Improving Garden Soil Health
Plant physiologist Lynne Evenson will talk about different soil types, the important soil properties, what lives in the soil, and various methods for improving soil health.
Plant physiologist Lynne Evenson will talk about different soil types, the important soil properties, what lives in the soil, and various methods for improving soil health.
Please note! Our upcoming presentation from Sundaura Alford-Purvis has changed. Unfortunately, Sundaura can’t join us in person but her presentation will go ahead live on our YouTube channel as planned at 7:30. We are still meeting in person at Tom Brown for our seed swap at 7:00 and will watch the presentation there. Sundaura Alford-Purvis…
Jeannie Suffern, Canadian-based President of the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS), will talk about the various activities of the IWGS, and elaborate on what membership offers generalist, recreational residential water gardeners.
Lecture description: “An introduction to ecosystem functions in your garden, including how non-native species can contribute.” Every year the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF) partner with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton (MGOC) to offer timely and informative presentations. The theme of the 2024 lecture series is Garden Friends and Foes. Lectures are…
Lecture description: “You don’t have to start from scratch to have a garden that invites and encourages wildlife. You don’t have to remove favourite plants because they are not native. And you don’t have to stop “grooming” your garden. Here are strategies for letting nature into an existing garden.” Back by popular demand! Every year…
Lecture description: “You are starting a new garden, or moving to a new property and looking at a garden that is new to you. At first glance, things are lush and green, but at second glance, you recognize a dreaded invasive species. What should you do?” * * * * * Back by popular demand!…
Description of this lecture: We like to think that our garden is immune to the sorts of pests we see in gardening magazines. But is that reality and what should we do when we encounter a pest? Back by popular demand! Every year the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF) partner with the Master…
The Ottawa African Violet Society is meeting virtually, via Zoom, over the months of January to March. If you would like to attend the meeting as a guest, please contact us at: oavsociety@oavs.org. There is no cost to attend as a guest. If you have any questions, please send us an email at: oavsociety@oavs.org. —-…
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