In November, discover the captivating world of Polychilos Phalaenopsis, a fascinating group of orchids celebrated for their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, waxy flowers, and often delightful fragrances with Andrew Geimar of Roehampton Orchids. Unlike the familiar supermarket Phalaenopsis, these tropical beauties offer remarkable diversity in flower shape, colour, and growth habits. Andrew will explore the…
🎄🌿 ’TWAS A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS BINGO! 🌿🎄 ’Twas a week before Christmas, and all through the town, The gardeners were stirring, putting their trowels down! 🌱 The holly was hung, and the poinsettias glowed, While visions of BINGO prizes danced as the cold winds blow! 🎅 There’d be treats to be tasted, sweet goodies…
Speaker How do we connect with the world around us? We interact with the environment through our senses to develop a sense of self and create meaning. Tim Deslippe will be our guest speaker, and his talk will be a short stroll through the growing body of knowledge on how we connect with gardening and…
Let’s Get WILD!!!!! A little club business, followed by a walk on the wild side!! Join the West Carleton Garden Club for our Annual General Meeting followed by an inspiring presentation from Master Gardener Lee Ann Smith. Discover the beauty of wildscaping with native plants and ornamental grasses. Carp Memorial Hall (3739 Carp Rd) at…
Sunday, November 22nd, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Firehall, the GCOOS is hosting a Holiday Wreath-making Workshop with trained florist and designer Heidi Oeschger. She will show people how to make beautiful and unique wreaths for the holiday season. $50 fee. Limited spaces. Registration at Old Ottawa South web site or through The…
Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will demystify the world of composting, the dos & don’ts, the greens & the browns; she’ll go in the field to meet experts, and learn how to use this “gardener’s gold”—see the models, the options, and the pricing.
Agincourt Garden Club’s Monthly Meeting We are a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Monday Nov. 9/26 7:30pm Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave. @ Sheppard, driveway and bus stop off of Rural Ave. Guests can visit once for free, before deciding to join. Learn: Savana Croce and sister Valerie Panaroni…
This tour will look at the experiences of day-to-day City Forestry work. This can include tree maintenance questions, problems caused by planting the wrong tree in a given site, and foundation issues caused by trees. Of course, trees provide many benefits in the urban landscape, and they also face a lot of unique challenges. We’ll…
As more homeowners move away from manicured turf, our yards are evolving into vibrant, living landscapes that bring nature home. Caitlyn Robinson, founder of Grow Spaces, will leave you inspired and equipped with practical strategies to transform your lawn into a low-maintenance, high-impact garden that supports pollinators, birds, and biodiversity. Also Member’s Photography Show. Everyone…
Discover how bog gardens can transform pond water quality naturally. Join Isa Webb from The Bloomin Bog Water Gardens for a fast‑paced look at how bog gardens work, why they outperform traditional filters, and how you can build one yourself. You may attend in person or virtually. Non members should request a link by contacting…
Join us for our October meeting with Dr. Jean Hollebone (OOS, AOS) who will speak on Zygopetalums. Zygopetalums are sometimes called the Cinderellas of the orchid world. They are beautiful and all dressed up with their attractive purple flowers and sweet perfume, all ready to go to the ball but for a long time, they have…
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society General Meeting/AGM Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm St. John’s the Evangelist Church Hall, 3428 Portage Road, Niagara Falls Refreshments | Flower Show | Door & Draw Prizes | Guest Speaker/Workshop | NF Horticultural Society AGM Pressed Flower Workshop Step into a world of petals! In this hands-on workshop (at our November 12th…
Agincourt Garden Club’s Monthly Meeting We are a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Monday Oct. 5/26 7:30pm Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave. @ Sheppard, driveway and bus stop off of Rural Ave. Guests can visit once for free, before deciding to join. Learn: Our own member Annika Kohler will…
Join us for our October meeting and our Annual Seed Swap! Bring in your dried seeds by 6:45 and swap for other seeds you’d like. At 7:30 we’ll be hearing from Master Gardner Nancy McDonald on the Fall Garden – What to Plant, What to Store, What to Divide, and What to Remove.
ONCE AGAIN WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HOST JESSICA BARRETT AND SOPHIANE LAIB OF MILL STREET FLORIST, MANOTICK, PARTNERS IN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE BARRHAVEN FOOD CUPBOARD. WATCH THIS AMAZING DUO CREATE FABULOUS HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS. LEARN TIPS TO CREATE YOUR OWN AT-HOME PIECES. YOU MAY BE A LUCKY RECIPIENNT OF ONE OF THEIR AMAZING…
MARY REID WILL TALK TO US ABOUT THE DIFFERENT BERRIES THAT GROW IN OUR REGION, WHAT CONDITIONS THEY NEED AND HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSFULLY.
At our next PDHS general meeting, Max Wood will talk about growing strategies for a more consistent supply, diversifying produce, and saving what you grow for off-season use. We will also have a Seed Exchange and a Vegetable Display (show what you grow).
At our next CPDHS general meeting, Ian Laidlaw, District Manager at Davey Tree Expert Company Ottawa, will talk about the benefits of maintaining your trees, proper pruning techniques, preparing for storms, the benefits of fertilization, disease and pest management and the importance of calling an arborist for regular tree inspections.
8 Details BULBS IN BLOOM — A Hands-On Evening with Darrell Bley! Join the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society for an inspiring and interactive evening exploring the wonderful world of spring bulbs! Darrell Bley will lead a hands-on demonstration, inviting three volunteers to help create a beautiful layered bulb planter while sharing simple tips on planting,…
It’s time to decorate for the holiday season — let’s help you get ready! Join us for a demonstration by Cliff Byrnes on How to Make a Christmas Door Swag. Learn how to make an economical, beautiful, and simple door decoration that beautifies your front entrance, not only for the Christmas holidays but all through the winter…
Join us for an interactive and exploratory presentation by Diane Huddle, Master Gardener, who will be speaking about a mystery plant that attendants will be trying to identify. This plant has played a dynamic role in shaping our history. It is one of very few plants that is enjoyed and has changed the course of…
Fallscaping with Ingrid Janssen. There is more to the fall garden than pots of Chrysanthemums and pumpkins. The autumn garden has so much to offer – a rainbow of foliage colours, bountiful berries, beautiful blooms and lots of showy seed heads. Learn what plants and interesting combinations will make your garden a standout from September…
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 microorganisms known as the microbiome. Some of these microbes cause disease. Others help plants obtain nutrients, cope with drought, or defend themselves against infection. Drawing…
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 of nitrogen fertilizer use towards agricultural emissions, in particular the greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide (N 2 O). We will explore how this GHG is produced…
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