchids in this hands-on floral design class. These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer…
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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…
CHINGUACOUSY: “DIY Garden Décor”
October 13, 2026 “DIY Garden Décor” Speaker: Michele Drenters
Talks and Meetings
Orangeville – Paul Judge “A Gardeners Winter”
Please welcome our guest speaker tonight, Paul Judge, as he talks about “A Gardeners Winter.” Discover the things you can do for your garden even in winter. Guests are welcome,…
Monthly Meeting – October 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
Credit Valley Horticultural Society October Meeting
Our October guest speaker Terry Kennedy will be speaking to us about orchids. ——- Doors open at 7 pm with the meeting starting at 7:30 pm. Visitors always welcome. There…
Elora & Salem – Meeting & Speaker: Rebecca Baker
General Meeting and Speaker: Rebecca Baker ” Fall into Spring”
Talks and Meetings
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OCTOBER MEETING ON HOT SAUCES
Mark Barranger-Mitchell is back in the kitchen cooking up a variety of hot sauces to sample and will provide recipes for our members. Flower Show and Photo Competition as well.
Community Activities
Harvest & Hearth: Autumn Farm Experience
Enjoy an afternoon experience designed to honour the bounty of summer, the vibrant colours of fall, and the gentle turn toward winter.Step into the rhythms of the season on our…
Talks and Meetings
4 Mountain Passes
Mountain passes provide a unique opportunity to visit alpine areas to botanize. In 2020, Bella and Barbara travelled to Argentina to travel with Marcela Ferreyra into the Andes. Together they drove up…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Talks and Meetings
Native Plant Gardening
Melanie Ouellette, Chair and Founder of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s November meeting to discuss the importance of native plant gardening, and steps people can…
Talks and Meetings
Horticultural Pruning Techniques of Hydrangea Shrubs – November Meeting
Guest Speaker: Jason Overdevest, Nanticoke Nursery Horticultural Pruning Techniques of Hydrangea Shrubs.” Jason Overdevest of Nanticoke Nursery will be educating our members on hydrangea bushes and care. Jason will take…
Courses and Workshops
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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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Ritchie Christmas Bazaar
“Wait... Why Are You Talking About Christmas nowBecause if there’s one event we know you count down to all year, it’s our Christmas Bazaar.And this year? We’re not just bringing it…
Monthly Meeting – November 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Courses and Workshops
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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…
The Farm’s Hidden Network: How Microbial Allies and Invisible Invaders Shape Plant Health
Presentation by Dr. Wen Chen, AAFC Research Scientist. Plants do not live alone. Every root, leaf, and handful of soil is home to a community of bacteria, fungi, and other…
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…
Monthly Meeting – December 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
