Events: North America

WHEN IS A WEED MORE THAN JUST A WEED (ZOOM PRESENTATION)

MANY OF THE COMMON PLANTS THAT WE SOMETIMES CALL WEEDS ARE ACTUALLY USEFUL IN NUTRIENTS AND CAN BE USED TO MAKE HERBAL REMEDIES AND ARE EVEN GROWING IN OUR BACKYARDS AND LOCAL FORESTS.  DR. SHAWN YAKIMOVICH, KEMPTVILLE NATUROPATHIC CLINIC AND CLAUDE SMITH, KEMPTVILLE GREENHOUSE CAMPUS WILL DISCUSS PLANT IDENTIFICATION, HOW TO FORAGE, MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND…

Gardens in New Zealand

Gardens in New Zealand

Retired Master Gardener and plant collector, Mary Ann Van Berlo, will take members on an armchair tour of the amazing gardens of the south and north islands of New Zealand. The tour will emphasize the different styles of gardens she recently visited: from formal to English cottage-gardens and from the exotic to the native. 

The New York High Line Park

The New York High Line Park

This presentation will provide a very interesting overview of what Mary Crawford discovered during her visit to New York’s High Line Park.  You will learn about the background of the park, its design and the creative use of plants and other vegetation in its unique design and beautiful gardens. Mary will share some inspirational photos…

Growing organic vegetables: a passion to heal the land and the body

Growing organic vegetables: a passion to heal the land and the body

In his presentation, Jonathan will talk about growing organic vegetables from March to December. If you are curious about how this can be accomplished in our Ottawa climate without heated greenhouses, this presentation will inspire you. Jonathan is passionate about providing people with delicious organi vegetables, but also loves to encourage others to grow great…

Design and Biodiversity Considerations in Your Outdoor Space

Design and Biodiversity Considerations in Your Outdoor Space

In this presentation, you will learn about the essential elements of garden design and how to maximize your current or future outdoor space.  An important feature in your garden design will be the inclusion of biodiversity considerations to attract various elements of nature, including pollinators of various types. It’s never too early to start thinking…

Design Solutions for Small Spaces

Design Solutions for Small Spaces

Featured Speaker Presentation:  “Design Solutions for Small Spaces”, Tom Temming, Landscape Designer, Touch of Dutch Tom has a passion for plants and landscaping.  He is a graduate of the Horticulture Technician Program at Niagara College, and a Garden Stratford member. Interested in joining Garden Stratford?  Go to About/Membership at www.gardenstratford.org, or join at the meeting.

Harmony In The Garden

Rebecca Sweet is a garden designer with her design firm ‘Harmony In The Garden’. Her gardens have been featured in many national and publications, such as Sunset, Garden Design, Fine Gardening, and Horticulture Magazine. Rebecca has also been featured on the PBS series Growing a Greener World and has also been a radio guest on…

Vanquish Invasives

Vanquish Invasives

Featured Speaker Presentation:  “Vanquish Invasives”, Elizabeth Spedaliere, Tri-County Master Gardeners Meeting is open to all; free admission.  Interested in joining Garden Stratford?  Go to About/Membership at www.gardenstratford.org , or join at the meeting. Program is subject to change.

Botanical Mixed Media: Transform Your Garden Photos into Paintings

Botanical Mixed Media: Transform Your Garden Photos into Paintings

Explore your creativity with a three-part mixed-media painting workshop! Capture the beauty of nature and turn it into a work of art in this beginner-friendly course at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Using your own photos of flowers and plants from the gardens or your home, you’ll explore how to transform simple images into vibrant mixed-media…