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Maximum Spots: 50 —– Herbology 101: Cultivating Your Own Culinary Garden Herbs can thrive in a variety of environments and are a great addition to any garden, patio, windowsill, or indoor space. In this seminar, we’ll explore the joy of growing basic culinary herbs, from sowing seeds to harvesting. Whether you’re new to gardening or…
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Maximum Spots: 50 —– Pepper Geeks: SWEET, SPICY, AND FULL OF FLAVOUR; HOW TO GROW PEPPERS It’s time to get spicy! This workshop is all about the art of growing peppers. Join me, Rebecca from West Coast Seeds, and we’ll explore different varieties of both hot and sweet peppers, tips on how to grow them from…
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Maximum Spots: 50 —– Seed Starting: Its Time to Get Growing! Get ready for spring planting by learning how to start your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers from seed in this fun and informative workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this hands-on session will teach you the basics of indoor seed…
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Maximum Spots: 50 —– Grow Like A Pro – Hydroponic Gardening Unlock the secrets of hydroponics as Rebecca shares insights into nutrient solutions, lighting considerations, and the art of maintaining a balanced and productive hydroponic environment. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop caters to all levels of expertise, providing a…
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Microgreens, macro knowledge: the small but mighty superfood 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 the growing and use of tasty, nutrient-packed microgreens. Outline: Nutritional Benefits What You’ll Need Selecting and Sowing Seeds How…
Join us first for a taped in situ presentation by Longwood Gardens aquatic horticulturalist Tim Jennings about aquatic plants in the Waterlily Court, followed by an in-person talk on buying or making floating planters and what to plant in them by Richard Inchley of Richard Inchley Ponds and Aquaria. You may attend virtually or in-person….
Cold Frames and Cold Crops is about growing delicious veggies, beyond the usual gardening confines and calendar, using cold frames and the cool season crop palette. In this presentation from Odette McIntyre of the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton, you will learn how to extend the growing season with cold frames, the different cold frame options…
On Saturday, May 16th the Kanata-March Horticultural Society will hold our 52nd annual plant sale at our meeting location, the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road, from 8 am until noon, rain or shine! This sale will offer a variety of plants which have been donated by our members: hardy perennials for sun and shade,…
If you are a gardener, chances are you have cultivated an invasive plant species. You may not yet have learned that some of your favourite plants are invasive. It’s a difficult fact to learn and to accept. Connie Matthews-Cull joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s May meeting to discuss the many considerations that today’s gardeners need…
Many gardeners aspire to create a garden that is both beautiful and easy to maintain. Lee Ann Smith from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s April 7th meeting to explain what makes a plant high performance, what low maintenance means, and recommends plants that meet these criteria. Her presentation provides an…
Raised garden beds can offer enhanced results and a better gardening experience. Join the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s March meeting and explore how to choose the right plants, location, materials, and soil/compost mixtures with Anne Harbord of the Ontario Horticultural Association District 2 Executive. Anne’s property features 18 raised bed gardens for roses, 6 raised beds…
Urban organic food gardening with the flowers that support it is as simple or as challenging as you wish to make it. However, at some time or other, issues will definitely arise. Rob Danforth from Canadian Organic Growers joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s February meeting and will share both proactive and reactive strategies can minimize…
It’s back and greener than ever! Sponsored by FIG Solar and in partnership with the Cité de / City of Clarence-Rockland, the Rockland Community Garden is excited to present the 2026 Growing Green: Gardening & Sustainability Fair. Shake off those winter woes and usher in Spring with: – Dahlia tuber sale/swap – Garden design inspo…
Leigh Bain, a customer advisor at the Ottawa Lee Valley Tools store will show tools that are ideal for use in an urban garden. She will also discuss how to select tools as well as how to keep your garden tools in good shape. For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit…
Darryl Cheng will join our members via Zoom to present An Engineers Guide to Houseplants For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit our webpage
Marie Decker will join our members via Zoom to give a presentation on Growing and Caring for Vegetables. For more information on becoming a members of the GHS visit our website
Medicinal plants of Canada were first identified by Indigenous healers. At the start of John’s university career, they conducted a review of all the published reports of Indigenous use of plants for food and medicine in Eastern Canada, recovering reports for 450 species with 1800 medicinal and edible uses. A number of these were of…
Olivia Chuchryk, who owns and runs Charing House Gardens B&B, will be sharing her extensive experience on all aspects of growing dahlias from tubers to harvest. She will share her favorite dahlia varieties as well as many new tips for success with dahlias that benefit all perennials and annuals.
Long-time gardener, Elizabeth Sheehy, will help us understand the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem and the part played by native plants in this relationship. She will explain how we can begin to introduce more native plants into our gardens and provide us with some local resources.
Ottawa Master Gardener Barbara Sibbald’s talk is part travelogue and part gardening experiment. She explores Japanese garden-principles including stone placement, plants and ma—the all-important space in between. She aims to inspire.
At our January meeting, learn about the (NAOCC) North American Orchid Conservation Centre’s research with mycorrhizal fungi relationships, propagation techniques, and pollinators that are safeguarding the native orchid populations (both ex-situ and in-situ) of Canada and the US. The talk will be delivered via Zoom by Melissa K. McCormick, Dr. McCormick is the Director of…
Come and join us at our WCGC January meeting and enjoy a presentation by Eryn Harding on Native Plants Gardening, refreshments and conviviality. Eryn Harding will share with us insights and practices behind the mission of her nursery in the Almonte area. (Please note: For all our winter meetings, should the weather become inclement and…
IN THE PLANT WORLD, MOSSES ARE “STRONG, SENSITIVE” TYPES. THEY COVER ENORMOUS AREAS, ARE TOUGH ENOUGH TO GROW WITHOUT SOIL OR ROOTS AND CAN SURVIVE LONG DROUGHTS AND WINTER (HECK EVEN GLACIATION). YET, THEY’RE ALSO INDIVIDUALLY TINY AND DELICATE ENOUGH TO SIGNAL EARLY WARNINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. IN THE URBAN AND NATURAL SPACES WE KNOW…
Tonight will be our Annual General Meeting starting at 7:00pm. Starting with a brief business component followed by election of officers. This will be followed by a speaker and demonstration on “Wintery Greenery”. Followed up with refreshments and friendly conversations.
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