Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area

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…

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…

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…

NATIVE PLANTS AND POLLINATORS (ZOOM PRESENTATION)

ELIZABETH SHEEHY WILL DISCUSS THE VITAL ROLE OF POLLINATORS IN OUR ECOSYSTEM AND THE PART PLAYED BY NATIVE PLANTS IN THIS RELATIONSHIIP.  SHE WILL ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW WE CAN…

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…

Ottawa Orchid February Meeting

At our February meeting learn about jewel orchids and their cultivation with Nicholas Rust, owner of  RustyExotics Orchids. It focuses on the species and how to grow the many different…

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.

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  

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…

The Edible Garden

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…

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…

Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – What’s Bugging You? Integrated Pest Management for Your Garden

Master Gardener – EP Power will walk us through building strong garden foundations to minimize the impact of pests, and, common problems as well as providing solutions for pest management. Please…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Street Art, Gardening, and Life

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…

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…

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…

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…

Barbara & Bella – Four Passes

This talk will look take you on a tour of the plants in four separate mount passes in the Dolomites ​

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…

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…

Paint with Blooms

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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          …

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…

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…

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…

Fruits in Your Garden

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…

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…

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 lives…

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…

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…