Our gardens and properties as a whole are vital areas for creating and maintaining biodiversity, no matter the size or location. Hugh explains how native plants in our gardens are vital for hosting insect species, serve as an enormous educational opportunity, and can beautify even the most challenging site conditions.
Vines are versatile, often underrated plants, that offer ornamental, native, and edible options for various landscaping needs. They can enhance garden design with colour, texture, fragrance, and by attracting pollinators. Mary Shearman Reid, a Master Gardener and owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre, will share her top recommended vine species and basic care tips.
The southern Alberta Rockies is home to the greatest variety of alpine plants Canada has to offer. This talk will feature the profuse diversity of alpines growing in Jasper, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks along with the Colombian Icefields.
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 of experience Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes. From tackling common garden challenges to exploring…
Speakers: DJ Hanna and Michelle Smith – Topic ” Butterflies in Our Garden” Light refreshments
Featured Speaker Presentation: “Under Our Feet, the World of Culinary Mushrooms”, Andrew Mavor, Chef/ High School Teacher/ Food Nerd Meeting is open to all; free admission. Interested in joining Garden Stratford? Go to About/Membership at www.gardenstratford.org , or join at the meeting. Program is subject to change.
At our October meeting, learn about growing Phragmipedium species and hybrids in home conditions with Andrew Geimar from Roehampton Orchids. Andrew will be with us in person. The talk will focus on different use of potting media, pots, and watering techniques to help you achieve success growing this tricky genera in home conditions (even in…
SOIL AMENDMENTS ARE MATERIALS ADDED TO SOIL TO IMPROVE ITS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, STRUCTURE AND FERTILITY, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH AND HEALTH. THESE MATERIALS CAN BE ORGANIC OR INORGANIC AND ARE USED TO ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE POOR DRAINAGE, WATER RETENTION, NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES AND Ph IMBALANCES. LYNNE EVENSON, MASTER GARDENER WILL EXPLAIN SOIL EMENDMENTS, THEIR BENEFITS AND…
Join us for an entertaining evening featuring a presentation by Beth Salter on how she and others at Ramsey Creek Gardens put together their fabulous festive planters. Also on the agenda is a members’ seed swap, always a crowd pleaser, and refreshments.
With Special Guest Speakers Paul Zammit and Lorraine Johnson Advance Tickets $20, etransfer to 8888gcg@gmail.com Cheques-St Catharines Horticultural Society, 8 Ottawa St., St. Catharines L2R 1Y9 Refreshments and light lunch at noon are included Tickets will be available at door $25
AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB – a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Oct. 6, in person meeting + Flower Show Start time: 7:30 pm 7:15pm deadline for flower show entries IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. Learn from Headliner: Expert Michael Erdman will teach us about, New Houseplants. Questions at the end. Flower Show: …
Join us as our guest speaker takes on a journey through a season of growing flowers on her flower farm. Members will also be bringing in surplus garden perennials and house plants to swap with others looking for something new. Labelled plants and bulbs in pots or dry-bagged will be on a display swap table….
Jana Freeman, a horticulturalist at Ritchie Feed & Seed, will share insights on the best native and climate-resilient plants to attract birds and butterflies to Ottawa gardens. She’ll also discuss Food Web Gardening, a method that supports these species throughout their life cycles. Additionally, she’ll cover ways to help declining bird populations.
How to Grow Orchids at Home presented by Eric Lee. Crystal Star Nursery in East Gwillimbury is a local, family-run grower of rare orchids and exotic succulents, hoya, cacti, bonsai and other hard to find tropical plants. Eric has dedicated more than 35 years to growing and hybridizing rare orchids which are shipped to plant…
Climate change is the defining challenge of our times. This talk provides a brief explanation of what climate change is and an update on the current situation, including how climate change is already impacting our weather, water, plants, food and wildlife. For each of these topics, I suggest the positive measures that gardeners can take…
Matt Bolding, Ecologist and GIS Professional, invasive Species Program Coordinator, Ducks Unlimited Canada (Eastern Region). Combating Invasive Plants: Tackling the Phragmites in OntarioInvasive Phragmites australis is an invasive grass that has had a devastating impact on the environment in Ontario and continues to cause a serious impact on both our natural ecosystems and…
Details to be announced in November.
Food for Life: How Some Organizations in Ottawa are Addressing the Food Insecurity GapThis 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 important and encouraging information. Learn how innovative gardening initiatives, urban agriculture and special…
Pat Lucey, Gardening Instructor, Canadian Organic Growers. Organic Gardening for the Home GardenerThis engaging talk by an experienced organic farming specialist has been tailored specifically for the home gardener. Learn practical tips and techniques to grow healthy, chemical-free plants while nurturing your soil and nourishing your health. If you are…
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 Work Together On This Important IssueJoin us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada’s environment…
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 Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way. …
Most gardeners think of their gardens as “a happy place” and are hoping it will be immune from pests. Nancy McDonald from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton enjoys checking out the many garden “bugs” who visit and asks herself first if these visitors are welcome guests which the majority are, or unwelcome pests? She has…
Speaker Series October 2025 “Learn and Grow with Us”In-person meeting with online presentation: Sean James, Horticulturist, Master Gardener, and owner of Sean James Consulting and Design. Note: In-person meeting will start at 7:00 pm, followed by online presentation which starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00 pm. The online presentation will be streamed live via…
Speaker Series November 2025 “Learn and Grow with Us”In-person presentation by Dr. Jessica Forrest, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science (Biology Department), University of OttawaNOTE: Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Presentation will be from 7:30-9:00 pm. | Effective September 2025, the in-person venue is St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Ave. Free parking available behind church….
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