October 27: In-person presentation, Carol Pasternak, MBA, LLB, is an author, photographer, and sought-after motivational nature speaker. Drama in the Butterfly Garden Explore the secret lives in your yard or nearby natural area. Through graphic macro photography and videos, you’ll see insects hatching, eating each other, transforming, parasitizing, courting, and…
This inspiring and informative talk will showcase this speaker’s passion for plants and creative greening solutions. She will explore the world of indoor and outdoor plants, offering practical tips and fresh ideas to help you bring more greenery into your life. She’ll also highlight the many fascinating uses of moss– from living art pieces to…
✨ Human Rights Day Celebration at Nikka Yuko ✨Wednesday, December 10 • 6–9 PM(A special opening — the Winter Light Festival is usually closed on Wednesdays!) Join us for a meaningful evening as we open the Garden, especially to celebrate Human Rights Day. We are honoured to welcome our special guest and friend of the Garden, Dr….
This inspiring and informative talk will showcase this speaker’s passion for plants and creative greening solutions. She will explore the world of indoor and outdoor plants, offering practical tips and fresh ideas to help you bring more greenery into your life. She’ll also highlight the many fascinating uses of moss– from living art pieces to…
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group of experience Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes. From tackling common garden challenges to exploring…
In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity: How A Detector Dog And His Handler Work Together On This Important Issue Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada’s…
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 can…
* Effective September 23rd, all in-person presentations will be held at St. Mark’s church, 1606 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.* OHS online presentations will be streamed live via Zoom (link provided to members in the Grapevine newsletter), and later posted on the OHS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.* Presentations begin…
Winter Light Festival at Nikka Yuko Japanese GardenCelebrating 10 Years of Lights and Friendship!Dates: November 28 – February 28 December: Wednesday – Sunday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (8:30 PM last entry)January & February: Thursday – Sunday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (8:30 PM last entry) Experience winter magic at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden as…
Join us for our annual Customer Appreciation Event, a festive day dedicated to YOU, our amazing community! 🎄✨ We’re celebrating the holidays with storewide savings, free treats, live entertainment, and incredible special guests.🎁 What to ExpectA full day of holiday fun, including:✨ Discounted shopping throughout the store✨ Seasonal treats & refreshments✨ Festive holiday atmosphere with music, lights & décor✨ Exclusive in-store offers available only…
Mark your calendars and get ready to kick start your garden season for 2026. Co-Hosts Cannington Horticultural Society and Georgina-Brock Garden Club are already planning another fantastic Seedy Saturday experience for you. Don’t miss it – save the date March 21, 2026 and watch for more details in the new year. We are currently curating the list…
Map Link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/goMczW1CKQrxBsLR7 Description:This tour will serve to highlight the old growth forest habitat at Gillies Grove. We will discuss topics such as recognizing old-growth characteristics, and survey most of the woodlot trails during our allotted time. Pack a lunch, dress for the weather (warmly!), and bring a lunch as we’ll stop for a break at…
Description:This outing is organized by the Birds Committee and is a rare opportunity to tour behind the scene in the museum. The outing is limited to 12 people. Registration in advance is required. Security will ask visitors for a piece of ID when signing in. If anyone has a bag larger than a purse, they…
Come join us on Zoom to see our guest speaker, Penny Stewart, to present, “Cheap & Cheerful Festive Décor on a Shoestring Budget. Watch and learn fun inexpensive holiday designs like swags urns wreaths all made with easy to grow or find natural materials. Please send an email to Gardening Kingston to gain access to…
Christmas Potluck, AGM & Seasonal Demonstration. Elysia Harvey of Emerald Grove Designs will demonstrate a seasonal design.
PLANTS IN JEOPARDY presented by Kevin Kavanaugh & Dylan Cowan Christmas dinner meeting for members ; dinner tickets must be purchased in advance
Our guest speaker, Michael Erdman will be demonstrating Floral Themed Holiday Arrangements. Michael Erdman has co-authored two books – Indoor Gardening and Perennial Gardening. His garden has been featured in local summer garden tours and in numerous magazines, newspapers and TV programs. He also tends hundreds of houseplants, including camellias, orchids, and other exotics ——-…
At our November meeting, learn about controlling your worst orchid pests using beneficial insects with Camille Cormier, founder of Lady Bug Phytoprotection. Camille will be with us in person. The talk will focus on the different pests that call our orchids home and the beneficial predators that you can use to control them without the…
The West Carleton Garden Club will be holding their monthly general meeting and AGM on Tuesday, November 11th at Carp Memorial Hall, 3739 Carp Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Photographer Karen Thompson who will be sharing photos of flora and fauna from her trip to Alaska…
Elizabeth Johnston, co-owner of Ramsay Creek Greenhouse joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s November meeting to demonstrate how to design and build one of their most popular outdoor Christmas container arrangements. Using over six different types of fresh materials and an assortment of holiday accessories, she will share tips and tricks to make your containers look…
Our Speaker, Marcin Padlewski, N. D., will be sharing practical medicinal information on a selection of our local species, including Pinus, Thuja, Urtica, Plantago, Inonotus, and more. For a fun and dynamic discussion, he will be bringing several live samples and a selection of books from his collection for you to take a look at….
Date: 25 Oct 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Leaders: Sharon Boddy & Owen Clarkin Where: Meet at the Nature Nook in Hampton Park, Island Park Drive entrance. Use 512 Island Park Drive for search directions. Other: Dress for the conditions; some areas may be wet. All welcome, but no dogs please! Native tree,…
Date: 26 Oct 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Leader: Owen Clarkin Meet: Corner of Clyde Avenue and Castle Hill Crescent Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oHZ47eryoCZG2CJu8 Inspired by the success of our mid-summer mini-Bioblitz at Lavigne Natural Park (1169 observations, 478 species documented (!) https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/lavigne-natural-park-2025-ofnc-bioblitz) , we figured why not do it again at an interesting…
Date: 1 Nov 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Leader: Jennifer Doubt Meet: Parking lot off Lakeshore Road, Alexandria. Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xxgTounUQYEf1vCA). Description: A leisurely walk with frequent stops for a very close look at mosses and liverworts we find along the way. We will pass through a few different habitat types, each with…
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