Speaker Series September 2025  “Learn and Grow with Us”
In-person presentation by Mary Reid, Master Gardener and owner of The Green Thumb Garden Centre

NOTE: Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.  Presentation is 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.
How is your garden doing as the gardening season comes to an end.  Best tips and lessons learned from the perspective of garden centre owner, Mary Reid, owner of the Green Thumb Garden Centre

Mary Reid, Master Gardener and owner of the Green Thumb Garden Centre (and regular guest on the CBC weekly noon Garden Show), will share her wisdom and lessons learned that she has acquired during her busy and long career in the horticulture industry. Her unique sense of humor will be sure to entertain you.
Bio
From teacher to banker to garden centre owner, Mary Reid matches the description of a multi-talented person. She grew up in a family of gardeners, worked as a gardener during her summers at university, and still finds time to garden at home. Mary uses her many skills and extensive experience to run a popular and successful garden centre, the Green Thumb Garden Centre. She is a member of Landscape Ontario, a CLP (Certified Landscape Professional) and volunteers as a Master Gardener. Mary enjoys speaking to various local groups and can occasionally be heard skillfully answering questions on the CBC Ontario Today noon show on Mondays.
~~~ Check out this recent Globe and Mail feature on Mary Reid. An insightful article highlighting her expertise and contributions Mary Reid ~~~