Our annual fundraising event with Jessica Barrett and Sophiane Laib of Mill Street Florist returns. Enjoy this amazing duo create fabulous holiday centrepieces. Not only will you learn tips to create your own at home pieces, but you may be a lucky raffle winner recipient of one of their amazing arrangements. Net proceeds for this…
Speakers: DJ Hanna and Michelle Smith – Topic ” Butterflies in Our Garden” Come one, come all. Light refreshments
In this informal discussion we will talk about salad and herb indoor gardening during the winter months Join us for this informative session to learn and share ideas and inspirations about winter gardening. We will talk about equipment, plants for success, troubleshooting and anything else that is required to succeed in the winter growing experience.
Take your garden tools to the OTL spa and get them ready for spring garden work. Let’s be honest, sometimes we don’t give our garden tools the attention needed to keep them clean, sharp, and ready for work. At this workshop we will inspect our tools, clean them, re-sharpen the cutting edges, and give the…
Growing native plants from seed is a cheap and easy way to add plants to your garden. Growing native plants from seed is a cheap and easy way to add plants to your garden – but you need to start early! Many native plants require several months of cold temperatures to sprout in the spring….
Cultured vegetables are usually prepared in the fall for winter consumption. They are delicious and easy to prepare using simple ingredients. Learn about the health benefits of fermented foods and the importance to your micro-biome. Georgia will demonstrate her sour cabbage recipe using a traditional fermentation method of food preservation. Also Photography Competition Show. Everyone welcome
Support The Friends of the Farm & Add a Festive Touch to Your Home Celebrate the season with creativity and community! Join us on Saturday, December 6th for a hands-on wreath making workshop led by the talented team from Carp Garden Services. What’s Included ($90 per person) Create your own beautiful holiday wreath to take home All materials and expert…
A business meeting to receive annual reports and present the financials of the society. Board elections will be held and we are always looking for new board members. “Many Hands Make Light Work”.
Verne Gilkes will be discussing the origin and varieties of koi. He will also be introducing the topics of koi harvesting and breeding. If you want to attend virtually and since time is short, please contact Dan O’Leary directly for a Google Meets link at; danpoleary@gmail.com As always, doors open at 7 pm and the…
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 mini mountains. Chris was born and raised in London. He spent several years travelling in southeast Asia and Europe. For a while he lived in…
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 plants in South Africa
This talk will look take you on a tour of the plants in four separate mount passes in the Dolomites
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular Presented by The Glass Slipper Company Saturday, October 25 Doors Open: 4:45PM | Show Starts: 5:00PM | End Time: 6:00PM | All Ages Whistling Gardens • 698 Concession 3 • Wilsonville, ON Event Details: Listen up, goblins and ghouls! We’ve been told by VILLAINOUS decree that something spooky is headed our way! And…
Learn about the history of this unique asset, tracking its creation in 1886 through its storied history and its invaluable contributions to Canadian agriculture. Discover the horticultural legacy of the CEF’s hybridizers, who gave Canadian and international gardeners floral beauties such as the Preston lilacs and the Explorer series of roses. Register here. Speaker: Blaine…
Date: 8 Oct 2025 Time: 7:00 pm 100 Years of Migratory Bird Banding 7:00 pm Social 7:30 pm Formal program Speaker: Lesley Howes Location: City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue City View United Church Description: Lesley Howes, a dedicated biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, has been at the helm of the North American…
Our gardens and properties as a whole are vital areas for creating and maintaining biodiversity, no matter the size or location. Hugh explains how native plants in our gardens are vital for hosting insect species, serve as an enormous educational opportunity, and can beautify even the most challenging site conditions.
Our most popular class!Create your own outdoor winter arrangement using fresh greenery, twigs, pinecones and botanicals.Arrangements will be built in a 10″ plastic insert that can be placed in your own pot at home. Please bring our own pruners and gloves. All other materials will be provided.Classes take place in our heated greenhouse, so we…
Create your own outdoor holiday wreath using fresh evergreen material and decorated with botanicals. Perfect to dress up your entrance for the holiday season. Note: There are 2 Options of wreaths. One with fresh rosehips and one with artificial berries. Please choose carefully when signing up as there is a price difference between the two….
Our ever popular Children’s Workshop has become a tradition for some families! Join us and make your very own “Dr. Seuss” like tree to add to your holiday decor. All materials will be provided. Classes take place in our heated greenhouse so we strongly suggest dressing in layers. If it’s a sunny day it can…
Vines are versatile, often underrated plants, that offer ornamental, native, and edible options for various landscaping needs. They can enhance garden design with colour, texture, fragrance, and by attracting pollinators. Mary Shearman Reid, a Master Gardener and owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre, will share her top recommended vine species and basic care tips.
The southern Alberta Rockies is home to the greatest variety of alpine plants Canada has to offer. This talk will feature the profuse diversity of alpines growing in Jasper, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks along with the Colombian Icefields.
Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching the ancient Japanese art form of flower Agreement.For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@Questions. Registration Deadline: Friday, October 31 at 5:00 PM.
Most people think of zoos in terms of the interesting animals they encounter; and they are that; but they are so much more! Zoos are centers for conservation excellence, to connect people to the natural world around them. Paul will walk through his Former role as Curatorial Gardener, managing one of Canada’s largest tropical plant…
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