WHEN: Saturday April 11, 2026, drop in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. WHERE: K. W. Neatby building, 960 Carling Avenue, Central Experimental Farm. DETAILS: This is the place to be if you’re considering joining the great group of volunteers with the Friends of the Farm! It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community. Come…
WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE WHERE: Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building at 960 Carling & Maple Drive (look for the signs). DETAILS: 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!…
This evenings presentation by Nicole Winders explores four night garden styles – Moon, Midnight, Illuminated and Architecturally Lit – and how each creates a distinct atmosphere after dark.
Hello Everyone, Save the date! The 2026 Ottawa African Violet Society Open House and Plant Sale is on May 2nd, 2026. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our joy of African Violets and other Gesnariads. We will have a plant sale, where you can acquire new varieties of violets, streptocarpus, primulinas, kohlerias and…
This panel of community leaders, experts and speakers from the Ottawa area, who are actively working to address food insecurity in our community, will be joining us to share some important and encouraging information. Learn how innovative gardening initiatives, urban agriculture and special community partnerships are helping to bridge the food gap. Discover how horticulture…
Plants Connect Us How does gardening help us feel connected — to each other, to our communities, and to the natural world? Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the powerful role plants play in bringing people together. We’ll take a look at exciting new home garden seed varieties for 2026, highlights from the 2025…
Imagine vibrant salads with crisp lettuces, sweet tomatoes, and edible blooms—all grown in your own urban oasis. Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will show you how to blend veggies, herbs, and ornamentals into a small-space paradise. Discover: vertical gardening and space-saving planters; best plants for beauty and flavour; and design tips to impress guests. Transform your…
The ornamental gardening industry is transforming—shifting from purely aesthetic spaces to eco-friendly havens that support nature. Instead of fearing insects, it’s time to embrace our role as environmental stewards, even in small spaces like balconies, patios, and backyards. Join Lana Doss, native-plant expert, as she guides you through this horticultural evolution.
Knowing how and why to prune is so important to the health of your plants as well as their beauty for you to enjoy. James Wilson, professor of horticulture at Algonquin College and horticulturalist, will discuss the importance of knowing how and why to prune as well as something that is just as important—knowing when…
Enjoy the sights and fragrance of a weekend of stunning orchid exhibits by members, visiting societies and vendors, educational exhibits, photography, Ikebana and botanic artist exhibits focused on orchids. Enjoy shopping from national and international orchid vendors. Get orchid care help from our team and attend workshops on how to care and repot your orchids…
Join us for our in-person meeting for “Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season” presented by Annick and Jean Sebastien from Berry Homestead Farm in Lyndhurst. Lean more at their website: https://www.berry-h-farm.com/.
Join us for our April in-person meeting where our guest speaker, Gail Walker, will present on “The Recipe for a Great Herb Garden”.
Join us in-person for our guest speaker, Brad King, who will present “Starting With Seeds”: All about seeds. Starts with Germination. How to plant, when to plant seeds, and transplanting. Brad starts out with the basics and then goes into more advanced techniques like scarification and stratification.
At our March meeting we welcome Karl Olsen, owner and founder of Orchid Wise in Australia to talk to us about Australian Cymbidiums and the Orchid Wise website via Zoom; specifically, his breeding and conservation work, what the major Australian breeders current trends are and his website Orchid Wise (https://orchidwise.com/) focused on Cymbidiums. Cultural care…
Monday March 9/26 – Agincourt Garden Club 1st In Person Meeting 7:30 pm (You might want to come earlier to meet/greet your old friends, renew your membership, get your new year book.) Welcome members and guests. Guests may join us once for free, before decided to join. Gardening Joke Guest Speaker: Betty McCulloch is…
BLAINE MARCHAND, GARDENER AND AUTHOR WILL LOOK AT THE MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT PEONIES IN YOUR GARDEN. HE WILL DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT PEONY FORMS AND HOW WITH CAREFUL SELECTION YOU CAN ACHIEVE SEVEN WEEKS OF FRAGRANT BLOOMING THAT WILL ASTONISH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE LATEST TRENDS IN PEONIES. THIS PRESENTATION…
Ottawa Master Gardener Barbara Sibbald’s talk is part travelogue and part gardening experiment. She explores Japanese garden principles including stone placement, plants, water and ma – the all-important space in between. You may attend in person or virtually. Non members should request a link by contacting gowghsweb@gmail.com prior to March 13, 2026. Virtual meetings will commence…
Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds and Orioles with Paul Oliver from Urban Nature Store presents how to host hummingbirds and orioles, what habitat and materials they need for nesting, food, and preparation for fall migration. A few simple practices will make your home yard habitat more attractive to them and help ensure they thrive during their…
Tauney Stinson will be presenting a talk focussed on finding food in a wild edible landscape in our own gardens. In her talks to garden clubs and other naturalist organizations in our area, Tauney shares her knowledge about common wild edibles, including many that likely grow in our yard or garden. She uses her humour…
PDHS in-person general membership meeting presents Tiny Forests, Big Impact by Stephanie Benoit. 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…
We begin our adventure by flying into Sydney, Nova Scotia, which will be our home base for experiencing the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton’s dramatic coastline. We will explore this legendary trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic drives, as well as quaint Celtic fishing villages throughout the Cape Breton Highlands. We…
Victoria – otherwise known as the “City of Gardens” – is a captivating city where historic charm, natural beauty, and modern culture blend effortlessly. With stunning waterfront views and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to unwind. Whether strolling through the gardens, exploring charming streets or soaking in the harbour views, Victoria is…
Victoria – otherwise known as the “City of Gardens” – is a captivating city where historic charm, natural beauty, and modern culture blend effortlessly. With stunning waterfront views and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to unwind. Whether strolling through the gardens, exploring charming streets or soaking in the harbour views, Victoria is…
Practical tips for growing fresh vegetables in limited spaces using containers, vertical gardening and smart planning. Perfect planting for balconies, porches and small gardens. Please follow this link for registration and payment.
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