Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
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FREE Hydroponic Gardening Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Maximum Spots: 50 —– Grow Like A Pro – Hydroponic Gardening Unlock the secrets of hydroponics as Rebecca shares insights into nutrient solutions, lighting considerations, and the art of maintaining…
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FREE Microgreens Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Microgreens, macro knowledge: the small but mighty superfood Microgreens are quick, easy and versatile, perfect for beginners and those looking for fresh organic greens year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn…
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Wandering In a frosted wonderland – frostival
Step into a winter wonderland at the Fredericton Botanic Garden with our annual Walking in a Frosted Wonderland tour, led by Jim.Enjoy a guided winter walk through the Garden as…
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Growing Dahlias – What’s new?
Olivia Chuchryk, who owns and runs Charing House Gardens B&B, will be sharing her extensive experience on all aspects of growing dahlias from tubers to harvest. She will share her…
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Combating Invasive Plants: Tackling the Phragmites in Ontario
Invasive Phragmites australis is an invasive grass that has had a devastating impact on the environment in Ontario and continues to cause a serious impact on both our natural ecosystems…
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Botanical and Gardens
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Urban Organic Food Gardening
Urban organic food gardening with the flowers that support it is as simple or as challenging as you wish to make it. However, at some time or other, issues will…
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Native Plants and Pollinators
Long-time gardener, Elizabeth Sheehy, will help us understand the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem and the part played by native plants in this relationship. She will explain how…
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Gardening in Smaller Spaces
“These days many of us find ourselves with very little space and big garden dreams. Whether it is a small front or back garden, a porch or a balcony; there…
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Creating a crevice garden for the smallest of spaces
In this talk, Chris focused on the design and drama of miniature crevice gardens. He discussed soil mediums, rock types and plants which he found to be successful in these…
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Growing Herbs for Medicine
At our regular monthly meeting we have guest speaker Lia Lindemen who will talk to us about growing herbs for medicine. Everyone welcome.
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Gloucester Horticultural Society February topic: An Engineers Guide to Houseplants
Darryl Cheng will join our members via Zoom to present An Engineers Guide to Houseplants For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit our webpage
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Growing and Caring for Dahlias
Meetings start at 7:00pm, with a brief business component before our guest speaker. Our speaker this evening will be Marnie Chown of Fair Sun Farm on the topic of Growing…
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Courses and Workshops
FREE Seed Starting Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Maximum Spots: 50 —– Seed Starting: Its Time to Get Growing! Get ready for spring planting by learning how to start your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers from seed in…
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FREE How to Grow Peppers Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Maximum Spots: 50 —– Pepper Geeks: SWEET, SPICY, AND FULL OF FLAVOUR; HOW TO GROW PEPPERS It’s time to get spicy! This workshop is all about the art of growing peppers.…
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Medicinal Plants of Canada
Medicinal plants of Canada were first identified by Indigenous healers. At the start of John’s university career, they conducted a review of all the published reports of Indigenous use of…
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Organic Gardening for the Home Gardener: On-line presentation by Pat Lucey, Gardening Instructor, Canadian Organic Growers
This engaging talk by an experienced organic farming specialist has been tailored specifically for the home gardener. Learn practical tips and techniques to grow healthy, chemical-free plants while nurturing your…
Community Activities
Growing Green: Gardening & Sustainability Fair
It’s back and greener than ever! Sponsored by FIG Solar and in partnership with the Cité de / City of Clarence-Rockland, the Rockland Community Garden is excited to present the…
Botanical and Gardens
Raised Bed Gardening
Raised garden beds can offer enhanced results and a better gardening experience. Join the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s March meeting and explore how to choose the right plants, location, materials, and…
Courses and Workshops
FREE Chickens 101 Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Maximum Spots: 50 —– CHICKENS! What the flock? Thinking about raising a few chickens but you don’t know where to start. Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on…
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FREE Herb Seminar [WINDMILL LANE]
Maximum Spots: 50 —– Herbology 101: Cultivating Your Own Culinary Garden Herbs can thrive in a variety of environments and are a great addition to any garden, patio, windowsill, or…
Ottawa Home, Garden, Art & Craft Show 2026
Showcase your products, meet ready-to-shop customers, and grow your brand at our vibrant vendor market!Here’s a shorter, more professional version with a polished tone:Calling All Artisans, Makers & Small BusinessesJoin…
Community Activities
Seedy Saturday
Shopping for seeds? Come check out the Seedy Saturday event hosted by the Kanata-March and Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Societies and the West Carleton Garden Club on Saturday, March 14th! Exhibitors will…
Russell & District: Vegetables in all Situations
Guest speaker Judith Cox will be at our regular monthly meeting to talk to us about growing vegetables in all situations.
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Vegetables in All Situations
At our monthly meeting we will have guest speaker Judith Cox who will talk to us about growing vegetable in all situations. Everyone welcome.
Gloucester Horticultural Society March topic: Tools for the Urban Gardener
Leigh Bain, a customer advisor at the Ottawa Lee Valley Tools store will show tools that are ideal for use in an urban garden. She will also discuss how to select…
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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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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. Annie will present on the topic of alpine…
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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 important…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Minden and Area Horticultural Society Seedy Saturday
Enjoy the start of the 2026 growing season by visiting Minden! Minden and Area Horticultural Association invite you to our first Seedy Saturday. Shop with local horticultural and artisan vendors…
Botanical and Gardens
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…
Talks and Meetings
Barbara & Bella – Four Passes
This talk will look take you on a tour of the plants in four separate mount passes in the Dolomites
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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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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…
Botanical and Gardens
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…
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…
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…
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.
Botanical and Gardens
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.…
Shows and Exhibitions
32nd Annual Flower & Edibles Show
Open to the public, see beautiful floral designs and flower and vegetable entries presented by our members. There are also open classes for members of the public who are not…
Talks and Meetings
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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Gardens After Dark: Creating Magical Nighttime Gardens
Tonights meeting will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business components before our guest speaker. The speaker tonight is Nicole Winters on the topic of “Gardens After Dark: Creating Magical…
Botanical and Gardens
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…
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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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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 lives…
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…
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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…













