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Tiny Forests, Big Impact
PDHS in-person general membership meeting presents Tiny Forests, Big Impact by Stephanie Benoit. A Tiny Forest is a great addition to small urban spaces. They include native trees, shrubs, and…
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“Food for You and the Bees: Growing a Wild Edible Gardenscape”
Tauney Stinson will be presenting a talk focussed on finding food in a wild edible landscape in our own gardens. In her talks to garden clubs and other naturalist organizations…
CHINGUACOUSY: Make-&-Take – Kokedama
Make-&-Take – “Kokedama” Speaker: Michele Drenters. Ever heard of the Japanese garden art form “kokedama”? If not here’s your chance to try something new.
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Orangeville – Paul Brydges “A Backyard Garden Retreat”
Please welcome our guest speaker this evening, Paul Brydges, as he talks about “A Backyard Garden Retreat”. Relax in a beautifully designed area of your garden. Guests are welcome, free…
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Pruning—How and Why
Knowing how and why to prune is so important to the health of your plants as well as their beauty for you to enjoy. James Wilson, professor of horticulture at…
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Crevice Garden – Trip to South Africa
This talk is by two members Tony and Annie. Tony will present the construction of his first rock garden at his home. Visiting gardens in South Africa had long been…
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Ottawa Orchid Society March 2026 Meeting
At our March meeting we welcome Karl Olsen, owner and founder of Orchid Wise in Australia to talk to us about Australian Cymbidiums and the Orchid Wise website via Zoom;…
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PEONIES THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS
BLAINE MARCHAND, GARDENER AND AUTHOR WILL LOOK AT THE MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT PEONIES IN YOUR GARDEN. HE WILL DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT PEONY FORMS AND HOW WITH CAREFUL SELECTION YOU…
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Credit Valley Horticultural Society March Meeting
Our March guest speaker is Dan Scallen. Dan’s presentation topic is “Anything but Grass” ——- Doors open at 7 pm with the meeting starting at 7:30 pm. Visitors always welcome.…
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Niagara Falls Horticultural Society: A Photographic Journey of our 2025 Garden Tour
Take a trip down memory lane as Award Winning Writer, Photographer & Speaker Theresa Forte takes us back through her photos of the 10 beautiful gardens that were featured on…
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Lavender
Tracey Bray-Bercier will be our guest speaker for the evening. Tracey and her family have a lavender farm near Moose Creek, Ontario called Brayedale Lavender. After her talk, Tracey will…
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Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Nurturing Your Own Food Forest
As Canadians, we often picture forests as large tracts of land filled with a vibrant ecosystem of flora and fauna. Andrea and Angela will speak about how to bring a…
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Elora & Salem – 4th Annual Spring Event with Speaker: Janet Cox
Speaker: Janet Cox ” Birds, Bees & Me” ; Breakout session with Guelph Master Gardeners. There will be vendors, door prizes, refreshments & more! Entry fee is $10 at the…
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Botanical and Gardens
JAPANESE GARDENS
Ottawa Master Gardener Barbara Sibbald’s talk is part travelogue and part gardening experiment. She explores Japanese garden principles including stone placement, plants, water and ma – the all-important space in…
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Vegetable Gardening Tips and More
Nancy Lee-Colibaba, a lifelong gardener of both vegetables and perennials, will be speaking at the Flamborough Horticultural Society meeting on Wednesday March 18th 7:30 pm. Nancy will speak on how…
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Gardening for the Birds
The meeting will begin at 7:00pm, with a brief business component before our guest speaker. This evening our presentation will be a virtual. Kristen Martyn will be speaking on Gardening…
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Winona Horticultural Society monthly meeting and speaker
Plants Connect Us How does gardening help us feel connected — to each other, to our communities, and to the natural world? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the…
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Cold Frames and Cold Crops
Cold Frames and Cold Crops is about growing delicious veggies, beyond the usual gardening confines and calendar, using cold frames and the cool season crop palette. In this presentation you…
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TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING WITH CARSON ARTHUR ON FOOD SECURITY
With the price of food today you don’t want to miss this presentation with Carson Arthur on Food Security. There will be a free seed exchange and donations of non-perishable…
Schomberg Horticultural Society – Container Gardening
“Container Gardening” by Maria Shtemberg: Maria is a Master Gardener who will take a fresh look at this growing trend with tips and tools to make your containers spectacular and…
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CAFES Annual General Meeting and Presentation
We are super-excited to share with you that the amazing and inspiring Katharine Hayhoe has agreed to be our AGM keynote speaker! All welcome (free). Katharine Hayhoe is an internationally…
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Food for Life: How Some Organizations in Ottawa are Addressing the Food Insecurity Gap
This panel of community leaders, experts and speakers from the Ottawa area, who are actively working to address food insecurity in our community, will be joining us to share some…
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Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Cold Frames and Cold Crops – Extending the Season
Learn to extend your growing season with cold frames, explore cost-effective options, and discover resilient cold-weather vegetables: why they matter, what to grow, and how. Please follow this link for…
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High Performance, Low Maintenance Plants
Many gardeners aspire to create a garden that is both beautiful and easy to maintain. Lee Ann Smith from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s April…
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Geir Moen – Plants above the Treeline
Mountain passes provide a unique opportunity to visit alpine areas to botanize. Additional details pending
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Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds & Orioles
Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds and Orioles with Paul Oliver from Urban Nature Store presents how to host hummingbirds and orioles, what habitat and materials they need for nesting, food, and…
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The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden
Join us for our April in-person meeting where our guest speaker, Gail Walker, will present on “The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden”.
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Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Growing Unusual Edibles: Successes, Failures and Learnings
Master Gardener Claire McCaughey has grown (or attempted to grow) a wide variety of unusual edibles with a range of results. She will share what she learned from some of her…
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Planting for Pollinators in Pots
The ornamental gardening industry is transforming—shifting from purely aesthetic spaces to eco-friendly havens that support nature. Instead of fearing insects, it’s time to embrace our role as environmental stewards, even…
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Shrubs for all seasons
Meetings start at 7:00pm, with a brief business components before our guest speaker. Tonights speaker is Mary Sherman Reid speaking on “Shrubs for all Seasons”, Followed up with refreshments and…
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Wildscaping
At our regular monthly meeting we will have a guest speaker who give a talk on Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design. Everyone welcome.
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Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Tiny Gardens Big Harvest
Practical tips for growing fresh vegetables in limited spaces using containers, vertical gardening and smart planning. Perfect planting for balconies, porches and small gardens. Please follow this link for registration…
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A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity: How A Detector Dog And His Handler Work Together On This Important Issue
In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity: How A Detector Dog And His Handler…
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Orchidophilia 2026
Enjoy the sights and fragrance of a weekend of stunning orchid exhibits by members, visiting societies and vendors, educational exhibits, photography, Ikebana and botanic artist exhibits focused on orchids. Enjoy…
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Invasive Plants in Your Gardens: Becoming More of a Critical Gardener
If you are a gardener, chances are you have cultivated an invasive plant species. You may not yet have learned that some of your favourite plants are invasive. It’s a…
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Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season
Join us for our in-person meeting for “Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season” presented by Annick and Jean Sebastien from Berry Homestead Farm in Lyndhurst. Lean…
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The Urban Potage—from Field to Table
Imagine vibrant salads with crisp lettuces, sweet tomatoes, and edible blooms—all grown in your own urban oasis. Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will show you how to blend veggies, herbs, and…
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Spring Flower Show and member chat
The meeting will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. This evening is our Spring Flower Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 & 6:45 pm. Please provide…
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Designing a Summer Planter + KMHS Flower and Edibles Show
Elizabeth Johnston, co-owner of Ramsay Creek Greenhouse joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s June meeting to provide a demonstration of how to design an outdoor planter arrangement for the summer season.…
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Flower Show and talk on Ikebana
At our regular meeting it will be our annual June Flower Show. Everyone is welcome to enter. We will also have guest speaker, Wendy Batson who will give us a…
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Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers
June 16: In-person presentation by Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton and member of the Ottawa Horticultural Society Culinary Delights With Herbs and Edible Flowers …
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Moonlight to Midnight: A guide to Evening Garden Design
This evenings presentation by Nicole Winders explores four night garden styles – Moon, Midnight, Illuminated and Architecturally Lit – and how each creates a distinct atmosphere after dark.
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Cold Frames and Cold Crops: Extending the Season
Cold Frames and Cold Crops is about growing delicious veggies, beyond the usual gardening confines and calendar, using cold frames and the cool season crop palette. Odette McIntyre from the…
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Fall Flower Show & Growing Garlic
The meeting this evening will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. Tonight is also our Fall Flower and Vegetable Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 and…
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Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group…
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Seed Saving
Learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to make your garden more sustainable and self-sufficient and save you money. Learn how to save heirloom varieties, not available commercially, using…
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Awards Night
Tonight is our Awards Night. This is members only and reservations required.
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Wintery Greenery
Tonight will be our Annual General Meeting starting at 7:00pm. Starting with a brief business component followed by election of officers. This will be followed by a speaker and demonstration…
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Designing With Nature, for Outdoor & Indoor Enjoyment
This inspiring and informative talk will showcase this speaker’s passion for plants and creative greening solutions. She will explore the world of indoor and outdoor plants, offering practical tips and…