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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Ottawa Orchid Society September 2026 Meeting
At our first meeting of the 2026-27 season we welcome Dr. Martin Motes, an expert in Vanda hybrids who will talk to us via Zoom about Compact Vandas. He will…
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Russell & District:
At our regular meeting, we will have a presentation by Deborah Doherty on how to have a bird friendly garden (Diane Sharpe, coordinator). If you are interested in attracting more…
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2026 Speakers Series – Climate Change Mitigation in Canadian Field Crops
Presentation by Dr. David Pelster, AAFC Research Scientist This presentation will discuss the contributions of agriculture to global and national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more specifically on the contributions…
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Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton: In-Person
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group of experienced Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes. From tackling…
Learn to Grow Garlic
Join us for an evening of learning to grow the best garlic in your garden.🧄 This talk will be presented by Barry Matthie, owner of Bonibrae Daylilies and Perennials.Ever wanted…
Community Activities
Ottawa 200 Block Party
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Community Activities
🍁 National Tree Day at Canadensis Garden
🌳 Celebrate National Tree Day at Canadensis Garden with tree planting, a mature tree tour, a self-guided scavenger hunt and more. Free admission and free parking - rain or shine!
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Talks and Meetings
You Are Not Done Yet – Fall Gardening and Putting Your Garden to Bed
Time to hang up your trowel, weeder and secateurs – not so quickly! Master Gardener Mary Shearman Reid joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s October 6th meeting to let us know…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
