Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
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Advice Clinic at Hunt Club-Riverside Earth Day
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Shows and Exhibitions
Artists for Plants
Bringing nature inside healthcare facilities. We are a charitable organization that sensitizes healthcare facilities to the necessity of bringing nature inside their walls. For this purpose, we raise funds to…
Community Activities
Open House and Plant Sale
Hello Everyone, Save the date! The 2026 Ottawa African Violet Society Open House and Plant Sale is on May 2nd, 2026. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
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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Talks and Meetings
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…
May General Meeting: Guest Speaker Sally Hossain, “Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden”
Pollinators face threats from climate change, habitat loss, misuse of pesticides, and also invasive species that impact their ability to thrive and survive. This presentation will highlight ways gardeners can…
Talks and Meetings
Thoughtful Gardening: Design Ideas for Any Space
The Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society invites you to join us at our general meeting, where Nicole Bennett of Summersweet Garden Design and Maintenance will share practical garden design…
Festivals and Fairs
Canadian Tulip Festival
The 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival is tentatively scheduled for May 8–18, 2026, and will be held in Ottawa, Ontario. The festival celebrates the historic gift of tulips from the Netherlands to…
Community Activities
Gloucester Horticultural Society Annual Fundraising Plant Sale
Gloucester Horticultural Society Annual Fundraising Plant Sale Native plants and shrubs, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, veggies and gardening supplies. Payment accepted by Cash or e-transfer Saturday May 9th 9:00am –…
Talks and Meetings
Advice Clinic at Carp Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Advice Clinic at Carp Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Plant Sale
The Kemptville Horticultural Society will be holding their annual Plant Sale Saturday May 9, 2026 from 9:00 am -12:00 204 French Settlement Road, Kemptville, Ontario Donated plants can be dropped…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
MAY 9, 2026 PLANT SALE
MAY 9, 2026 PLANT SALE: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Gord Brown Area, Recreation Centre, King St. E. Dig up your extra plants to donate, then come find something new…
🗓️ Next 30 Days (29)
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Ottawa Horticultural Society — Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale 2026
It’s finally springtime and, once again, the OHS will be at the Friends of the Farm plant sale. This very popular sale with lots of lovely vendors is held in…
Advice Clinic at the Plant Sale of Friends of the Farm
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Talks and Meetings
Advice Clinic at Parkdale Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
2026 Friends of the Experimental Farm Plant Sale
WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE WHERE: Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building at 960 Carling & Maple Drive (look for the signs). DETAILS: Everything you…
Plant Sale at Friends of the Farm
Check out our annual fundraiser! Ontario native plants and vegetable seedlings are available at reasonable price.
Talks and Meetings
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…
Hawthorn Herbals
What’s growing near you? Nature is ready to be your medicine — you just need to pay attention. Registered Herbalist, Tamara Segal of Hawthorn Herbals will explain how she offers…
Talks and Meetings
Hawthorn Herbals
Tamara Segal, Registered Herbalist, is both a healer and teacher. As our guest speaker, she’ll share some of her knowledge on herbal medicine.
Georgina-Brock Garden Club – Plant Auction
Georgina-Brock Garden Club Plant Auction with auctioneer Kevin McGuckin. A fun and lively event and the main fundraiser for the Georgina-Brock Garden Club. Huge selection of perennials, annuals, seedlings, veggies…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Talks and Meetings
Planning our Containers!
Come and join us at Carp Memorial Hall in Carp for our May meeting. We will be inspired by our guest speaker, Beth Salter of Ramsey Creek Gardening, an expert…
Orangeville – Shirley Koch “Spring Perennials”
Please welcome our guest speaker tonight, Shirley Koch, as she talks about “Spring Perennials”. Learn how to have colour and vibrancy in your spring garden. Guests are welcome, free parking,…
Botanical and Gardens
Notes on a Japanese Garden
The Perth & District Horticultural Society is pleased to present Notes on a Japanese Garden at our next general meeting on Tuesday, May 12. In a Japanese-themed garden, a small…
Talks and Meetings
NOTES ON A JAPANESE GARDEN – BY BARBARA SIBBALD
IN A JAPANESE-THEMED GARDEN, A SMALL SPACE HOLDS BIG IDEAS ABOUT DESIGNING WITH PLANTS, STONE, WATER AND “MA”, THE ALL-IMPORTANT SPACE IN BETWEEN. PART GARDEN TRAVELOGUE, PART GARDENING EXPERIMENTS, THIS…
MAY 13, 2026 Trees Talk if you are willing to Listen – Arborist Ruurd van de Ven explains how trees communicate and interact with each other.
MAY 13, 2026 Trees Talk if you are willing to Listen – Arborist Ruurd van de Ven explains how trees communicate and interact with each other.
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s 52nd Annual Plant Sale!
On Saturday, May 16th the Kanata-March Horticultural Society will hold our 52nd annual plant sale at our meeting location, the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road, from 8 am until…
Community Activities
West Carleton Garden Club. Annual Plant Sale
Come on out early for best selection to the Carp Farmers’ Market for the very popular annual plant sale hosted by the West Carleton Garden Club. You will find a…
Spring Plant Sale
Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, tubers, houseplants – all grown lovingly by our members! Also plant pots, gardening books and other miscellaneous gardening needs. Selling at very reasonable prices.
Plant Sale
Hello fellow gardeners, Come and support our fundraiser for our society and meet fellow gardeners as well as find that special plant that’s waiting for you!
Advice Clinic at Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Community Activities
Spring Plant Sale
Selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants, potted plant containers. Also variety of miscellaneous gardening items (books, pots, tools, etc.). All sold at very reasonable prices. Come early for best…
Talks and Meetings
Vegetables in All Situations
At our regular monthly meeting we will have a presentation by Judith Cox on Vegetables in All Situations. Free to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Talks and Meetings
Painting with Flowers
Colour is often the first thing we notice in a garden. And most of us who have perennials want to see colour from spring to fall. Is your garden living…
Shows and Exhibitions
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
NHS Plant Auction and Sale
A great selection of perennials, vegetable plants, and houseplants — all at very reasonable prices! Plant sales begin at 6:30 and auction begins at 7:00.
Ottawa Horticultural Society Annual Plant Auction & Sale
The OHS Plant Auction & Sale is heading to the beach! This year’s event is being held at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre at Britannia Park on Tuesday, May 26th!…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
BARRHAVEN GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE
OUR ANNUAL PLANT SALE FEATURES PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, VEGGIES, HERBS, HOUSEPLANTS AND GENTLY USED GARDEN PARAPHERNALIA. ENJOY THE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF EXPERIENCED GARDENERS AND MASTER GARDENERS. THIS IS OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER…
Advice Clinic at Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Advice Clinic at Barrhaven Farmers Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
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Shows and Exhibitions
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.…
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre OPEN & HOURS! April 18 until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th Seasonal Hours: May & June 10:00 am – 5:00 pm OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday Closed Mon except on…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I have talked about a Garden Sculpture Show here at the Whistling Gardens.…
Advice Clinic at Beechwood Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Advice Clinic at Westboro Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Plant Sale by the Gatineau Valley Gardeners
On Saturday, June 6 from 9 am – 2 pm the Gatineau Valley Gardeners are hosting their annual Plant Sale at St. Mary Magdalene Church (537 Highway 105, across from…
Advice Clinic at Barrhaven Farmers Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Talks and Meetings
Neat Garden Things From A to Z
From aphid to zinnia, the garden is truly an awe-inspiring place. Join guest speaker, Brad King, as he takes a closer look at some common but yet amazing finds. You’ll…
Advice Clinic at Parkdale Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Botanical and Gardens
32nd Annual Flower & Edibles Show
Welcome to the largest flower show in Eastern Ontario. Enjoy the horticulture specimens – see new varieties of flowers, learn their names or simply enjoy their beauty. Contemplate the creative…
Advice Clinic at Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Master Gardeners is first and foremost a volunteer service organization with a mandate to offer free, authoritative, and unbiased gardening advice to the public.
Shows and Exhibitions
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…
Talks and Meetings
Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers
Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way. Join us for a flavorful gardening…
Talks and Meetings
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.
Community Activities
Abbotsford Garden Tour 2026
This garden tour is a fundraiser for The Glebe Centre’s Seniors community programs at Abbotsford House. It features 12 private gardens in the Glebe and Westboro . Come out and…
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within”
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” June 25. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 45 to 60…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale
A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!
Shows and Exhibitions
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…
Talks and Meetings
Talks and Meetings
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…
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…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Talks and Meetings
Awards Night
Tonight is our Awards Night. This is members only and reservations required.
Drama in the Butterfly Garden
October 27: In-person presentation, Carol Pasternak, MBA, LLB, is an author, photographer, and sought-after motivational nature speaker. Drama in the Butterfly Garden Explore the secret…
Talks and Meetings
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…
Talks and Meetings
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…
