Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
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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…
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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…
Botanical and Gardens
JAPANESE GARDENS
Ottawa Master Gardener Barbara Sibbald’s talk is part travelogue and part gardening experiment. She explores Japanese garden principles including stone placement, plants, water and ma – the all-important space in…
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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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Cold Frames and Cold Crops
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. In this presentation you…
Advice Clinic at Ottawa Home & Garden Show
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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TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING WITH CARSON ARTHUR ON FOOD SECURITY
With the price of food today you don’t want to miss this presentation with Carson Arthur on Food Security. There will be a free seed exchange and donations of non-perishable…
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CAFES Annual General Meeting and Presentation
We are super-excited to share with you that the amazing and inspiring Katharine Hayhoe has agreed to be our AGM keynote speaker! All welcome (free). Katharine Hayhoe is an internationally…
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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…
Seed Swap!
Sprout Something New at the OHS Seed Swap! Integrated into our March Speaker Series on evening of March 24, 2026, from 6:45 - 7:30 pm, the OHS will also be hosting…
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All About Orchids
Interested in orchids? Join us on March 25th to learn all the tips and tricks of orchid-growing – from an expert! Douglas Vye will be presenting an introduction to orchids…
Advice Clinic at Pontiac Seedy Saturday
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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
2026 Volunteer Recruitment Day
WHEN: Saturday April 11, 2026, drop in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. WHERE: K. W. Neatby building, 960 Carling Avenue, Central Experimental Farm. DETAILS: This is the place to be…
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Geir Moen – Plants above the Treeline
Mountain passes provide a unique opportunity to visit alpine areas to botanize. Additional details pending
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The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden
Join us for our April in-person meeting where our guest speaker, Gail Walker, will present on “The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden”.
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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…
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Planting for Pollinators in Pots
The ornamental gardening industry is transforming—shifting from purely aesthetic spaces to eco-friendly havens that support nature. Instead of fearing insects, it’s time to embrace our role as environmental stewards, even…
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“Marvel of the Monarch”
This event will be highlighting a presentation by three retired teachers, Joan Harvey, Mary Ash and Joanna Cutts, who are members of the Monarch Teacher Network of Canada, a growing…
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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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Advice Clinic at Dundonald Park 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.
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.
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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…
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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…
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…
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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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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…
Festivals and Fairs
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.
Plant Sale at Friends of the Farm
Check out our annual fundraiser! Ontario native plants and vegetable seedlings are available at reasonable price.
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.
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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
Advice Clinic at Main St. 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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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…
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
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…
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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.
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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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.…
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.
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…
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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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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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…
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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…
