Russell & District: Wildscaping
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.
Events: Canada
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Gloucester Horticultural Society April Meeting
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.
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Abbotsford Garden Tour 2026
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…
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2026 Friends of the Experimental Farm Plant Sale
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!…
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Moonlight to Midnight: A guide to Evening Garden Design
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.
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Open House and Plant Sale
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…
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The Urban Potage—from Field to Table
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…
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Orchidophilia 2026
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…
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Gardening by the Moon in 2026 During the Summer Season
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/.
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Gardens of Victoria & Vancouver Island
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…
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Discover Victoria & Vancouver Island
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…
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Friends of the Experimental Farm/Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton Lecture Series – Tiny Gardens Big Harvest
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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Cold Frames and Cold Crops: Extending the Season
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. Odette McIntyre from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton will join the Kanata-March Horticultural Society and will share her knowledge about how to extend the season with cold frames, the…
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Designing a Summer Planter
Elizabeth Johnston, co-owner of Ramsay Creek Greenhouse joins the Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s June meeting to provide helpful information and a demonstration of how to design an outdoor planter arrangement for the summer season. This in-person meeting will be held at the Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd (laneway entrance for the Old Town Hall is…
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Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s 52nd Annual Plant Sale!
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,…
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Invasive Plants in Your Gardens: Becoming More of a Critical Gardener
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…
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Wintery Greenery
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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Awards Night
Tonight is our Awards Night. This is members only and reservations required.
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Fall Flower Show & Growing Garlic
The meeting this evening will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. Tonight is also our Fall Flower and Vegetable Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 and 6:45 pm. Please provide your own clear glass containers. Name your specimens where possible. Judging will start at 7:00 pm. Our speaker this evening will…
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Spring Flower Show and member chat
The meeting will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. This evening is our Spring Flower Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 & 6:45 pm. Please provide your own clear glass containers. Name your specimens where possible. Judging will start at 7:00pm. During judging of the flowers there will be a member…
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Seed Saving
Learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to make your garden more sustainable and self-sufficient and save you money. Learn how to save heirloom varieties, not available commercially, using veggies you harvested. Keep seed from special ornamentals, native plants, medicinal plants or perennials you hybridized yourself. Connect with your local seed libraries and the…
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NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale
A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!
