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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.
The topic, Using Soil Amendments in your Gardens, will be presented by Lynne Evenson. Lynne will explain what soil amendments are, the different types, how and when to use them and their benefits. The presentation will be in English.
In this presentation, by award-winning photographer, designer and teacher, Janice Street, you will learn about the art of photography and get some valuable tips on photographing flowers. Come and learn what goes on behind the scenes when a photographer is selecting certain elements of nature and light to turn the image into an outstanding art…
As another garden season approaches, it’s a good time to think about how we garden in relation to the urgent environmental issues facing us. Our aim is always for beautiful garden spaces, of course, and rock gardens can be a part of this. But can we really do anything substantive to help preserve & create…
This is our first annual meeting. Come out and connect with other gardeners from beginner to expert.
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.
At our monthly meeting we will have guest speaker Judith Cox who will talk to us about growing vegetable in all situations. Everyone welcome.
At our regular monthly meeting we have guest speaker Lia Lindemen who will talk to us about growing herbs for medicine. Everyone welcome.
At our regular monthly meeting we will have auest speaker from Lavande Braydale Lavender. Everyone welcome.
At our regular monthly meeting we will have a guest speaker who will talk to us about harvesting, cleaning and saving seeds from native plants. Everyone welcome.
At our regular monthly meeting, guest speaker Candace Dressler will present Dreams to Reality: A Gardener’s Dream vs. Nature’s Reality. Everyone welcome
THIS TALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED & REPLACED BY “GARDENING FOR YOURSELF & THE EARTH” Ben will discuss his trials and experiments with gravel gardens, which involve planting into mixes of aggregate like gravel, sand and even recycled concrete, mixed with small amounts of compost. These planting mixes support resilient, biodiverse and drought tolerant plant…
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