Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
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Talks and Meetings
Native Plant Gardening
Melanie Ouellette, Chair and Founder of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s November meeting to discuss the importance of native plant gardening, and steps people can…
Botanical and Gardens
Gardens, Our Senses and the Pursuit of Well-being
Speaker How do we connect with the world around us? We interact with the environment through our senses to develop a sense of self and create meaning. Tim Deslippe will…
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Native seed giveaway (Copeland Park)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
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Ritchie Christmas Bazaar
“Wait... Why Are You Talking About Christmas nowBecause if there’s one event we know you count down to all year, it’s our Christmas Bazaar.And this year? We’re not just bringing it…
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Presentation: How to winter sow
Join Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library Chair and Founder Mélanie Ouellette and the Trend Arlington Community Association to learn how to winter sow.
Talks and Meetings
How to Make a Christmas Door Swag
It’s time to decorate for the holiday season — let’s help you get ready! Join us for a demonstration by Cliff Byrnes on How to Make a Christmas Door Swag. Learn how…
The Art of Composting
Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will demystify the world of composting, the dos & don’ts, the greens & the browns; she’ll go in the field to meet experts, and learn how…
Botanical and Gardens
West Carleton Garden Club & Horticultural Society: November Meeting
Let’s Get WILD!!!!! A little club business, followed by a walk on the wild side!! Join the West Carleton Garden Club for our Annual General Meeting followed by an inspiring…
Monthly Meeting – November 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
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Mer Bleue Bog Guided Tour
Join Owen Clarkin, president of the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, as he takes us on a guided tour of Mer Bleue Bog. This jewel of the Ottawa Greenbelt is an…
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Native seed giveaway (Orléans)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
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Planning your pollinator/habitat garden
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
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…
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NOVEMBER MEETING -AGM, AUCTION & POTLUCK
Fun filled night of good food, good conversation and raising money for the local food bank with our second time around silent auction.
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Native seed giveaway (Hintonburg)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
The Farm’s Hidden Network: How Microbial Allies and Invisible Invaders Shape Plant Health
Presentation by Dr. Wen Chen, AAFC Research Scientist. Plants do not live alone. Every root, leaf, and handful of soil is home to a community of bacteria, fungi, and other…
Courses and Workshops
Holiday Wreath-making Workshop
Sunday, November 22nd, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Firehall, the GCOOS is hosting a Holiday Wreath-making Workshop with trained florist and designer Heidi Oeschger. She will show people…
Talks and Meetings
HOLIDAY FLORALS WITH MILL STREET FLORIST, MANOTICK
ONCE AGAIN WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HOST JESSICA BARRETT AND SOPHIANE LAIB OF MILL STREET FLORIST, MANOTICK, PARTNERS IN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE BARRHAVEN FOOD CUPBOARD. WATCH THIS…
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…
Houseplant Swap!
OHS Houseplant Swap Come early to our November Speaker Series meeting (with Barbara Brown) for a fun and friendly indoor plant exchange from 7:00–7:30 pm. This is the perfect time…
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Native seed giveaway (Touraine District, Gatineau)
Bienvenue à notre distribution de semences indigènes au Centre communautaire Riviera, 12, rue de Picardie, Gatineau. Vous pouvez en prendre autant que vous voulez. Vous trouverez également des instructions pour…
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AGM & A Winter’s Tale Holiday Social 2026
A Winter’s Tale – AGM & Holiday Social Members, please join us on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church for A Winter’s Tale, our annual holiday social…
Annual General Meeting
Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting & Wine & Cheese Contributions to door prizes are most welcome! Buy a gift membership from Sheila Jasmin for a friend or…
Monthly Meeting – December 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
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Winter seed sowing workshop for your pollinator/wildlife garden
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Talks and Meetings
Beyond Pretty: Gardens That Matter
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION January 26, 2027 Presenter: Cathy Kavassalis Cathy Kavassalis, Master Gardener (Halton Region); conservationist; doctoral work at M.I.T.; master’s in environmental education from the…
Talks and Meetings
Edibles in the Urban Landscape
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION February 23, 2027 Presenter: Stephen Biggs Speaker Profile: Recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” of Canadians making…
Fruits and Berries for Urban Gardeners
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: Tuesday March 30, 2027 Presenter: Mary ReidOwner, Green Thumb Garden Centre / Certified Landscape Horticulturalist Manager / Master Gardener of…
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Spring gently into gardening
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Discovering Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: Tuesday April 27, 2027 Presenter: Lynne PatenaudeHabitat Gardener & Community Scientist Discovering Biodiversity with iNaturalist Speaker ProfileLynne Patenaude has been gardening for…
Creating Pots of Joy
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: Tuesday June 15, 2027 Presenter: First Name, Cindy CluettOwner, Beyond the House Nursery and Gift Shop Garden Centre Ottawa | Beyond…
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Harvesting and storing your native plant seeds
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Nocturnal Neighbours: Gardening for Bats
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2027 Presenter: Nicole NolanISA Certified Arborist and Wildlife Ecologist Nocturnal Neighbours: Gardening for Bats Speaker ProfileWith a decade…
Fabulous Fall Florals
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: TUESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2027 Presenter: Catherine DisleyGraduate of Algonquin College Horticulture and Landscaping Program Fabulous Fall Florals Speaker ProfileOver the past forty…
Sowing the Future: When Food Becomes Connection
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2027 Presenter: Barbara BrownPhoto-based visual artist, eco-artist, certified horticultural therapist, and labyrinth facilitator., Barbara Brown…
