Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area

OFNC Book Club Meeting

Location: Zoom. All OFNC members are welcome. Please first register by following this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HWzbzQe4TNWqSxxFgItnvQ The Book:An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us(2022) by Ed Yong…

Japanese Gardens

Ottawa Master Gardener Barbara Sibbald’s talk is part travelogue and part gardening experiment. She explores Japanese garden-principles including stone placement, plants and ma—the all-important space in between. She aims to…

Native Plant Gardening

Come and join us at our WCGC January meeting and enjoy a presentation by Eryn Harding on Native Plants Gardening, refreshments and conviviality. Eryn Harding will share with us insights and…

Winter Tree Identification for Beginners Series – 02: Uncommon Conifers and Intro to Broadleaf Trees

Winter Tree Identification for Beginners Series – 02: Uncommon Conifers and Intro to Broadleaf Trees 10:00 to 13:00 – 3 hours Description:Although most trees have dropped their distinct foliage, flowers,…

Ottawa Orchid Society January Meeting

At our January meeting, learn about the (NAOCC) North American Orchid Conservation Centre’s research with mycorrhizal fungi relationships, propagation techniques, and pollinators that are safeguarding the native orchid populations (both…

MEET THE MOSSES (ZOOM PRESENTATION)

IN THE PLANT WORLD, MOSSES ARE “STRONG, SENSITIVE” TYPES.  THEY COVER ENORMOUS AREAS, ARE TOUGH ENOUGH TO GROW WITHOUT SOIL OR ROOTS AND CAN SURVIVE LONG DROUGHTS AND WINTER (HECK…

Gardens of New Zealand

Jack Wilson will take you through some of the remarkable gardens of New Zealand which he visited the winter of 2024-25 as well as provide some tips for those considering…

Russell & District: Lavender

We will have a guest speaker from Lavande Braydale Lavender.

Lavender

At our regular monthly meeting we will have auest speaker from Lavande Braydale Lavender. Everyone welcome.

Gloucester Horticultural Society January topic: Growing and Caring for Vegetables

Marie Decker will join our members via Zoom to give a presentation on Growing and Caring for Vegetables. For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit our…

Creating a Native Species Garden

Meetings start at 7:00pm, with a brief business component before our guest speaker. This evening our speaker will be Hugh Metcalfe of Naturaide on the topic of Creating a Native…

Nature’s Pharmacy, where medicine meets Evolutionary Botany – Everyone Welcome

Enjoy an entertaining evening with Dr Steve Heard, an evolutionary ecologist and entomologist and honorary research professor at UNB, for a humorous look at Nature’s Pharmacy, where medicine meets evolutionary…

Water Gardening Double Bill: Aquatic Plants at Longwood Gardens / Primer on Floating Planters (Hybrid event)

Join us first for a taped in situ presentation by Longwood Gardens aquatic horticulturalist Tim Jennings about aquatic plants in the Waterlily Court, followed by an in-person talk on buying…

FREE Microgreens Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Microgreens, macro knowledge: the small but mighty superfood Microgreens are quick, easy and versatile, perfect for beginners and those looking for fresh organic greens year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn…

FREE Hydroponic Gardening Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Maximum Spots: 50 —– Grow Like A Pro – Hydroponic Gardening Unlock the secrets of hydroponics as Rebecca shares insights into nutrient solutions, lighting considerations, and the art of maintaining…

Wandering In a frosted wonderland – frostival

Step into a winter wonderland at the Fredericton Botanic Garden with our annual Walking in a Frosted Wonderland tour, led by Jim.Enjoy a guided winter walk through the Garden as…

Growing Dahlias – What’s new?

Olivia Chuchryk, who owns and runs Charing House Gardens B&B, will be sharing her extensive experience on all aspects of growing dahlias from tubers to harvest.  She will share her…

Combating Invasive Plants: Tackling the Phragmites in Ontario

Matt Bolding, Ecologist and GIS Professional, invasive Species Program Coordinator, Ducks Unlimited Canada (Eastern Region).      Combating Invasive Plants:  Tackling the Phragmites in OntarioInvasive Phragmites australis is an invasive…

Urban Organic Food Gardening

Urban organic food gardening with the flowers that support it is as simple or as challenging as you wish to make it.  However, at some time or other, issues will…

Native Plants and Pollinators

Long-time gardener, Elizabeth Sheehy, will help us understand the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem and the part played by native plants in this relationship. She will explain how…

Creating a crevice garden for the smallest of spaces

In this talk, Chris focused on the design and drama of miniature crevice gardens. He discussed soil mediums, rock types and plants which he found to be successful in these…

Russell & District: Growing Herbs for Medicine

We will have guest speaker Lia Lindemen at our regular monthly meeting to give a talk on growing herbs for medicine.

Growing Herbs for Medicine

At our regular monthly meeting we have guest speaker Lia Lindemen who will talk to us about growing herbs for medicine.  Everyone welcome.

Gloucester Horticultural Society February topic: An Engineers Guide to Houseplants

Darryl Cheng will join our members via Zoom to present An Engineers Guide to Houseplants For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit our  webpage  

Growing and Caring for Dahlias

Meetings start at 7:00pm, with a brief business component before our guest speaker. Our speaker this evening will be Marnie Chown of Fair Sun Farm on the topic of Growing…

The Edible Garden

FREE Seed Starting Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Maximum Spots: 50 —– Seed Starting: Its Time to Get Growing! Get ready for spring planting by learning how to start your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers from seed in…

FREE How to Grow Peppers Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Maximum Spots: 50 —– Pepper Geeks: SWEET, SPICY, AND FULL OF FLAVOUR; HOW TO GROW PEPPERS It’s time to get spicy! This workshop is all about the art of growing peppers.…

Medicinal Plants of Canada

Medicinal plants of Canada were first identified by Indigenous healers. At the start of John’s university career, they conducted a review of all the published reports of Indigenous use of…

Organic Gardening for the Home Gardener

Pat Lucey, Gardening Instructor, Canadian Organic Growers.          Organic Gardening for the Home GardenerThis engaging talk by an experienced organic farming specialist has been tailored specifically for…

Growing Green: Gardening & Sustainability Fair

It’s back and greener than ever! Sponsored by FIG Solar and in partnership with the Cité de / City of Clarence-Rockland, the Rockland Community Garden is excited to present the…

Raised Bed Gardening

Raised garden beds can offer enhanced results and a better gardening experience. Join the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s March meeting and explore how to choose the right plants, location, materials, and…

FREE Herb Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Maximum Spots: 50 —– Herbology 101: Cultivating Your Own Culinary Garden Herbs can thrive in a variety of environments and are a great addition to any garden, patio, windowsill, or…

FREE Chickens 101 Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]

Maximum Spots: 50 —– CHICKENS! What the flock? Thinking about raising a few chickens but you don’t know where to start. Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on…

Russell & District: Vegetables in all Situations

Guest speaker Judith Cox will be at our regular monthly meeting to talk to us about growing vegetables in all situations.

Vegetables in All Situations

At our monthly meeting we will have guest speaker Judith Cox who will talk to us about growing vegetable in all situations. Everyone welcome.

Gloucester Horticultural Society March topic: Tools for the Urban Gardener

Leigh Bain, a customer advisor at the Ottawa Lee Valley Tools store will show tools that are ideal for use in an urban garden. She will also discuss how to select…

Gardening for the Birds

The meeting will begin at 7:00pm, with a brief business component before our guest speaker. This evening our presentation will be a virtual.  Kristen Martyn will be speaking on Gardening…

Street Art, Gardening, and Life

Crevice Garden – Trip to South Africa

This talk is by two members Tony and Annie.  Tony will present the construction of his first rock garden at his home. Annie will present on the topic of alpine…

Food For Life: How Some Organizations in Ottawa Are Addressing The Food Insecurity Gap

This panel of community leaders, experts and speakers from the Ottawa area,who are actively working to address food insecurity in our community, will be joining us to share some important…

Minden and Area Horticultural Society Seedy Saturday

Enjoy the start of the 2026 growing season by visiting Minden! Minden and Area Horticultural Association invite you to our first Seedy Saturday. Shop with local horticultural and artisan vendors…

Minden and Area Horticultural Society Seedy Saturday

Enjoy the start of the 2026 growing season by visiting Minden! Minden and Area Horticultural Association invite you to our first Seedy Saturday. Shop with local horticultural and artisan vendors…

High Performance, Low Maintenance Plants

Many gardeners aspire to create a garden that is both beautiful and easy to maintain.  Lee Ann Smith from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s April…

Barbara & Bella – Four Passes

This talk will look take you on a tour of the plants in four separate mount passes in the Dolomites ​

Shrubs for all seasons

Meetings start at 7:00pm, with a brief business components before our guest speaker. Tonights speaker is Mary Sherman Reid speaking on “Shrubs for all Seasons”, Followed up with refreshments and…

Paint with Blooms

Wildscaping

At our regular monthly meeting we will have a guest speaker who give a talk on Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design. Everyone welcome.

A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity:  How A Detector Dog And His Handler Work Together On This Important Issue

In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity:  How A Detector Dog And His Handler…

Invasive Plants in Your Gardens: Becoming More of a Critical Gardener

If you are a gardener, chances are you have cultivated an invasive plant species. You may not yet have learned that some of your favourite plants are invasive.  It’s a…

Canadian Tulip Festival

The 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for May 8–18, 2026, and will be held in Ottawa, Ontario. The festival celebrates the historic gift of tulips from the Netherlands to…

Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s 52nd Annual Plant Sale!

On Saturday, May 16th the Kanata-March Horticultural Society will hold our 52nd annual plant sale at our meeting location, the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road, from 8 am until…

Spring Flower Show and member chat

The meeting will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component.  This evening is our Spring Flower Show.  Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 & 6:45 pm.  Please provide…

NHS Plant Auction and Sale

A great selection of perennials, vegetable plants, and houseplants — all at very reasonable prices! Plant sales begin at 6:30 and auction begins at 7:00.

32nd Annual Flower & Edibles Show

Open to the public, see beautiful floral designs and flower and vegetable entries presented by our members. There are also open classes for members of the public who are not…

Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers

June 16:  In-person presentation by Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton and member of the Ottawa Horticultural Society Culinary Delights With Herbs and Edible Flowers          …

Gardens After Dark: Creating Magical Nighttime Gardens

Tonights meeting will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business components before our guest speaker. The speaker tonight is Nicole Winters on the topic of “Gardens After Dark:  Creating Magical…

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. In this presentation from…

NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale

A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!

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…

Fruits in Your Garden

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…

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…

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 lives…

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…

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…