PICK, PREP, PRESERVE – HARVESTING & PRESERVING SEMINAR
Learn how to harvest your garden’s bounty at the right time and preserve it safely for year-round use.
Event Details
This seminar covers essential techniques like drying, freezing, and canning. Perfect for beginners and home gardeners looking to reduce waste, save money, and enjoy seasonal garden produce year-round.
What’s included:
- Hand-outs
- A prize giveaway
What you should bring:
- Notepad and pen
- Questions
Presenter
Rebecca Boyar
Rebecca Boyar is a seasoned horticulturalist with over 30 years of experience in the field. For the past 20 years, she has been dedicated to homesteading in western Quebec, where she has cultivated an extensive garden and raised small farm animals. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Rebecca has continuously worked toward creating a self-sufficient and environmentally mindful lifestyle, blending her horticultural expertise with practical farming techniques.
Organizer
Welcome to Ritchie Feed and Seed Inc., one of Ottawa’s original garden centres and agriculture suppliers since the 1930’s. As Ottawa’s oldest garden centre, our roots grow deeper through the community, and the years of experience show through our expertise and high level of customer satisfaction.
Today, Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc. currently operates five retail agriculture/garden supply stores open all year round. Each location has a garden centre offering a large variety of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, open from spring to snowfall.
📅 Date & Time: September 13, 2025 10:00 am
📅 Ends: September 13, 2025 11:30 am
📍 Location: RItchie Feed and Seed, Windmill Lane
💲 Price: Free