District 2 of the Ontario Horticultural Association comprises 19 garden clubs/societies across the Ottawa, Mississippi and Rideau River Valleys. Our members share these qualities: Love of gardening Ready to share their knowledge Commitment to preserving and restoring Ontario’s natural environment Dedication to making the communities we live in beautiful, sustainable and livable. Speakers, plant sales,…
The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.
Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way. Join us for a flavorful gardening talk that explores the culinary magic of herbs and edible flowers. Learn how to grow, harvest and use these aromatic and colorful plants to elevate…
The Glebe Centre’s Community Programs at Abbotsford offer a comprehensive range of programs and services to seniors living in the community. All of our community support services are dedicated to helping people remain in their own homes. The community programs that are run out of Abbotsford House offer fitness, recreation and artistic programing and clubs…
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences building features a remarkable six-story living wall, also known as a vertical garden, which stands as a testament to the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovative design. Completed in 2012, this living wall stands as the tallest biofilter wall in North America. Its primary function is not…
At our regular monthly meeting we will have a presentation by Judith Cox on Vegetables in All Situations. Free to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Started more than 30 years ago as an idea in the minds of two Ottawa Field Naturalists Club (OFNC) members, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden has become an icon in the Ottawa gardening scene. Pioneers at the time, Jeff Harrison and Peter Hall thought that if you created a “natural area” with a variety of habitats…
For those who are interested in healthy food and environments, educators, farmers, gardeners, and other interested parties, COG Ottawa – St. Lawrence – Outaouais, also known as COG OSO, has been providing programs and services. The membership base of our chapter includes the whole Ottawa Valley and stretches from the St. Lawrence River to the…
The Dominion Arboretum, established in 1886 as part of the Central Experimental Farm, commenced its operations as an agro-forestry station. It is Canada’s oldest arboretum and forms part of the Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site. Its primary objective was to assess the resilience of European, Asian, Western, and Southern North American species, as…
The ornamental gardens at the Central Experimental Farm are hallowed grounds in terms of Canadian horticultural history. To get a better appreciation of this, you have to imagine yourself going back to 1886, when the Canadian government established the experimental farm. At the time, Canadians were looking for research-based solutions to add more colour to…
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 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…
Van Berlo Gardens is an impressive 2.4 acre garden overlooking the St. Lawrence River. There is lots to see and appreciate in this plant collectors garden. The front yard is completely planted with a selection of sun-loving plants, many of which are colorful. The backyard is a relaxing, shady retreat overlooking the water and the…
Tours and event planners. HNA Travels specializes in group travel under the leadership of Margaret Dailey-Plouffe. With our combined 50+ years of touring experience, Margaret and Shirlie are constantly researching new destinations, and we will continue to expand your scope of travel and strive to uncover new and remarkable adventures. Call us at 613 843…
We aim to create a space where orchid lovers who come from all walks of life can share their knowledge and experience growing orchids. The Ottawa Orchid Society is affiliated with the Canadian Orchid Congress (COC) and with the American Orchid Society (AOS). Through these affiliations, the Society is able to obtain world-class speakers for regular meetings.
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds and other wildlife. We are built on three pillars: Provide free access to seeds Teach people about gardening responsibly Ask seed recipients to reciprocate the gift of nature Just like…
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