Gardening Events in Ontario
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Floral Design Program: Designing with Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids
Get ready to unleash your creativity with lilies, tropicals & orchids in this hands-on floral design class. These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer…
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Native Plants for Tough Sites
Frustrated by dry shade, slopes, windy balconies, infertile soil or other garden challenges? Struggle no more – there are beautiful native plants adapted to thrive in tough conditions. Get inspired…
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Picture Perfect, Designing a Perennial Garden with Carole Ditomaso
How to take a blank canvas and turn it into a perennial garden that speaks to you.
Courses and Workshops
Design Your Own Pollinator Garden
Learn all the best ways to provide food and shelter for native pollinators, while delighting your family and neighbours with textures, shapes and colours. You will learn to assess site…
Members Meeting
Our speaker will be Alberto Suarez Esteban, originally from Spain. Alberto operates Nature’s Apprentice Farm, a small organic farm located in Pakenham, Ontario. He is very interesting & informative, &…
Festivals and Fairs
The Garden Party
https://www.gardenpartytoronto.com/about-the-garden Christine Hughes and Louis Gris, from The Garden Party, will speak about the giving garden, which is dedicated to sharing healthy food with local people in need. It is…
GCO Judges Council Speaker and workshop
Hitomi Gilliam AlFD, a Creative Force, a Japanese Canadian Flower Artist. She has guest-designed and taught extensively around the World. Join a rare opportunity to share her passion and floral…
35th Anniversary High Tea
On behalf of the GB&AHS, and our President, Rita DoCanto, come join us on April 22nd, earth day at 5pm, at the Grand Bend Legion on Ontario Street for a…
Talks and Meetings
April Meeting / Orono Horticultural Society
Guest speaker: Lindsay Vasseur on ‘Starting Your Own Cutting Garden’ Celebrating our 105th Anniversary!
Community Activities
Designing Native Habitats in Compact Areas
Join us at Halo Espresso Bar for a creative design workshop led by Jeanne from Blooming Boulevards and Melissa from CVC’s Sustainable Landscaping team. Together they will share expertise on pollinator gardens,…
Earth Day 2026 online celebration
We’re delighted to invite you to a special Earth Day celebration, presented by the Ontario Horticultural Association in collaboration with Climate Legacy. This year’s event brings together two powerful voices for our planet—Mark Cullen and Betty…
Talks and Meetings
CHS April Meeting: Mushrooms~Wild & Wonderful
Join us for a interesting evening on the topic of ‘Mushrooms – Wild & Wonderful’ with Julia Tchervova and John Caswell. Mushrooms are far more than just food. They are…
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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…
Talks and Meetings
Speaker Series – Sean Smith
Join Roselands and Sean Smith of CrookedFarmz for an enlightening discussion on Soil Health and Microbial Life.
Talks and Meetings
Sharp My Knife
Sharp My Knife from Rockwood will be coming to Dublin Street United Church to sharpen your secateurs and other garden tools. You tools will be sharpened while you enjoy hearing…
Schomberg Horticultural Society – Kristen Martyn Backyard Birds
“20 Things You Didn’t Know About Backyard Birds” by Kristen Martyn. Kristen is a Birder and Naturalist whose passion for wildlife led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree…
General Meeting, Mini Flower Show and Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Peregrine
General meeting and Mini flow Show followed by our quest speaker Dr. Andrew Peregrine talk entitled ” Lyme Disease: What is Happening in Ontario.” This talk will review the ticks…
BRAMPTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY April 2026 Speaker Event
Speaker: Charli Dobbin Topic: Roses: What, Why, How, & When?
Garden Centre OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre OPEN & HOURS! April 18 until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th Seasonal Hours: May & June 10:00 am – 5:00 pm OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday Closed Mon except on…
Community Activities
2nd Annual Spring Planter Workshop – Niagara Falls Horticultural Society
Join us for our 2nd Annual Spring Planter Workshop & unleash your creativity! Craft a stunning spring planter with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, pansies, branches, and other hardy plants. Whether you’re experienced or…
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Spring Planter Workshop
Join us for our 2nd Annual Spring Planter Workshop & unleash your creativity! Craft a stunning spring planter with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, pansies, branches, and other hardy plants. Whether you’re experienced or…
May General Meeting: Guest Speaker Sally Hossain, “Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden”
Pollinators face threats from climate change, habitat loss, misuse of pesticides, and also invasive species that impact their ability to thrive and survive. This presentation will highlight ways gardeners can…
Courses and Workshops
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Create a Woodland Garden with Native Plants
Learning how to plant a woodland garden is easy and rewarding. Why not transform your patch of shade into a cool and tranquil garden oasis using native plants? This workshop…
Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th Seasonal Hours: May & June 10:00 am – 5:00 pm OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday Time: 10:00am –…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
MAY 9, 2026 PLANT SALE
MAY 9, 2026 PLANT SALE: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Gord Brown Area, Recreation Centre, King St. E. Dig up your extra plants to donate, then come find something new…
Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
Our famous Plant Sale is back again Saturday May 9th 9:00am to noon Rain or Shine Come and discover wonderful plants that are proven winners shared from the gardens of…
May Annual Plant Sale
Great time to get those hard to find perennials and annuals. We also have beautiful hanging baskets, fairy gardens, vegetables, bags of mushroom compost, vendors and memberships. A great crew…
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.
Talks and Meetings
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…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Plant Auction
Plant Auction with auctioneer Kevin McGuckin. A fun and lively event and the main fundraiser for the Georgina-Brock Garden Club. Huge selection of perennials, annuals, seedlings, veggies and more. Plants…
Talks and Meetings
Hawthorn Herbals
Tamara Segal, Registered Herbalist, is both a healer and teacher. As our guest speaker, she’ll share some of her knowledge on herbal medicine.
Community Activities
Plant Sale hosted by Credit Valley Horticultural Society
Credit Valley Horticultural Society is hosting their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16th! We offer a large selection of perennials suitable for sun, shade, and in between. The plants…
Garden Design – CRASH COURSE
Garden Design – CRASH COURSE May 16th 10am – 2pm Planning or redesigning your garden can be overwhelming. In this workshop, participants will learn tips, tricks and the foundations of garden…
Daytime Fountain Show Starts!
Daytime Fountain Show Starts! Fountain ShowTimes Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Community Activities
Spring Plant Sale
Selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants, potted plant containers. Also variety of miscellaneous gardening items (books, pots, tools, etc.). All sold at very reasonable prices. Come early for best…
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Toronto Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale 2026
Every spring, the Toronto Botanical Garden comes alive with one of the most anticipated events of the season, our Spring Plant Sale from May 22 through 24, 2026. Enjoy a…
Garden Design – CRASH COURSE
Garden Design – CRASH COURSE May 23rd 10am – 2pm Planning or redesigning your garden can be overwhelming. In this workshop, participants will learn tips, tricks and the foundations of garden…
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens!
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens! SPRING/May 24th 10am – 12noon Register: https://luma.com/z7qb8s0k Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk in the…
Community Activities
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society: Roots to Blooms Community Garden Event, Plant & Bake Sale
Join us for a delightful day at the Roots to Blooms Community Garden Event featuring our Annual Spring Plant & Bake Sale, hosted by the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society, a…
Pixie Hollow Picnic
Pixie Hollow Picnic Saturday, May 30th @ 11:30AM Step into a world of pixie dust and magic as fairies take over Whistling Gardens! This unique experience brings together fairies of all kinds,…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I have talked about a Garden Sculpture Show here at the Whistling Gardens.…
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre OPEN & HOURS! April 18 until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th Seasonal Hours: May & June 10:00 am – 5:00 pm OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday Closed Mon except on…
Courses and Workshops
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Pollinator-friendly Container Gardens
Have you run out of room to plant in your garden? Can’t grow certain plants because you don’t have the right soil conditions? Tired of replacing annuals in containers? Native…
Talks and Meetings
Neat Garden Things From A to Z
From aphid to zinnia, the garden is truly an awe-inspiring place. Join guest speaker, Brad King, as he takes a closer look at some common but yet amazing finds. You’ll…
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission!
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission! Thursday, June 11 @ 11:am – 3:00pm Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire…
Courses and Workshops
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Gardening for Butterflies
This butterfly garden workshop will teach you about the role of butterflies in ecosystems, the native plants most attractive to butterflies, and how to select the right ones for your…
Shows and Exhibitions
Garden Clubs of Ontario Triennial Flower Show
The Garden Clubs of Ontario present “Discovering Ontario” Triennial Flower Show 2026 Friday June 19 Saturday June 20 Landscape Ontario 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, Ontario L9T 2X8 Friday10amto8pm Saturday…
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission!
“Smooth Groove” – Included With Your Botanical Garden Admission! Saturday June 20 @ 11:am – 3:00pm Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire…
VIP Limo Trip!
VIP Limo Trip _ Leaving From London June 20th Gardens, Tour, Picnic Lunch & Wine! Contact My Landscape Artist at: info@mylandscapeartist.ca Website: www.mylandscapeartist.ca
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within”
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” June 25. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 45 to 60…
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 4:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 4:00PM Whistling Gardens; 698 Concession…
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens!
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens! SUMMER / August 14th 10am – 12noon Register: https://luma.com/8rakpe3p Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk…
Courses and Workshops
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Understanding Your Soil
From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your plants thriving. Includes a DYI soil texture test!…
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Four-Season Beauty & Biodiversity
With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in…
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens Saturday, September 12th 2026 Join Amy Rose for an unforgettable Summer Experience! Invite a friend or come on your own to experience…
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY!
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY! Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Courses and Workshops
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It’s Easy! Seed Saving 101
Perfect for native plants, heritage veggies and garden favorites! All the basics on how to collect and save seeds from native wildflowers as well as your garden favorites. We will…
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Growing Native Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow your own native plants from A to Z. Lots of info and tips from our Blooming Boulevards expert on this rewarding activity. We will learn how…
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day…
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Climate change is making flowers bloom half a day earlier each year, which means that plants are now blooming a month earlier than 45 years ago. This workshop will focus…
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Winter Sowing
Whether you’re goal is to grow many or a few plants, starting native plant seeds outdoors in winter is a fun and rewarding activity. We will learn how to set…