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Events: Courses and Workshops
Flower Design Workshop
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…
ORCHIDOPHILIA 2025
Orchidophilia 2025 We are excited to announce our 41st Annual Orchid Show and Sale, Orchidophilia is happening on Saturday, April 26 (12 noon -5 pm) and Sunday, April 27 (9 am -4 pm) at Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave Building D in Ottawa. There are limited tickets for Advanced Entry to the Vendors’ at 11…
Easter Planter Workshop
Using a wooden base, you will build your “nest” using chicken wire, branches and moss.Inside you will be adding an assortment of Spring bulbs, filling in with moss and other decor. You will leave with a fully completed arrangement. NOTE: Photos are from a previous workshop. This year’s arrangement may not be exactly as…
Pruning Class
Join us and learn the basics of pruning. Pruning can be a daunting task but it is vital for the well being of our gardens.Topics of discussion – when to prune, why prune, how to prune and of course the best tools for the job.Demonstrations will take place so you can actually see how this…
Pruning Class
Join us and learn the basics of pruning. Pruning can be a daunting task but it is vital for the well being of our gardens.Topics of discussion – when to prune, why prune, how to prune and of course the best tools for the job.Demonstrations will take place so you can actually see how this…
Gardening for the Planet: An Afternoon with Lorraine Johnson
Climate Legacy and the Ontario Horticultural Association are partnering on a new webinar: Gardening for the Planet! We’re thrilled to welcome advocate, writer, and cultivation activist extraordinaire Lorraine Johnson as our speaker. Climate change threatens ecosystem health and is already negatively impacting plants and animals in Ontario and globally. Existing challenges such as the spread…
“Seed Starting” Starting seeds indoors for beautiful summer gardens
With all the snow we’ve been having, it will be nice to start thinking ahead to our summer plantings. This month’s meeting features a local flower grower, Natalie Tovell from Farmview Gardens in Kinburn who, with her husband Rob, have developed and planted flower beds on their just over one-acre property. Fast forward a few…
Growing Green
Presented by the Rockland Community Garden, in partnership with the City of Rockland, Growing Green: Gardening & Sustainability Fair is a fundraising and community-building event that seeks to blend a passion for gardening, nature, and sustainable living into one annual event packed full of vendors, community groups, educational seminars, and hands-on workshops. This year’s event…
Free Seed-starting Seminar for Beginners (Petawawa)
Starting plants from seeds can be intimidating and overwhelming. With a little know-how, you can easily start herbs on your window sill, make a bean fort for the kids, or enjoy the best-toasted tomato sandwich you’ve ever had. It’s grown by YOU from the seed! Join us at our Petawawa location with experts from Ritchie’s…
Free Birding 101 Seminar (Petawawa)
Birding 101: Not Just for the Birds Pinebush Home & Garden Ltd. is a family-owned Ontario company, with roots in the farm supply industry, distributing quality bird feeders and garden tools across Canada. Rebeca Boyar is our eastern Ontario representative; she is a local homesteader and bird enthusiast with over 20 years of experience feeding…
Free Lawn Alternatives Seminar
Imagine ditching a monochrome green lawn for a field of flowers that attracts bumblebees and butterflies, sustained only by the sun and the rain. Discover low-maintenance lawn alternatives like microclovers that are drought tolerant, require little or no care, and entice a wide array of insects and birds to your yard. Join me as we…
Free Nature-focused Garden Design Seminar (Windmill Lane)
In this presentation, you will learn key design basics and how to maximize your current or future outdoor space. An important feature of your gardens can be the inclusion of elements that support our wildlife. Considering biodiversity when planning or rejuvenating your space can lead to the reward of attracting all kinds of pollinators. It’s…
Free Veggie Gardening Seminar for Beginners (Sponsored by Fafard)
Join us at our Ottawa East Location with expert Lana Doss from Ritchie’s Green Team for a demonstration and many veggie gardening tips. PLUS Fafard will be donating one bag of Biosol Sea Compost with Peat, Seaweed and Shrimp to each participant and a chance to win a 100$ gift to Ritchie’s. Bring in your…
Free Seed-starting Seminar for Beginners (Sponsored by Fafard)
Starting plants from seeds can be intimidating and overwhelming. With a little know-how, you can easily start herbs on your window sill, make a bean fort for the kids, or enjoy the best-toasted tomato sandwich you’ve ever had. It’s grown by YOU from the seed! Join us at our Ottawa East Location with expert Lana…
Free Birding 101 Seminar (Windmill lane)
Birding 101: Not Just for the Birds Pinebush Home & Garden Ltd. is a family-owned Ontario company, with roots in the farm supply industry, distributing quality bird feeders and garden tools across Canada. Rebeca Boyar is our eastern Ontario representative; she is a local homesteader and bird enthusiast with over 20 years of experience feeding…
Botanical Mixed Media: Transform Your Garden Photos into Paintings
Explore your creativity with a three-part mixed-media painting workshop! Capture the beauty of nature and turn it into a work of art in this beginner-friendly course at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Using your own photos of flowers and plants from the gardens or your home, you’ll explore how to transform simple images into vibrant mixed-media…
Winter seed sowing workshop
Presented by the Ottawa Public Library Attend the third workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series. During this workshop, you will learn how to sow your native seeds on your own. *Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Seedy Saturday 2025 in Alta Vista
SEEDY SATURDAY IN ALTA VISTA – MARCH 1, 2025 COME ONE, COME ALL! Great news! In collaboration with Just Food and Seeds of Diversity, the Kilborn Gardeners Group is happy to once again host Seedy Saturday in 2025. Join us on Saturday, March 1st at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road from 10 a.m….
Notes on a Japanese Garden
“In a Japanese-themed garden, a small space holds big ideas about designing with plants, stone, water and “ma”, the all-important space in between. Part garden travelogue, part gardening experiment, this lecture aims to inspire.” This is the fifth and last in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central…
Sowing the Inspired Garden
“Advice on seasonal gardening tasks such as sowing from seed, dividing perennials, trimming and clean-up. Tasks that will inspire garden splendour and good health.” This is the fourth in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to offer timely and informative…
Wildscaping: Wild Planting in a Strong Design
“Using more native plants in your garden doesn’t mean it has to look “wild” or messy. Learn how to design a beautiful landscape where function and a healthy ecology also provide a “wow” factor.” This is the second in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master…
Nature’s Turf: Cultivating Eco-Friendly Lawns
“You don’t need to remove your grass to be eco-conscious. Learn how to properly care for your lawn by promoting plant and soil health, while reducing chemical inputs.” This is the third in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to…
Growing Vegetables in any Situation
“You can grow them in a plot, you can grow them in a pot. Vegetables grow here and there, vegetables grow everywhere.” This is the first in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to offer timely and informative presentations. The…