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We’re excited and fortunate to be hosting Paul Zammit again! You may be thinking of scaling back an existing mature garden or embarking on new gardening adventures in a small townhouse garden – or even on a condo balcony. Either way, there are ways to make the most of your small garden space. Paul Zammit…
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENING EVENT WITH JESSICA BARRETT AND SOFIANE LAIB OF MILL STREET FLORIST. WATCH THIS AMAZING DUO CREATE FABULOUS HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS. LEARN TIPS TO CREATE YOUR OWN AT HOME PIECES. YOU MAY BE A LUCKY RECIPIENT OF ONE OF THEIR AMAZING CREATIONS. NET PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE BARRHAVEN FOOD CUPBOARD. …
1:00 Costume pet demonstration 1:40 The most beauitful pet demonstration 2:20 Skills pets demonstration 3:20 Selections of awards for each category 3:40 Folk dancing – the dancing barman!
Join us for our October meeting where Sarah Hurdel of Needmore Orchids (Washington, DC) will present on “Habenaria – Best in Show!” Learn about these often misunderstood, yet surprisingly easy to grow terrestrial orchids. Our speaker provides an introduction to Habenaria species, hybrids and closely related genera, and expert advice on how to grow them….
There’s something irrepressibly joyful about witnessing nature spring to life and nowhere more so than in The Netherlands! See the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium on this fascinating journey that starts and concludes in charming Amsterdam – a city filled with historic waterways, exquisitely preserved canal houses and historic bridges. You will cruise…
The tradition of Ottawa’s magnificent bloom began with the historic royal gift of tulips by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 1945. Experience the beauty of impressive tulip displays, including Commissioners Park alongside Dow’s Lake – one of the most popular spots to enjoy the beautiful displays. We will stay at the historic Lord Elgin…
Angela Firman of Wild Roots Floral & Garden will join the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s October meeting to demonstrate how we can create seasonal arrangements using fresh-cut flowers and garden plants. Angela will provide us with tips and tricks to create beautiful tablescapes at home, just in time for Thanksgiving! This in-person meeting will be held…
The Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s November meeting provides a primer on growing the most popular herbs for use in the kitchen: parsley, sage, rosemary and the like. Mary Crawford from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton will help us make the most of growing fresh herbs including descriptions of the plants, the planting process, growing notes, harvesting…
At Cardinal Lakeshore, we think that the journey is just as essential as the destination. Our goal is to make the journey stress-free, enjoyable, and safe. That is why we take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy your tour! Why do people travel in groups? We believe that some of…
Tour Details The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is both the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by premier floral and landscape designers from around the globe. It’s also been honored as the best overall event in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, competing with events such as…
Agincourt Garden Club MONTHLY MEETING & SHOW MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 2024 Pre Start: 7:15 your plant, veg and design entries have to be on the tables with tags by 7:15, so come early. Your co-members will gladly help you, if you have never entered before. Start time: 7:30 Welcome to all novice, regular…
At our upcoming October Meeting, Connie Matthews- Cull will define what invasive species are, identify the cause for alarm, and offer strategies to avert this potential ecological disaster. We will also have our fall seed and perennial swap. Refreshments served.
A double bill of Berit Erickson, creator of The Corner Pollinator Garden blog, and Sandy Garland, co-founder of the Wild Pollinator Partners. Berit will show members how to create and maintain a native-plant pollinator garden that blooms from spring to fall. Sandy will describe some of the community pollinator-gardens in Old Ottawa South that members…
Many gardeners plan their gardens to include flowers for cutting. Ikebana flower-arranging is a centuries-old Japanese art form that emphasizes a meditative approach to flower arrangement. Claire McCaughey, who holds a Second Sanyo Teacher Diploma in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, will discuss the defining characteristics of Ikebana vis-à-vis Western flower arranging and give a…
October 20 Presentation: Connor Smith: The Utrecht Botanic Garden Connor Smith will introduce us to the Rock Garden at Utrecht Botanic Garden, the largest academic botanic garden in the Netherlands. It is one of the largest in Europe and hosts more than 3,000 different species. With special focus on the Rock Garden and its collections, basically at…
We are holding a one-day workshop on Saturday, October 19 for members and non-members on propagation and repotting techniques for African Violets. There are a limited number of spaces open. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please email oavsociety@oavs.org for more details.Registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
As per our newly revised Constitution, the membership will meet to discuss the events of the past year, review financial statements and to elect a new Board of Directors. Assuming time is available, a mystery speaker may also present. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting has been scheduled one week later than normal!
In order to comply with the guidelines set out by the proclaimed Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), changes to the GOWGHS Constitution (& Bylaws) are necessary. Please remember to arrive early to participate in the business portion of the meeting, starting at 7:15 pm. AS THE DAYS GROW SHORTER AND THE NIGHTS BECOME COOLER IT…
Canada is home to remarkable wildlife that is both thrilling to discover and critical to our well being. But these wild neighbours need our help! Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we explore the key ‘ingredients’ in a beautiful yet beneficial garden that will support local and migratory wildlife right outside your door with options…
SHRUBS PLAY MANY ROLES IN THE GARDEN, BE IT TO CREATE STRUCTURE, COLOUR, TEXTURE AND INTEREST. MANY ARE STUNNING FOR TWO OR THREE WEEKS THEN FADE INTO THE BACKGROUND. SHRUBS JUST DON’T PRODUCE SPECTACULAR FLOWERS FOR A LIMITED TIME, MANY OFFER OTHER FEATURES SUCH AS FRUIT PRODUCTION TO ATTRACT WILDLIFE, BRILLIANT FALL COLOURS, ATTRACTIVE BARK…
The next meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society, Tuesday, September 17, will feature Master Gardener Lesley Peace. Lesley will be speaking on houseplants. Lesley will be giving us lots of ideas and information on gardening inside. This meeting will be live upstairs at the Johnny Leroux Arena, 10 Warner Colpitts Lane. We will start…
The focus will be learning about what roses are hardy in our climate as well as a bit on more tender varieties, such as David Austins and tea roses. Judith Cox will also cover pests and diseases, propagation and winter protection. Annual Seed Exchange – This is an opportunity for members to bring in seed from…
This is our first meeting of the 2024-25 season.
Did you know that African Violets are members of a large plant family called Gesneriads? If you would like to learn about some of these plant relatives of African Violets, then come to the Ottawa African Society September meeting, where we will have the presentation: ‘African Violets and their Gesneriad cousins’. Guests are welcome at our…
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