Soil matters! Plant physiologist Lynne Evenson will explain what soil amendments are, the different types, their benefits and when to use them. If we call her May 2024 talk to us Soil 101, this is effectively Soil 201. You may attend in person or virtually. Non members should request a link by contacting gowghsweb@gmail.com prior…
We will have guest speaker Lee Ann Smith at our regular monthly meeting who will talk to us about Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design.
Tyler Smith will present on his research into food systems.Building bridges with bakeapples: Co-developing food systems research with the Inuit Community of Makkovik Synopsis:Tyler will be presenting his investigation of bakeapple ecology, genetics and fruit production in Labrador, as part of a larger Indigenous Agriculture project co-lead by the Inuit Community of Makkovik.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH – THE URBAN POTAGER – A FIELD TO TABLE EXPERIENCE. Think rainbows of colour in the saladier & beyond. Crisp lettuces, Asian greens, sweet tomatoes & blooms. In this presentation, Odette McIntyre, Master Gardener, will talk about how to create an attractive living space full of vegetables, ornamentals, herbs & structures in…
This garden tour is a fundraiser for The Glebe Centre’s Seniors community programs at Abbotsford House. It features 12 private gardens in the Glebe and Westboro . Come out and see a variety of sizes and styles from the professionally designed to the year’s long work of private home owners. This year featuring two native…
Join landscape designer Ashley Cochrane and biologist Shelley Ball as they share their evolving journeys in landscape design and native plant growing. They will talk about how we can shift our conventional expectations from what gardens ‘should look like’ to how they ‘should function’ and how we can apply more of a naturalistic approach to…
At our April 1st meeting, Nicholas Bott from Aquatopia Conservatory will present a seminar titled “Creating Delightful Water Features For Small Spaces.” Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Join us for an informative evening and socialize with other gardening enthusiasts.
This event will be highlighting a presentation by three retired teachers, Joan Harvey, Mary Ash and Joanna Cutts, who are members of the Monarch Teacher Network of Canada, a growing collective of educators and nature enthusiasts who teach and inspire people to connect with nature through hands-on training, teacher resources, and professional development workshops. .
Interested in orchids? Join us on March 25th to learn all the tips and tricks of orchid-growing – from an expert! Douglas Vye will be presenting an introduction to orchids and their cultivation. Douglas has been growing orchids for more than 30 years and is a past president of the Ottawa Orchid Society. His collection…
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…
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…
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…
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