WHEN: Saturday October 20 from 10am to 3pm
WHERE: Building 72 in the Arboretum at the Central Experimental Farm, east of the Prince of Wales roundabout
DETAILS:

Clean out your shelves and donate your books for a great cause – this is the only drop-off day in 2018 when we accept books from the public
Friends volunteers are ready to unload your boxes and bags of re-gifted books
We do not accept magazines, textbooks or encyclopaedias
Please note – respect Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada property and do not drop off books except on official drop-off days, thanks!
Check the calendar for our Used Book Sale in June 2019 and find that elusive title or stock up for your summer reading

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

There is a special and magical garden in the Charlevoix Region of Quebec. It is a private garden that is only open to the public 4 times a season by reservation only. Les Quatre Vents was the brainchild of Frank Cabot, a wealthy industrialist who decided he preferred gardening over the corporate world. The garden covers 20 acres and contains 24 different gardens. It is an example of large landscape gardening at its finest.

On Saturday October 20, at 4:00 PM, the Pakenham Horticultural Society is pleased to take you on a virtual tour of this extraordinary garden. The club will host a special viewing of Sebastien Chabot’s award winning documentary THE GARDENER at the historic Arnprior O’Brien Theatre, 147 John Street North, Arnprior. The film is 88 minutes long. For more information on the film, email pakenhamhort@gmail.com or call 613 256 4768.

Tickets for this fundraiser are available only in advance. Tickets are $12.00 per person and available for purchase at The Arnprior Book Shop in Arnprior, Penny’s Fudge Factory in Pakenham or Baker Bob’s in Almonte.

Note:  This presentation is open to OHS members only.  Membership is $15 for an individual or for $20 for a family and can be purchased at the door or can be purchased on-line in advance.

Speaker: Paul Zammitt
Paul is well known to our gardening community.  He is a graduate of the University of Guelph’s Plant Agriculture Program and is an active member of many Canadian and international gardening communities. He was appointed Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Gardens in 2009, he is a popular speaker appearing on HGTV, CTV, and is a contributor to  Canadian Gardening, Garden Life, Canadian Living to name a few publications.
Summing up what has been learned in the decades of gardening is no small feat, but Paul will take us through his experiences with humour, lots of usable tips and information, gorgeous pictures.

Speaker:  Terry (Jusei) Hodgins

Join us to welcome one of the most advanced Ikebana teachers who has wonderful experience in demonstrations and workshops for the Ohara School of Ikebana, Ottawa Chapter. Ikebana is  the Japanese art of flower arranging, blossoms, branches, leaves, and stems which find new life as materials for artmaking. In contrast to casually placing flowers in a vase, Ikebana aims to bring out the inner qualities of flowers and other live materials and express emotion. The arrangements are not unlike sculpture. Considerations of color, line, form, and function guide the construction of a work. The resulting forms are varied and unexpected, and can range widely in terms of size and composition, from a piece made from a single flower to one that incorporates several different flowers, branches, and other natural objects. The roots of Ikebana in Japan are believed to trace back to either the ceremonial practices of the native Shinto religion, or to a tradition of making floral offerings in Buddhism, which was imported from China in the 6th century.

In 1912, the first modern school of Ikebana, the Ohara School, was established. For an amazing up close and personal experience this evening will showcase the history of this floral art as well as enjoying the methods of Ikebana shown to us by Mr. Hodgins.

Annual fees:  $40 individuals; $50 per couple; $5 Guest Fee

The CBGS (www.canadensisgarden.ca)  is hosting Symposium on “Gardens and Healthy Communities” at the NCC, 40 Elgin St., Urbanism Lab, on Tuesday, October 30, from 8:30AM to 4:00PM with lunch included. There is no charge to attend. Please confirm attendance at                     info@jardincanadensisgarden.ca or phone at 613-454-5673 by October 28.