Join us for an evening of learning to grow the best garlic in your garden. 🧄 This talk will be presented by Barry Matthie, owner of Bonibrae Daylilies and Perennials. Ever wanted to grow garlic, but didn’t know where to begin? Come along to this presentation to learn about the whole process: from choosing and…
Discover the benefits of mini forests and learn how to create one in your own backyard. Mini forests are small, diverse forests made up of native plants. Join Professor Schibli as she explains how mini forests work, why they are beneficial, how they can help bring more nature into our communities, and how you can…
A gardening workshop series that brings generations together at GreenUP Ecology Park. Join us for Growing Together at GreenUP Ecology Park! This workshop series offers an excellent opportunity to explore gardening basics, gardening with children, pollinator gardens, and gardening as we age. June 6th: Gardening Basics July 4th: Gardening with Children September 26th: Gardening with…
For the Love of Food: Apples to (hardy) Oranges… with a Side of Veggies Back to Basics – And Beyond! (2026 Workshop Series) Whether you’re hoping to plant your very first garden or are looking to reconnect with your existing home landscape in a more thoughtful, sustainable way, this interactive workshop series will guide you…
Learn fall gardening basics, from planting crops and garlic to seed saving, healthy soil, and preparing your garden for winter. Learn gardening basics at our Fall Season Garden Care Workshop. We’ll walk you through garden care and maintenance fundamentals for the Fall season like planting fall crops & cover crops, saving seeds, planting garlic and…
Join us for a special presentation by Blaine Marchand, who will be sharing his knowledge and passion for peonies. Blaine is well known for his engaging talks and deep expertise in growing and selecting peonies suited to our climate. His presentation is at the perfect time for anyone looking to add peonies to their garden…
Enjoy an afternoon experience designed to honour the bounty of summer, the vibrant colours of fall, and the gentle turn toward winter. Step into the rhythms of the season on our forest farm in the Ottawa Valley. Harvest & Hearth is an afternoon experience designed to honour the bounty of summer, the vibrant colours of…
Learn about native plants and discover how to create your own vibrant, low-maintenance garden this summer! Looking for a fail-proof gardening project this summer?Native plants are beautiful, low-maintenance options that can brighten up any space! Join Bramalea SNAP and Climate Ready Homes for the Native Plants Workshop, where you’ll learn how native plants can create…
Join us for a creative and relaxing Felting Workshop with Caoife Garvey, former Artist in Residence at the Fredericton Botanic Garden. In this hands-on workshop, Caoife will guide participants through the art of felting as you create your own beautiful floral piece. Whether you are new to felting or have some experience, this workshop is…
Climate change is making flowers bloom half a day earlier each year, which means that plants are now blooming a month earlier than 45 years ago. This workshop will focus on the impact climate change has on plant/wildflower biodiversity, and discuss ways that we can adapt our yards, gardens and parks to support species resilience.
Whether you’re goal is to grow many or a few plants, starting native plant seeds outdoors in winter is a fun and rewarding activity. We will learn how to set up a variety of outdoor propagation systems with detailed information on seed handling, overwintering, spring germination, and seedling care. Handouts are available for download.
Learn how to grow your own native plants from A to Z. Lots of info and tips from our Blooming Boulevards expert on this rewarding activity. We will learn how to prepare seeds for sowing, the advantages and disadvantages of different seed-starting mixes and how to make your own potting mix. Tips on setting up…
Perfect for native plants, heritage veggies and garden favorites! All the basics on how to collect and save seeds from native wildflowers as well as your garden favorites. We will learn how to determine when various types of seeds are ripe, how to clean different kinds of seed and how to test for quality. Information…
With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in your landscape through fall and winter with beautiful foliage, striking structure, and colorful branches, berries, seed pods that support the wildlife around you while you…
From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your plants thriving. Includes a DYI soil texture test! Handouts available to download! This is a virtual presentation. We do not record our free webinars since we like to encourage chat sharing and and…
This butterfly garden workshop will teach you about the role of butterflies in ecosystems, the native plants most attractive to butterflies, and how to select the right ones for your specific location and climate when creating an appealing and functional habitat garden. This is a virtual presentation. We do not record our free webinars since…
Have you run out of room to plant in your garden? Can’t grow certain plants because you don’t have the right soil conditions? Tired of replacing annuals in containers? Native container gardening is the new frontier – beautiful and eco-beneficial! A list of container-loving “all-star” natives is provided. This is a virtual presentation. We do…
Learning how to plant a woodland garden is easy and rewarding. Why not transform your patch of shade into a cool and tranquil garden oasis using native plants? This workshop will get you started. It’s a great way to celebrate our natural woodland heritage and provide a refuge for wildlife as well! This is a…
Frustrated by dry shade, slopes, windy balconies, infertile soil or other garden challenges? Struggle no more – there are beautiful native plants adapted to thrive in tough conditions. Get inspired by all the solutions that native plants can offer, and learn how to choose the best species for those problem spots in your garden. This…
Join us at Halo Espresso Bar for a creative design workshop led by Jeanne from Blooming Boulevards and Melissa from CVC’s Sustainable Landscaping team. Together they will share expertise on pollinator gardens, native planting, and practical urban gardening. Participants will learn the basics of garden design and learn about native plants and how they can thrive in…
Learn all the best ways to provide food and shelter for native pollinators, while delighting your family and neighbours with textures, shapes and colours. You will learn to assess site conditions and create a beautiful garden design that meets pollinator, plant and your own needs. The challenges of tough sites such as boulevards and balconies…
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