Native Plant Sale
This event is in conjunction with the Old Ottawa South annual Porch Sale.
Events: Canada
Agincourt Garden Club’s Annual, Big Flower, Veggie + Design Show/Competition Open and Free to the Public
The Agincourt Garden Club invites you to our free annual Flower, Veggie and Design/Competition show!!! You don’t have to be a gardener, artist or photographer to see nature’s beauty and enjoy this show, it is for everyone. There are 93 different categories for our members to enter for this flower, veggie, design show…
Big Backyard BioBlitz
Ready, set, snap! It’s the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s 4th annual Big Backyard BioBlitz. This August long weekend, join thousands of newbies and seasoned BioBlitzers across the country in documenting the nature around them. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or digital camera. Just snap photos or record audio of birds, insects, plants and other creatures wherever…
A Company of Fools Presents Macbeth @ Canadensis
About the Show Picture this: Macbeth, a Scottish thane with big dreams, gets a prophecy from some mysterious witches that he’s destined to be king. Instead of brushing it off like a sensible person, he dives headfirst into his vaulting ambition, with his equally ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, egging him on. Cue some sneaky plotting,…
Bloomfest Garden Art Show & Sale
The Bloomfest Garden Art Show and Sale runs every day from July 20-28. We have twenty three artists including three new participants, Artfully Recycled, Simply Devine and David Lydford. We also have four artists whose work is in the nursery during the season. We carry Rusty Girl’s plant supports and a selection of her trellises,…
Pests in the garden
Are those pesky critters wreaking havoc on your beautiful garden? Join us at the Last Duel Campground for a fun and informative event all about dealing with garden pests. Learn how to identify common pests, natural ways to keep them at bay, and tips for maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem. The Table Garden Coordinator, Joanna…
Harmer House Garden Party
We are gathering with You! Ottawa’s Best Community Member Champions, Harmer House Residents, Supporters and Staff. Join us for the chance to celebrate Summer with a one of kind Community Garden Party and the Grand Opening of our Courtyard Fountain sponsored by the Greater Ottawa Water Garden Horticultural Society. All event proceeds will go to…
Garden & Grow
Immerse yourself in the world of flowers at Garden & Grow! Discover planting workshops, guided garden tours, or chat with an expert and learn how to care for your plants and garden. A day for all to raise a glass and #ShatterTheSilence Venue: Horticulture Building M Algonquin College (200 Adjidjàk Private, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8) …
How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
Join us at the end of the month to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Topics of discussion will include how to search for land, essential considerations when starting a community garden, information on garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success, and much more! This workshop is suitable for new and…
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Attend the third workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series.During this workshop, you will learn how to sow your native seeds on your own. Date: Tuesday, October 1 from 6 pm to 7 pm *Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Planning your Pollinator/Wildlife Garden
Attend the second workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series.During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions…
Supporting Wildlife and Pollinators with your Garden
Attend the first workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series.During this workshop, entitled “Supporting Wildlife and Pollinators with your Garden”, we will examine wildlife needs and how to best meet these needs in your personal garden. The importance of native species will be covered, as well as the topic of identifying and…
Whimsical Creatures at the Floral Showhouse
On now until October 31st, Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse will feature a limited-timed fantastical new Mosaïculture-style outdoor garden exhibit called Whimsical Creatures! In collaboration with Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal and the Atlanta Botanical Garden, experience whimsical topiary-like living sculptures meticulously crafted from thousands of plants in the refined horticultural style of Mosaïculture. From a colossal…
Windows on the Garden
Celebrating the Year of the Arts in Newfoundland & Labrador with an outdoor art exhibit, Windows on the Garden. Fifteen local artists, working in a variety of media, were selected through a public call for artists responding to the theme, “Envisioning Nature.” Each artist is presenting their vision through a repurposed window and frame. These…
RBG After Dark: So Long Summer
This is a 19+ event Join us for a final summer hurrah at RBG’s After Dark: So Long Summer! As the sun begins to set on another unforgettable summer, let’s celebrate and bask in the fading sun as you lounge in our outdoor oasis, accompanied by live musical entertainment by Born in the Eighties. Satisfy…
RBG After Dark: Summer Salsa
Join us for a night of flavor and rhythm at our sizzling After Dark: Summer Salsa Event! Spice up your summer at our muy caliente celebration! Enjoy fiery Latin American cuisine, cool down with our signature cocktail, and dance the night away with salsa lessons from professional instructors. Bring your dancing shoes and appetite for…
Kiwi Gardens
Kiwi Gardens is carved into the wilds of Lanark County and features 10 acres of mature show gardens, meandering trails through the woods and gardens, garden art that interacts with nature, and a nursery full of treasures.
Indian Creek Orchard Gardens
Indian Creek Orchard Gardens is a small-scale, organically managed farm. We follow a combination of regenerative, agroforestry, and deep organic farming methods. Our vegetables are grown amid rows of fruit trees, bush fruits, and rows of grape vines. We purposely left portions of our farm wild, particularly along the creekside. When you go around the…
Research Open House and Bug Day at the Ottawa Central Experimental Farm
Come on down to the Ottawa Central Experimental Farm for our Research Open House and Bug Day! This FREE all-ages event will give you a chance to meet with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and learn about the research that is happening on the Central Experimental Farm and beyond. From the crops that we…
FREE MICROGREENS, MACRO KNOWLEDGE SEMINAR
Microgreens are quick, easy and versatile, perfect for beginners and those looking for fresh organic greens year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing and using tasty, nutrient-packed microgreens. Join us at our Windmill Lane (Ottawa East) location and meet Rebecca Boyar from West Coast Seeds!She has a diverse horticultural background growing…
DEMYSTIFY YOUR HYDRANGEA
Date: July 20th, 2024Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 — Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful perennials in a garden; however, some varieties need specific care to keep them healthy and thriving. Hydrangeas have multiple strains requiring different pruning techniques and even need different PH levels to bloom a specific colour, so it…
DEMYSTIFY YOUR HYDRANGEA
Date: July 20th, 2024Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50 — Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful perennials in a garden; however, some varieties need specific care to keep them healthy and thriving. Hydrangeas have multiple strains requiring different pruning techniques and even need different PH levels to bloom a specific colour, so it…
Birding for Kids (age 7+)
A short, fun walk around one of Ottawa’s best and most accessible locations for seeing and hearing a wide variety of birds. Learn how you can find and identify the birds that are all around you, if you just stop, look and listen! Binoculars are very helpful, please consider borrowing a pair if necessary. Note:…
Des saveurs botaniques – Botanical Flavours
Explorer la biodiversité végétale dans notre assiette, c’est une délicieuse façon de participer à la transition socioécologique! Tout l’été, cultivez la gourmandise écoresponsable à travers des activités ludiques. Au menu : apprenez à réduire le gaspillage alimentaire et dégustez des végétaux aux saveurs étonnantes pendant que les jeunes enfants s’amusent à jouer à cuisiner à l’aire…