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Growing Together Workshop Series
A gardening workshop series that brings generations together at GreenUP Ecology Park.Join us for Growing Together at GreenUP Ecology Park! This workshop series offers an excellent opportunity to explore gardening…
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,…
Botanical and Gardens
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…
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…
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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…
Treevening: Mini Forests
Discover the benefits of mini forests and learn how to create one in your own backyard.Mini forests are small, diverse forests made up of native plants. Join Professor Schibli as…
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…
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…
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…
Learn to Grow Garlic
Join us for an evening of learning to grow the best garlic in your garden.🧄 This talk will be presented by Barry Matthie, owner of Bonibrae Daylilies and Perennials.Ever wanted…
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…
Tours and Experiences
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…
Tours and Experiences
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.
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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,…
Homegrown Mississauga Fall Season Garden Care Workshop Series
Learn fall gardening basics, from planting crops and garlic to seed saving, healthy soil, and preparing your garden for winter.Learn gardening basics at our Fall Season Garden Care Workshop. We’ll…
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…
Tours and Experiences
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular October 3rd – Listen up, goblins and ghouls! We’ve been told by VILLAINOUS decree that something spooky is headed our way! And if you enjoy Storybook Stroll, then…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
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
Fallscaping
Fallscaping with Ingrid Janssen. There is more to the fall garden than pots of Chrysanthemums and pumpkins. The autumn garden has so much to offer – a rainbow of foliage…
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…
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…
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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.
Courses and Workshops
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…
Back to Basics – And Beyond! Workshop #5
For the Love of Food: Apples to (hardy) Oranges... with a Side of VeggiesBack to Basics - And Beyond! (2026 Workshop Series)Whether you’re hoping to plant your very first garden…
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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…
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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…