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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…

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…

Master Gardening Advice Table – Seedy Saturday Ottawa

Seedy Saturday – Ottawa

Seedy Saturday hosts seed vendors from across Eastern Ontario and West Quebec, selling heirloom varieties of seeds adapted to our climate and geography. At our Seed Exchange Table customers are invited…

Great Seed Giveaway

Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables and Herbs, many varieties. Specials for Children! Pre orders taken. The Horticultural Society asks for a small donation for your choices. See us on Facebook!   If…

International Women’s Day: Short Film Screening

Join us for a complimentary film screening in celebration of International Women’s Day. March 8th, 2026 Featured Film: Japanese Woman (1986, 28 min) Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Film Synopsis: Directed by Kalle Lasn, Japanese Woman explores the…

Georgina-Brock Garden Club – Gardening with Nature

Gardening with Nature with Marina Vander Heyden. Marina will share her journey of cultivating a ½-acre food forest and permaculture-inspired garden over the past four years. The talk will explore…

Caring for Trees

Janssens Orchards is a 34-acre family farm business with a focus on growing heritage fruit trees –apples, pears, plums and cherries. Mike Janssen, owner, will share his farm’s holistic approach…

Agincourt Garden Club and Betty McCullough on Tagging Monarch Butterflies

  Monday March 9/26 – Agincourt Garden Club 1st In Person Meeting 7:30 pm (You might want to come earlier to meet/greet your old friends, renew your membership, get your…

Starting With Seeds

Join us in-person for our guest speaker, Brad King, who will present “Starting With Seeds”: All about seeds. Starts with Germination. How to plant, when to plant seeds, and transplanting.…

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2

In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design.Join Pat Ware in this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich…

Orangeville – Paul Brydges “A Backyard Garden Retreat”

Please welcome our guest speaker this evening, Paul Brydges, as he talks about “A Backyard Garden Retreat”. Relax in a beautifully designed area of your garden. Guests are welcome, free…

Tiny Forests, Big Impact

PDHS in-person general membership meeting presents Tiny Forests, Big Impact by Stephanie Benoit. A Tiny Forest is a great addition to small urban spaces. They include native trees, shrubs, and…

“Food for You and the Bees: Growing a Wild Edible Gardenscape”

Tauney Stinson will be presenting a talk focussed on finding food in a wild edible landscape in our own gardens. In her talks to garden clubs and other naturalist organizations…

Pickering Garden Club

Monthly Member Meeting – Virtual

CHINGUACOUSY: Make-&-Take – Kokedama

Make-&-Take – “Kokedama”   Speaker: Michele Drenters.  Ever heard of the Japanese garden art form “kokedama”? If not here’s your chance to try something new.

Pruning—How and Why

Knowing how and why to prune is so important to the health of your plants as well as their beauty for you to enjoy. James Wilson, professor of horticulture at…

Credit Valley Horticultural Society March Meeting

Our March guest speaker is Dan Scallen.  Dan’s presentation topic is “Anything but Grass” ——- Doors open at 7 pm with the meeting starting at 7:30 pm. Visitors always welcome.…

Three Sisters Gardens

Three Sisters Gardens – Pam Hudson will explain the interdependence of corn, squash and beans and how to grow your own Three Sisters garden.

PEONIES THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS

BLAINE MARCHAND, GARDENER AND AUTHOR WILL LOOK AT THE MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT PEONIES IN YOUR GARDEN.  HE WILL DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT PEONY FORMS AND HOW WITH CAREFUL SELECTION YOU…

BRANTFORD GARDEN CLUB

GARDEN FORUM.   Q&A.         BY   ALEX KUCHAREW & MARY THORNE

Bowery Project

Speaker: Mary Anderson Topic: Bowery Project Date: Thursday March 12th, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Leaside Library – 165 McRae Drive

Niagara Falls Horticultural Society: A Photographic Journey of our 2025 Garden Tour

Take a trip down memory lane as Award Winning Writer, Photographer & Speaker Theresa Forte takes us back through her photos of the 10 beautiful gardens that were featured on…

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. Visiting gardens in South Africa had long been…

Brampton Seedy Saturday and Garden Show 2026

The Brampton Horticultural Society and the City of Brampton is pleased to invite you to join us for our Annual Seedy Saturday and Garden Show. If you are interested in…

Seedy Saturday

Planning your spring gardens? Come visit the “Seedy Saturday” event hosted by the Kanata-March, Stittsville-Goulbourn and West Carleton Garden Clubs and Horticultural Societies! Visitors to this event will find economically…

Ottawa Home, Garden, Art & Craft Show 2026

Showcase your products, meet ready-to-shop customers, and grow your brand at our vibrant vendor market!Here’s a shorter, more professional version with a polished tone:Calling All Artisans, Makers & Small BusinessesJoin…

Advice Clinic at Westend Seedy Saturday (Carp)

Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.

Ottawa Orchid Society March 2026 Meeting

At our March meeting we welcome Karl Olsen, owner and founder of Orchid Wise in Australia to talk to us about Australian Cymbidiums and the Orchid Wise website via Zoom;…

Lavender

Tracey Bray-Bercier will be our guest speaker for the evening. Tracey and her family have a lavender farm near Moose Creek, Ontario called Brayedale Lavender. After her talk, Tracey will…

Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Nurturing Your Own Food Forest

As Canadians, we often picture forests as large tracts of land filled with a vibrant ecosystem of flora and fauna. Andrea and Angela will speak about how to bring a…

Ancaster Horticultural Society

Darryl Cheng, House Plant Journal Location Old Town Hall, Ancaster ON

Elora & Salem – 4th Annual Spring Event with Speaker: Janet Cox

Speaker:  Janet Cox ” Birds, Bees & Me” ; Breakout session with Guelph Master Gardeners. There will be vendors, door prizes, refreshments & more! Entry fee is $10 at the…

Nurturing Your Own Food Forest – Master Gardener Lecture

As Canadians, we often picture forests as large tracts of land filled with a vibrant ecosystem of flora and fauna. Andrea and Angela will speak about how to bring a…

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…

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…

Urban Vegetable Gardening: 4 Part Workshop

Join us and learn how to grow your own urban vegetable garden in this 4-part workshop. In this 4-part workshop series, Toronto Master Gardeners will guide you through a variety…

Vegetable Gardening Tips and More

Nancy Lee-Colibaba, a lifelong gardener of both vegetables and perennials, will be speaking at the Flamborough Horticultural Society meeting on Wednesday March 18th 7:30 pm. Nancy will speak on how…

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, water and ma – the all-important space in…

Winona Horticultural Society monthly meeting and speaker

Plants Connect Us How does gardening help us feel connected — to each other, to our communities, and to the natural world? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the…

Cold Frames and Cold Crops

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 you…

TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING WITH CARSON ARTHUR ON FOOD SECURITY

With the price of food today you don’t want to miss this presentation with Carson Arthur on Food Security.  There will be a free seed exchange and donations of non-perishable…

Advice Clinic at Ottawa Home & Garden Show

Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.

Seedy Saturday 2026

Mark your calendars and get ready to kick start your garden season for 2026. Co-Hosts Cannington Horticultural Society and Georgina-Brock Garden Club have a fantastic Seedy Saturday experience for you.…

Seedy Saturday: Sprouting into Spring Spring is the perfect time to grow something new!

Seedy Saturday: Sprouting into Spring Spring is the perfect time to grow something new! Pick up free seeds for your garden or share seeds you’ve harvested for others to enjoy.…

Floral Design Workshop

Building on last year’s basic floral design course, Michelle Goff will present a half day course focusing on the 6 design styles asked for in the mini shows this year.…

Seedy Saturday

An open to all event with a seed exchange/purchase, various vendors, a bake sale, a Kids’ Zone craft table and gardening questions answered!

Seedy Saturday 2026

Mark your calendars and get ready to kick start your garden season for 2026. Co-Hosts Cannington Horticultural Society and Georgina-Brock Garden Club are already planning another fantastic Seedy Saturday experience…

Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday

Hosted by Fergus & District and Elora & Salem o

Floral Design Workshop

Building on last year’s basic floral design course, Michelle Goff will present a half day course focusing on the 6 design styles asked for in the mini shows this year.…

Schomberg Horticultural Society – Container Gardening

“Container Gardening” by Maria Shtemberg:  Maria is a Master Gardener who will take a fresh look at this growing trend with tips and tools to make your containers spectacular and…

CAFES Annual General Meeting and Presentation

We are super-excited to share with you that the amazing and inspiring Katharine Hayhoe has agreed to be our AGM keynote speaker! All welcome (free). Katharine Hayhoe is an internationally…

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…

March General Meeting

1st General Meeting of 2026

Dundas Horticultural Society Information Session

Join Us! Thursday March 26 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Dundas Museum & Archives, 139 Park St. West, Dundas, L9H 1X8 Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a…

XIV Vallarta Bird & Nature Festival

By: Oscar Rodriguez Ramos Platystele stenostachya is a miniature orchid that bears one of the smallest flowers in the plant kingdom, making it a true gem within the world of…

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…

Advice Clinic at Pontiac Seedy Saturday

Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.

Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Cold Frames and Cold Crops – Extending the Season

Learn to extend your growing season with cold frames, explore cost-effective options, and discover resilient cold-weather vegetables: why they matter, what to grow, and how. Please follow this link for…

Cold Frames and Cold Crops – Extending the season – Master Gardener Lecture

Learn to extend your growing season with cold frames, explore cost-effective options, and discover resilient cold-weather vegetables: why they matter, what to grow, and how. A master gardener since 2013,…

Floral Design Program: Designing with Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids

Get ready to unleash your creativity with lilies, tropicals & orchids in this hands-on floral design class. These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer…

Floral Design Program: Designing with Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids

Get ready to unleash your creativity with lilies, tropicals & orchids in this hands-on floral design class. These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer…

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…

April General Meeting – Guest Speaker Gary Lewis “Garden Inspirations from around the World”

Plantsman, nursery owner, and author Gary Lewis travels the world in search of beauty and inspiration in gardens and nature both on personal trips and while leading garden and botanical…

Geir Moen – Plants above the Treeline

Mountain passes provide a unique opportunity to visit alpine areas to botanize. Additional details pending

Haldimand Seed & Garden Show

Probably the largest Seed and garden show!  Over 60 local and Artisan vendors, Tons of free seed, workshops, tree specialist for questions, Native plants for sale, and so much more.

Toronto African Violet and Gesneriad Society Spring Show & Sale

“Landmarks of Toronto” Sunday, April 12, 2026 Opened to the Public 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – African Violet and Gesneriads Show is opened to the public 9:00 am to 10:00 am…

Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds & Orioles

Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds and Orioles with Paul Oliver from Urban Nature Store presents how to host hummingbirds and orioles, what habitat and materials they need for nesting, food, and…

The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden

Join us for our April in-person meeting where our guest speaker, Gail Walker, will present on “The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden”.

Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Growing Unusual Edibles: Successes, Failures and Learnings

Master Gardener Claire McCaughey has grown (or attempted to grow) a wide variety of unusual edibles with a range of results. She will share what she learned from some of her…

Growing Unusual Edibles: Successes, failures and learnings – Master Gardener Lecture

Claire has grown (or attempted to grow) a wide variety of unusual edibles with a range of results. She will share what I learned about some of my experiments, including…

Planting for Pollinators in Pots

The ornamental gardening industry is transforming—shifting from purely aesthetic spaces to eco-friendly havens that support nature. Instead of fearing insects, it’s time to embrace our role as environmental stewards, even…

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

Advice Clinic at Dundonald Park Earth 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.

Advice Clinic at Hunt Club-Riverside Earth 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.

Foraged Plant Fibre Workshop

Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop exploring the art of working with locally foraged plant fibres. Guided by Ralph Simpson, participants will learn about native plant fibers, their traditional…

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…

Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Tiny Gardens Big Harvest

Practical tips for growing fresh vegetables in limited spaces using containers, vertical gardening and smart planning. Perfect planting for balconies, porches and small gardens. Please follow this link for registration…

Tiny Gardens Big Harvest – Master Gardener Lecture

Practical tips for growing fresh vegetables in limited spaces using containers, vertical gardening and smart planning. Perfect planting for balconies, porches and small gardens. Judith is an artist who volunteers…

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) Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency…

Orchidophilia 2026

Enjoy the sights and fragrance of a weekend of stunning orchid exhibits by members, visiting societies and vendors, educational exhibits, photography, Ikebana and botanic artist exhibits focused on orchids. Enjoy…

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…

Advice Clinic at Carp 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.

Discover 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…

Plant Sale at Friends of the Farm

Check out our annual fundraiser! Ontario native plants and vegetable seedlings are available at reasonable price.

Advice Clinic at the Plant Sale of Friends of the Farm

Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.

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.

Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season

Join us for our in-person meeting for “Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season” presented by Annick and Jean Sebastien from Berry Homestead Farm in Lyndhurst. Lean…

The Urban Potage—from Field to Table

Imagine vibrant salads with crisp lettuces, sweet tomatoes, and edible blooms—all grown in your own urban oasis. Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will show you how to blend veggies, herbs, and…

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…

Advice Clinic at Main St. 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.

Advice Clinic at Ottawa 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 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.

Advice Clinic at Main St. 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.

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…

Advice Clinic at Ottawa 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.

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.

Designing a Summer Planter + KMHS Flower and Edibles Show

Elizabeth Johnston, co-owner of Ramsay Creek Greenhouse joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s June meeting to provide a demonstration of how to design an outdoor planter arrangement for the summer season.…

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…

Pride Festival

🌈Pride Festival at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 🌈 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Event Details Coming Soon!

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.

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…

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…

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          …

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. Odette McIntyre from the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…