Events: North America

Perennials Garden Tour

Perennials Garden Tour

WHEN: Saturday July 19, 9:00 a.m.ย Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE:ย The tour will meet in the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Plentiful paid parking is…

Rose Garden Tour

Rose Garden Tour

WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m.ย Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE:ย Meet at the Friends of the Farm shed near the east end of the Agriculture Museum parking lot. WHAT:ย The first roses were planted at the Central Experimental Farm (CEF)…

Kanata-March Horticultural Societyโ€™s 51st Annual May Plant Sale

Kanata-March Horticultural Societyโ€™s 51st Annual May Plant Sale

As we spring back into gardening season, mark your calendars for the Kanata-March Horticultural Societyโ€™s 51st Annual KMHS Plant Sale!ย  This Kanata tradition will take place on Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road.ย  This will be a โ€œrain or shineโ€ event!ย  Items for sale will…

Rock Garden Tour

Rock Garden Tour

WHEN: Tuesday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m.ย Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE:ย Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Annie Creighton,ย Team Leader, Rock…

Rock Garden Tour

Rock Garden Tour

WHEN: Tuesday, June 17 at 5:00 p.m.ย Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE:ย Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Annie Creighton,ย Team Leader, Rock…

Peony Garden Tour

Peony Garden Tour

WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, focusing on mid-season bloomersย (rain date June 12)ย at 6:15 p.m.ย Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately.ย  WHERE:ย Meet at the oak tree in the peony gardens. There is a small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90…

“Building a Resilient Garden in the Face of Climate Change”

“Building a Resilient Garden in the Face of Climate Change”

Come and join us on Tuesday, May 13th at Carp Memorial Hall for a lively monthly meeting featuring Bri Petersen of Urban Gardening Canada, who will be presenting on the topic of ย gardening in an era of climate change. ย  Please check the website (www.wcgc.ca ) and/or our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064805343593 ) on the day…

Plant Auction & Sale

Plant Auction & Sale

Mark your calendars! The OHS Plant Auction & Sale is at Tom Brown Arena (2nd floor), on Tuesday, May 27th! The auction starts at 7:00 pm – but please arrive early to register for a bidding paddle. Auction plants include choice selections and unusual varieties. The plant sale follows, at 8:00 pm. All plants are…

BARRHAVEN GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE, RAIN OR SHINE

JOIN US FOR ANNUAL PLANT SALE AND FUNDRAISER.ย  BARRHAVEN GARDEN CLUB IS A THRIVING CLUB MADE UP OF EXPERIENCED AND NOVICEย  GARDENERS.ย  OUR PLANT SALE HAS AN ABUNDANCE OF PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, HOUSEPLANTS, AND VEGETABLE PLANTS AS WELL AS GARDEN PARAPHERNALIAย  IN GOOD CONDITION.ย  AS WELL WE PROVIDE TIPS ON CARE, LIGHT REQUIREMENTS, PLANTING KNOWLEDGE AND…

HOW TO GROW & CARE FOR MAGNOLIAS, RHODODENDRON & AZALEAS IN THE OTTAWA AREA

MAGNOLIAS, RHODODENRON AND AZALEAS ARE THE EPITOME OF SPRING.ย  ย THEIR SHOWY DISPLAYS OF COLOUR EXCITE THE SENSES AND HAVE A WAY OF TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN THE LANDSCAPE.ย  ROBERT GLENDINNING FROM THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM WILL TALK ABOUT PLANNING, GENERAL CARE, PREFERRED SPECIES/CULTIVARS, WINTER CONCERNS, PRUNING AND WILL BRIEFLY TOUCH ON PROPAGATION.

Plant Auction

Plant Auction

Plant Auction with auctioneer Kevin McGuckin.ย  A fun and lively event and the main fundraiser for our club. Huge selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, seedlings, veggies and more.ย  Plants generously donated by local garden centres and businesses as well as from membersโ€™ gardens.ย  Viewing 6:30 pm, auction starts at 7:00 pm.ย  Bid cards $2

Childrenโ€™s Day

Childrenโ€™s Day

Join us at the Vallarta Botanical Garden on April 30th for a fun-filled day in nature! 11:00 a.m. โ€“ Kidsโ€™ movie screening with popcorn 12:30 p.m. โ€“ Coloring time 1:00 p.m. โ€“ 2:00 p.m. โ€“ Pony rides for kids (Station in front of the pond)   Free entry for membersย  | General admission: $300 MXN…

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

This Palm Sunday, we invite you to a special botanical tour at 11 a.m. Come and discover our collection of palms from Mexico and around the world! Included with your admission to the Vallarta Botanical Garden. See you there. Free entry for members | Non-members: $300 MXN per person

Celebrate Easter in Bloom

Celebrate Easter in Bloom

Join a special celebration at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, where spring and tradition come together in a breathtaking natural setting.   11:00 am Easter Egg HuntChildren can explore the gardens in search of hidden Easter eggs among the lush flora.Donโ€™t forget to bring your own basket! 12:00 pm Egg Decorating WorkshopGet creative and bring your…

Friends of the Farm Plant Sale

Friends of the Farm Plant Sale

WHEN: Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.ย RAIN OR SHINE WHERE:ย Parking lot besideย K.W. Neatby Buildingย at 960 Carling & Maple Drive (look for the signs). DETAILS: Our popular plant saleย plant check service is under the canopy, so you can keep your hands free while shopping. Our volunteers will help carry your treasures to…

Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday

It’s a go! Due to the ice storm, the popular Seedy Saturday was rescheduled to Saturday, April 12, 9-2. Free admission. Lots of vendors, seed swap, gardening advice, children’s story time at 10:30 am and more. Something for everyone.

Flower Design Workshop

Flower Design Workshop

Nepean Horticultural Society Flower Design Workshop, Thursday, April 24, 7-8:00 at the Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Avenue   Judy Fineย will beย presenting.ย Cost: $15.ย What to bring: a kenzan (flower frog) If you donโ€™t have one, Judy will lend you one to be returned to her at the end of the workshop; a container will be provided for…

Quebec Garden Tour

Quebec Garden Tour

Featuring… Itinerary summary: Depart from the GTA and stop at the landscaped Champs de Rรชve before spending the night in Old Quebec City. Next day, visit Domaine Doly de Lotbiniรจre โ€“ a well-situated romantic 19th century park, “one of the most beautiful gardens in North America” โ€“ and then pass the night in Rimouski. On…