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Saint Sauveur/Montreal Garden Tour
Featuring: This tour originates in the Burlington area and then travels east with pick-ups along Hwy 401 east. Please call the office for departure information. More information
Events: North America
Flower Design Workshop
Nepean Horticultural Society Flower Design Workshop, Thursday, April 24, 7-8:00 at the Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Avenue Judy Fine will be presenting. Cost: $15. What to bring: a kenzan (flower frog) If you don’t have one, Judy will lend you one to be returned to her at the end of the workshop; a container will be provided for…
Quebec Garden Tour
Featuring… Itinerary summary: Depart from the GTA and stop at the landscaped Champs de Rêve before spending the night in Old Quebec City. Next day, visit Domaine Doly de Lotbinière – a well-situated romantic 19th century park, “one of the most beautiful gardens in North America” – and then pass the night in Rimouski. On…
Discover what is “Wildscaping”
Lee Ann Smith, Ottawa Master Gardener, will speak to us about the art of “Wildscaping” and why this more naturalistic trend is gaining traction with home gardeners and landscape professionals. Learn how to create a thriving habitat that supports native wildlife while incorporating plants perfectly suited to your neighborhood’s unique conditions.
Tiny Forests, Big Impact
A Tiny Forest is a great addition to small urban spaces. They include native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers planted closely together to encourage growth. The soil they grow in has been amended to mimic the mature forest floor that would have been found at this spot long ago. Tiny Forests provide shade, reduce heat, filter…
This Gothic Garden Lives in Carleton Place
Chloe Hurst’s fresh and unique approach to gardening has captured interest far and wide. Her approach to gothic gardens has gone viral on social media, traditional media, and continues to trigger online interest worldwide. Meet and mingle with members and guests while enjoying a treat and a beverage. A great time to chat with old…
Native Plants of the Burnt Lands Alvar
We will look at what an alvar is and talk about what makes it a special environment. The speaker will present a wide variety of the native plants that grow in the Burnt Lands, an area a little north of Almonte, working through the seasons from May to September. Some of these will be plants that are…
ORCHIDOPHILIA 2025
Orchidophilia 2025 We are excited to announce our 41st Annual Orchid Show and Sale, Orchidophilia is happening on Saturday, April 26 (12 noon -5 pm) and Sunday, April 27 (9 am -4 pm) at Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave Building D in Ottawa. There are limited tickets for Advanced Entry to the Vendors’ at 11…
Easter Planter Workshop
Using a wooden base, you will build your “nest” using chicken wire, branches and moss.Inside you will be adding an assortment of Spring bulbs, filling in with moss and other decor. You will leave with a fully completed arrangement. NOTE: Photos are from a previous workshop. This year’s arrangement may not be exactly as…
Pruning Class (September)
Join us and learn the basics of pruning. Pruning can be a daunting task but it is vital for the well being of our gardens.Topics of discussion – when to prune, why prune, how to prune and of course the best tools for the job.Demonstrations will take place so you can actually see how this…
Pruning Class
Join us and learn the basics of pruning. Pruning can be a daunting task but it is vital for the well being of our gardens.Topics of discussion – when to prune, why prune, how to prune and of course the best tools for the job.Demonstrations will take place so you can actually see how this…
Blooming Boulevards 6th Annual Native Plant Sale
All plants are raised by our BB volunteers. All are native to our region and may have been grown from locally collected wild seeds, with special permission from the City of Mississauga. Most plants are $3.50 each. No pre-orders. Special plants start at $8.00 each. Cash cheque, and e-transfer accepted.
Natives & Clay 2
Return in September to visit to Lis Allison’s beautiful woodland garden and pottery studio. Ottawa Valley Plant Nursery will be a there with a large new selection on native plants for sale, to compliment Lis’s beautiful functional pottery. You may pre-order plants from the Availability List for these events.
Natives & Clay
Celebrate International Fern Day in June with a visit to Lis Allison’s beautiful woodland garden and pottery studio. Ottawa Valley Plant Nursery will be a there with a large selection on native plants for sale, to compliment Lis’s beautiful functional pottery. We will be back in September with a different selection of native plants. You…
Friends of the Central Experimental Farm Annual Plant Sale (Mothers’ Day Sale)
Everything you need for your garden at our popular annual plant sale, with many of the region’s top specialty growers and nursery vendors assembled in one location! Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton will be on hand with free advice for all your gardening questions. Our popular plant sale plant check service is under the canopy, so you…
Ron Brown, author and travel writer: Toronto’s Hidden Villages.
AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB Monday, April 14, in person meeting Start time: 7:30 pm IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. This group is for novice, regular and expert gardeners Learn from Headliner: Ron Brown, an author and travel writer who will teach us about Toronto’s Hidden Villages. Questions at the end. Laugh: friendship, chatter and…
Gardening for the Planet: An Afternoon with Lorraine Johnson
Climate Legacy and the Ontario Horticultural Association are partnering on a new webinar: Gardening for the Planet! We’re thrilled to welcome advocate, writer, and cultivation activist extraordinaire Lorraine Johnson as our speaker. Climate change threatens ecosystem health and is already negatively impacting plants and animals in Ontario and globally. Existing challenges such as the spread…
Stuck in the Mud? Embracing Native Plants for Clay Soil
Grand Erie Master Gardeners is holding our 1st workshop of 2025 at the historical Ruthven site on Sun April 27th. This informative and hands-on Gardening Workshop includes presentations in the morning, a delicious lunch including beverages, a hands- on demonstration planting clay-loving natives in the gardens at Ruthven, a walk through the woods on the…
Improving Garden Soil Health
Plant physiologist and President of the Gatineau Valley Gardeners Club, Lynne Evenson, will talk about different soil types, the important soil properties, what lives in the soil, and various methods for improving soil health.
Open Gardens
Join us for a stroll through two beautiful gardens at peak bloom during our Open Gardens event. Visit Maitland Garden of Hope and Van Berlo Gardens, both in Maitland, Ontario. Maitland Garden of Hope: 1 Jones Court, Maitland, ON; 613-348-3125polish@sympatico.ca Van Berlo Gardens: 1357 County Road 2, Maitland, ON; 613-640-0288vanberlo.gardens@gmail.com (Rain date: 20 July)
Foraging
Tauney Stinson will her knowledge about common wild edibles, including many that likely grow in your yard or garden. She uses her humour and years of experience to delve into some of the ethical ramifications of foraging for wild food and suggests ways that foragers and gardeners can be stewards of the land, and gives…
Gardens of Victoria
Victoria – otherwise known as the “City of Gardens” – is home to a number of spectacular gardens that range from formal to heritage, exotic to west coast and are all exciting to visit. This tour is a gardener’s dream! Exploring several private gardens, along with world-famous Butchart Gardens, The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific and…
Southern Ontario Theatre Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable two-day theatre escape with HNA Travels! Join us from Wednesday, June 4th to Thursday, June 5th, 2025 for an incredible overnight adventure filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and top-notch entertainment. 🎭 Experience Two Outstanding Shows: ✨ ‘ANNIE’ – Everyone’s favourite red-haired orphan is back! Watch this timeless musical at the…
DAHLIAS
Liz McLean from Butternut Creek Group will speak on Dahlias: how to grow and care for them. Liz runs a local flower farm in Kingston and more can be learned at her website: https://www.butternutcreekgroup.ca/.
