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Join us at our final meeting of the 2025-26 year, as we meet again with one of our favourite experts, Ron McHatton. Ron is the Chief Education and Science Officer for the American Orchid Society. He gives regular “Greenhouse Chats” on the AOS webinar series as well as being the Editor of the Orchids magazine,…
At our June meeting Angela Cen, from Limestone Succulents in Kingston, will give a presentation on growing succulents.
Evelyn Wolf presents “Insects in our Garden – The Good, The Bad, and the Merely Ugly”. How to identify the insects in our garden in their different life phases accurately for effective control of the harmful ones and protection of the beneficial ones…. using the principles of Integrated Pest Management to control the Bad Guys;…
AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB May 12, in person meeting + 1st Flower Show of the season Start time: 7:30 pm 7:15pm deadline for flower show entries IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. This group is for novice, regular and expert gardeners Learn from Headliner: Member John Pugh, will show us some of the unusual vegetables…
Guest speakers from the Ottawa Fire Services and current GOWGHS members, provide insight and information on ways to plan a Fire Smart landscape.
Dr. Sean Murphy will talk to us about our bodies and minds and how they affect our gardening. “Stop doing stretches and do this instead… Statistically, less than 2% of people will do exercises consistently, unless one condition is met. Do you know what that is? Stop working all day in the garden and set…
Our May meeting will feature Lise Bois from The County Garden Club in Prince Edward Country. She will speak on how to incorporate native plants into your gardens.
This month’s speaker will be Jamie Larsen, Research Scientist and Pulse breeder at AAFC-Harrow. Jamie will give us an overview of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs, plant and crop breeding, and what are GMO’s – good or bad? May is also our ‘premium’ month. This is when paid members receive a 4-cell pack of seedlings….
Come and join us on Tuesday, May 13th at Carp Memorial Hall for a lively monthly meeting featuring Bri Petersen of Urban Gardening Canada, who will be presenting on the topic of gardening in an era of climate change. Please check the website (www.wcgc.ca ) and/or our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064805343593 ) on the day…
MAGNOLIAS, RHODODENRON AND AZALEAS ARE THE EPITOME OF SPRING. THEIR SHOWY DISPLAYS OF COLOUR EXCITE THE SENSES AND HAVE A WAY OF TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN THE LANDSCAPE. ROBERT GLENDINNING FROM THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM WILL TALK ABOUT PLANNING, GENERAL CARE, PREFERRED SPECIES/CULTIVARS, WINTER CONCERNS, PRUNING AND WILL BRIEFLY TOUCH ON PROPAGATION.
Plant Auction with auctioneer Kevin McGuckin. A fun and lively event and the main fundraiser for our club. Huge selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, seedlings, veggies and more. Plants generously donated by local garden centres and businesses as well as from members’ gardens. Viewing 6:30 pm, auction starts at 7:00 pm. Bid cards $2
It’s a go! Due to the ice storm, the popular Seedy Saturday was rescheduled to Saturday, April 12, 9-2. Free admission. Lots of vendors, seed swap, gardening advice, children’s story time at 10:30 am and more. Something for everyone.
Nepean Horticultural Society Flower Design Workshop, Thursday, April 24, 7-8:00 at the Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Avenue Judy Fine will be presenting. Cost: $15. What to bring: a kenzan (flower frog) If you don’t have one, Judy will lend you one to be returned to her at the end of the workshop; a container will be provided for…
Lee Ann Smith, Ottawa Master Gardener, will speak to us about the art of “Wildscaping” and why this more naturalistic trend is gaining traction with home gardeners and landscape professionals. Learn how to create a thriving habitat that supports native wildlife while incorporating plants perfectly suited to your neighborhood’s unique conditions.
A Tiny Forest is a great addition to small urban spaces. They include native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers planted closely together to encourage growth. The soil they grow in has been amended to mimic the mature forest floor that would have been found at this spot long ago. Tiny Forests provide shade, reduce heat, filter…
Chloe Hurst’s fresh and unique approach to gardening has captured interest far and wide. Her approach to gothic gardens has gone viral on social media, traditional media, and continues to trigger online interest worldwide. Meet and mingle with members and guests while enjoying a treat and a beverage. A great time to chat with old…
We will look at what an alvar is and talk about what makes it a special environment. The speaker will present a wide variety of the native plants that grow in the Burnt Lands, an area a little north of Almonte, working through the seasons from May to September. Some of these will be plants that are…
AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB Monday, April 14, in person meeting Start time: 7:30 pm IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. This group is for novice, regular and expert gardeners Learn from Headliner: Ron Brown, an author and travel writer who will teach us about Toronto’s Hidden Villages. Questions at the end. Laugh: friendship, chatter and…
Plant physiologist and President of the Gatineau Valley Gardeners Club, Lynne Evenson, will talk about different soil types, the important soil properties, what lives in the soil, and various methods for improving soil health.
Tauney Stinson will her knowledge about common wild edibles, including many that likely grow in your yard or garden. She uses her humour and years of experience to delve into some of the ethical ramifications of foraging for wild food and suggests ways that foragers and gardeners can be stewards of the land, and gives…
Liz McLean from Butternut Creek Group will speak on Dahlias: how to grow and care for them. Liz runs a local flower farm in Kingston and more can be learned at her website: https://www.butternutcreekgroup.ca/.
HYDRANGEAS ARE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FLOWERING SHRUBS WITH NEW CULTIVARS CONTINUALLY ENTERING THE MARKET. SO HOW DO YOU CHOOSE? JOAN JOHNSTON OF PETER KNIPPEL NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTRE WILL FOCUS ON VARIETIES THAT WILL THRIVE IN YOUR GARDEN ADDING COLOUR, ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY. THESE INCLUDE PANICULATA, ARBORESCENS, PETIOLARIS AND MACROPHYLLA CULTIVARS. PLANTING AND…
Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on important small creatures that visit and sometimes nibble on our plants. Nancy calls her garden “a happy place” and enjoys checking out the many garden “bugs” who visit while asking herself first if these visitors are welcome guests (which the majority are) or unwelcome pests?…
Hugh Metcalfe the founder of Naturaide, a provider of ecological and agricultural services (www.naturaide.ca), will discuss the benefits, identification, and care for trees in urban areas with an emphasis on food and shelter for wildlife. Hugh will outline care of trees including planting, feeding, watering, and pruning.
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