Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
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Growing Together Workshop Series
A gardening workshop series that brings generations together at GreenUP Ecology Park.Join us for Growing Together at GreenUP Ecology Park! This workshop series offers an excellent opportunity to explore gardening…
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Community Activities
West Carleton Garden Club & Horticultural Society: October Meeting and Annual Seed Swap
Join us for our October meeting and our Annual Seed Swap! Bring in your dried seeds by 6:45 and swap for other seeds you’d like. At 7:30 we’ll be hearing…
Talks and Meetings
Gardening for Food Independence
At our next PDHS general meeting, Max Wood will talk about growing strategies for a more consistent supply, diversifying produce, and saving what you grow for off-season use. We will…
Monthly Meeting – October 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…
Talks and Meetings
BERRIES AND FRUIT TREES BY MARY REID OF GREEN THUMBS GARDEN CENTRE
MARY REID WILL TALK TO US ABOUT THE DIFFERENT BERRIES THAT GROW IN OUR REGION, WHAT CONDITIONS THEY NEED AND HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSFULLY.
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OCTOBER MEETING ON HOT SAUCES
Mark Barranger-Mitchell is back in the kitchen cooking up a variety of hot sauces to sample and will provide recipes for our members. Flower Show and Photo Competition as well.
Talks and Meetings
4 Mountain Passes
Mountain passes provide a unique opportunity to visit alpine areas to botanize. In 2020, Bella and Barbara travelled to Argentina to travel with Marcela Ferreyra into the Andes. Together they drove up…
Tours and Experiences
A Forest to Table Dining Experience
Dig in for a good cause! Join Forêt Capitale Forest and C’est Bon Ottawa for a Forest-to-Table Culinary experience to raise funds to support FCF grow community forests in the region. Every…
Courses and Workshops
Harvest & Hearth: Autumn Farm Experience
Enjoy an afternoon experience designed to honour the bounty of summer, the vibrant colours of fall, and the gentle turn toward winter.Step into the rhythms of the season on our…
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Talks and Meetings
Ottawa Orchid Society October 2026 Meeting
Join us for our October meeting with Dr. Jean Hollebone (OOS, AOS) who will speak on Zygopetalums. Zygopetalums are sometimes called the Cinderellas of the orchid world. They are beautiful…
Online Events
Bog Gardens as Pond Filtration Systems
Discover how bog gardens can transform pond water quality naturally. Join Isa Webb from The Bloomin Bog Water Gardens for a fast‑paced look at how bog gardens work, why they…
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
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
