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Hanging Evergreen Basket Workshop
Date: November 23rd, 2024 Time: 10:00am Maximum Spots: 10 —– Make and take home a hanging evergreen basket with expert horticulturalist; Don Lewis at our Ottawa East location at 1390 Windmill Lane, Ottawa Celebrate the holiday cheer as he guides you through creating a Hanging Evergreen Basket. Doni will also arm you with…
Door Swag Workshop
Date: November 9th, 2024 Time: 10:00am Maximum Spots: 20 —– Make and take home a Door Swag with expert gardener; Lana Doss at our Ottawa East location at 1390 Windmill Lane, Ottawa . Celebrate the holiday cheer as she guides you through creating a Door Swag. Lana will also arm you with the knowledge…
Winterizing your Beehive Seminar
Date: October 26th 2024Time: 2:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 —– Are you a first-time beekeeper?Did you lose your bees during last winter?Do you need extra assurance that your bees will be warm this winter? Whether you have a Langstroth or a top bar hive, it’s crucial to reduce hive entrances, provide extra insulation, protect the hive from mice and much…
FREE Birding 101 Seminar
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…
Winterizing your Garden Seminar
Date: October 26th 2024Time: 10:00am Maximum Spots: 50 —– Have you spent numerous hours caring for your garden this summer? Are you worried about the new plants you’ve just planted and how the upcoming winter might affect them? Did you lose some plants last winter and fear losing more? Join Ritchies’ garden care experts as they share tips and…
Fall Lawn Care Seminar
Date: September 28th 2024Time: 2:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 —– Did you know that autumn is the perfect season to nourish your lawn? We often have so many questions about the best way to care for our green spaces, so we will answer all of your questions in one space. As the weather cools, your…
FREE Cover Crop Seminar
Date: September 28th 2024Time: 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 Cover Crops: building a better soil Rebecca Boyar has a diverse horticultural background growing a variety of crops, including hydroponic herbs, wheatgrass, and organic vegetables. With over 30 years in the industry, she shares tips and commercial growing techniques to help you become a successful grower. In…
Mumkin & Me Workshop
Date: September 28th 2024 Location: 1390 Windmill Lane, Ottawa Time: 10:00am Maximum Spots: 10 (Parent + Child =1 ticket**) —– Make and take home a Mumkin for you and your child with expert gardener; Lana Doss at our East Ottawa location at 1390 Windmill lane, Ottawa. Celebrate the arrival of sweater weather by carving…
Agincourt Garden Club – Join us to Hear Expert Garden Advice from Expert James Graham
Agincourt Garden Club welcomes novice, regular and expert gardeners to our regular meeting, 2nd Monday of the month. Date: Monday September 9, 7:30 pm. Learn: Expert James Graham, past president of the Waterloo garden club, will teach us about gardening. Questions at the end. Announcements: club announcements, updates, new projects etc. Flower Show: flower show…
How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
Join us at the end of the month to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Topics of discussion will include how to search for land, essential considerations when starting a community garden, information on garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success, and much more! This workshop is suitable for new and…
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
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. Date: Tuesday, October 1 from 6 pm to 7 pm *Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Planning your Pollinator/Wildlife Garden
Attend the second workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series.During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions…
Supporting Wildlife and Pollinators with your Garden
Attend the first workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series.During this workshop, entitled “Supporting Wildlife and Pollinators with your Garden”, we will examine wildlife needs and how to best meet these needs in your personal garden. The importance of native species will be covered, as well as the topic of identifying and…
Research Open House and Bug Day at the Ottawa Central Experimental Farm
Come on down to the Ottawa Central Experimental Farm for our Research Open House and Bug Day! This FREE all-ages event will give you a chance to meet with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and learn about the research that is happening on the Central Experimental Farm and beyond. From the crops that we…
FREE MICROGREENS, MACRO KNOWLEDGE SEMINAR
Microgreens are quick, easy and versatile, perfect for beginners and those looking for fresh organic greens year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing and using tasty, nutrient-packed microgreens. Join us at our Windmill Lane (Ottawa East) location and meet Rebecca Boyar from West Coast Seeds!She has a diverse horticultural background growing…
DEMYSTIFY YOUR HYDRANGEA
Date: July 20th, 2024Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 — Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful perennials in a garden; however, some varieties need specific care to keep them healthy and thriving. Hydrangeas have multiple strains requiring different pruning techniques and even need different PH levels to bloom a specific colour, so it…
DEMYSTIFY YOUR HYDRANGEA
Date: July 20th, 2024Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 — Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful perennials in a garden; however, some varieties need specific care to keep them healthy and thriving. Hydrangeas have multiple strains requiring different pruning techniques and even need different PH levels to bloom a specific colour, so it…
Des saveurs botaniques – Botanical Flavours
Explorer la biodiversité végétale dans notre assiette, c’est une délicieuse façon de participer à la transition socioécologique! Tout l’été, cultivez la gourmandise écoresponsable à travers des activités ludiques. Au menu : apprenez à réduire le gaspillage alimentaire et dégustez des végétaux aux saveurs étonnantes pendant que les jeunes enfants s’amusent à jouer à cuisiner à l’aire…
Companion Planting
Learn about the companionship of the vegetable world. Which plants and vegetables are close friends and support each other vs. who you want to give distance to? We will explore different placements and gardening styles for your preferred garden. Découvrez la camaraderie dans le monde végétal. Quelles sont les plantes et les légumes qui sont…
Permaculture; Spiral herb garden-Building / Bâtiment Jardin d’herbes aromat
Come and learn how to build a delightful fusion of form and function: a herb spiral garden. With maximized planting space, built-in microclimates, and efficient water use. Using the material on hand, we will go over the different structural elements this garden requires and it’s multitude of functions. A beautiful way a variety of plants…
Great Gardening Weekend at the Montreal Botanical Garden
There is something for everyone during the Great Gardening Weekend at the Montreal Botanical Garden! Come and make new friends while sharing your experience, information, and advice, whether you’re seeking new plants to liven up your flower beds, want to add new flavors to your vegetable garden, or want to learn how to design and…