Learn about the history of this unique asset, tracking its creation in 1886 through its storied history and its invaluable contributions to Canadian agriculture. Discover the horticultural legacy of the CEF’s hybridizers, who gave Canadian and international gardeners floral beauties such as the Preston lilacs and the Explorer series of roses. Register here. Speaker: Blaine…
Our gardens and properties as a whole are vital areas for creating and maintaining biodiversity, no matter the size or location. Hugh explains how native plants in our gardens are vital for hosting insect species, serve as an enormous educational opportunity, and can beautify even the most challenging site conditions.
Our most popular class!Create your own outdoor winter arrangement using fresh greenery, twigs, pinecones and botanicals.Arrangements will be built in a 10″ plastic insert that can be placed in your own pot at home. Please bring our own pruners and gloves. All other materials will be provided.Classes take place in our heated greenhouse, so we…
Create your own outdoor holiday wreath using fresh evergreen material and decorated with botanicals. Perfect to dress up your entrance for the holiday season. Note: There are 2 Options of wreaths. One with fresh rosehips and one with artificial berries. Please choose carefully when signing up as there is a price difference between the two….
Our ever popular Children’s Workshop has become a tradition for some families! Join us and make your very own “Dr. Seuss” like tree to add to your holiday decor. All materials will be provided. Classes take place in our heated greenhouse so we strongly suggest dressing in layers. If it’s a sunny day it can…
Vines are versatile, often underrated plants, that offer ornamental, native, and edible options for various landscaping needs. They can enhance garden design with colour, texture, fragrance, and by attracting pollinators. Mary Shearman Reid, a Master Gardener and owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre, will share her top recommended vine species and basic care tips.
The southern Alberta Rockies is home to the greatest variety of alpine plants Canada has to offer. This talk will feature the profuse diversity of alpines growing in Jasper, Banff and Waterton Lakes National Parks along with the Colombian Icefields.
Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching the ancient Japanese art form of flower Agreement.For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@Questions. Registration Deadline: Friday, October 31 at 5:00 PM.
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…
Join us and learn the art of manipulating foliage! Manipulating foliage is one of the most important techniques in floral design and indispensable in modern, contemporary, and abstract work. Manipulating foliage in a design can create rhythm, interest, impact, and abstraction. In this hands-on course learn how to use techniques like rolling, plaiting, braiding, and…
Speakers: DJ Hanna and Michelle Smith – Topic ” Butterflies in Our Garden” Light refreshments
Featured Speaker Presentation: “Under Our Feet, the World of Culinary Mushrooms”, Andrew Mavor, Chef/ High School Teacher/ Food Nerd Meeting is open to all; free admission. Interested in joining Garden Stratford? Go to About/Membership at www.gardenstratford.org , or join at the meeting. Program is subject to change.
At our October meeting, learn about growing Phragmipedium species and hybrids in home conditions with Andrew Geimar from Roehampton Orchids. Andrew will be with us in person. The talk will focus on different use of potting media, pots, and watering techniques to help you achieve success growing this tricky genera in home conditions (even in…
SOIL AMENDMENTS ARE MATERIALS ADDED TO SOIL TO IMPROVE ITS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, STRUCTURE AND FERTILITY, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH AND HEALTH. THESE MATERIALS CAN BE ORGANIC OR INORGANIC AND ARE USED TO ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE POOR DRAINAGE, WATER RETENTION, NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES AND Ph IMBALANCES. LYNNE EVENSON, MASTER GARDENER WILL EXPLAIN SOIL EMENDMENTS, THEIR BENEFITS AND…
Join us for an entertaining evening featuring a presentation by Beth Salter on how she and others at Ramsey Creek Gardens put together their fabulous festive planters. Also on the agenda is a members’ seed swap, always a crowd pleaser, and refreshments.
With Special Guest Speakers Paul Zammit and Lorraine Johnson Advance Tickets $20, etransfer to 8888gcg@gmail.com Cheques-St Catharines Horticultural Society, 8 Ottawa St., St. Catharines L2R 1Y9 Refreshments and light lunch at noon are included Tickets will be available at door $25
AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB – a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Oct. 6, in person meeting + Flower Show Start time: 7:30 pm 7:15pm deadline for flower show entries IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. Learn from Headliner: Expert Michael Erdman will teach us about, New Houseplants. Questions at the end. Flower Show: …
Let’s welcome the holiday season by creating a fresh wreath with Angela Firman of Wild Roots Floral & Garden at our Winter Wreath Workshop. It will be made with a mix of natural greens, rustic pinecones and natural accents. The cost of the workshop is $45 each and includes all supplies. Please bring a pair…
Join us as our guest speaker takes on a journey through a season of growing flowers on her flower farm. Members will also be bringing in surplus garden perennials and house plants to swap with others looking for something new. Labelled plants and bulbs in pots or dry-bagged will be on a display swap table….
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