Join Lana Doss of The Fine Gardener as she leads you through a tropical orchard on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. She’ll talk about her experiences with cutting down banana “trees”, saving the last of the native gardenias, planting pineapples and avocados, as well as tips she learned on growing vegetables in partnership with the land and developing a sustainable ecosystem in the garden.

COVID-19 Arrangements

In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom meeting coordinates. Registration for tours will be directly with the tour organizer. Mask-use and appropriate physical distancing during tours must be observed.

Meeting Fees:

2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee—$7 per meeting. Fees for Gees Bees and Riverwood Gardens tours and the seasonal workshop are extra.

Old Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 Sunnyside Ave.) at 613 247-4946 and www.oldottawasouth.ca