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AS INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS, NATIVE PLANTS PROVIDE MUCH BEAUTY AND MANY ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS, BUT IN LUSCIOUS COMBINATIONS THEY CAN TAKE YOUR GARDEN TO NEW LEVELS. IN THIS ILLUSTRATED TALK, LORRAINE JOHNSON SHOWS HOW YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH TRIED AND TRUE PERFORMERS THAT FLOURISH TOGETHER, FOCUSING ON FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, SHAPE, COLOUR, TEXTURE AND GARDEN DESIGN. LORRAINE…
SEEDY SATURDAY IN ALTA VISTA – MARCH 1, 2025 COME ONE, COME ALL! Great news! In collaboration with Just Food and Seeds of Diversity, the Kilborn Gardeners Group is happy to once again host Seedy Saturday in 2025. Join us on Saturday, March 1st at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road from 10 a.m….
Our January meeting with Anne Harbord will set the stage for the start of our garden planning for 2025. Gardening in raised beds is always a popular topic and Anne will help us understand the advantages of raised beds which include accessibility, better control of good soil composition and weed control.
In this illustrated talk, author of over ten books about native plants and gardening Lorraine Johnson will present native alternatives to the familiar flowers introduced from elsewhere that often fill our gardens. Using specific examples, Lorraine explores how we can achieve the same beauty in our landscapes but with enhanced ecological value by growing plants…
In January 2024, Retired Master Gardener Mary Ann Van Berlo spent three weeks touring gardens in both the north and south islands of New Zealand. Mary Ann will share the amazing gardens and natural areas that were part of her journey. The talk will show the different styles of gardens she visited – formal to…
“In a Japanese-themed garden, a small space holds big ideas about designing with plants, stone, water and “ma”, the all-important space in between. Part garden travelogue, part gardening experiment, this lecture aims to inspire.” This is the fifth and last in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central…
“Advice on seasonal gardening tasks such as sowing from seed, dividing perennials, trimming and clean-up. Tasks that will inspire garden splendour and good health.” This is the fourth in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to offer timely and informative…
“Using more native plants in your garden doesn’t mean it has to look “wild” or messy. Learn how to design a beautiful landscape where function and a healthy ecology also provide a “wow” factor.” This is the second in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master…
“You don’t need to remove your grass to be eco-conscious. Learn how to properly care for your lawn by promoting plant and soil health, while reducing chemical inputs.” This is the third in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to…
“You can grow them in a plot, you can grow them in a pot. Vegetables grow here and there, vegetables grow everywhere.” This is the first in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to offer timely and informative presentations. The…
Join us on December 15 at 2:00 pm for our Annual Holiday Celebration. This month we will hear about our Conservation Committee’s activities, present our 2024 Financial Statements and discuss the Upcoming Elections for a short presentation. The rest of the time is allocated to social activities with many delicious seasonal delicacies and Our Annual…
The Lohbrunner Alpine Garden in the UBC Botanical Garden is known for its high diversity of plants, representing a wide array of family, genera, and species. Laura Caddy, the horticulturist and curator of the Alpine Garden will talk about its history, design, and her role and approach to managing the landscape and collection of mountain…
A presentation by Mary Reid, Owner of the Green Thumb Centre
A topic of interest for those who ever wanted to add a water feature to their garden.
There will be a great selection of indoor and outdoor perennials, all donated by members of the NHS. Sale will happen rain or shine. Cash or credit card accepted.
Members of the NHS will exhibit their spring flowers as well as their floral designs. An opportunity to discover what can grow in Ottawa gardens.
Learn how to reconcile what we would like from our gardens and what nature will provide
Learn how to get the most out of your small vegetable garden
Presentation on dahlias by a veteran dahlia enthusiast.
Meeting begins at 7:30 at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue. Free for NHS members. $4.00 for non-members.
Enjoy a little holiday social time by attending the OHS Holly & Ivy Social on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 pm at Tom Brown Arena (2nd floor; there is an elevator). This is a wonderful opportunity to share the holiday spirit and mingle with members. It’s also a chance to honour our hard-working volunteers and…
Seed and craft vendors, seed exchange table, free presentations, hot lunch and baking More information: Information will be available on the Just Food web site in January
Gillies Grove ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/xNjNddV2jUV7faH59 ) is well known for being a rare remnant forest fragment with actual old growth trees. The site is generally considered to host Ontario’s tallest tree ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/KXiuu2JARrS11dc16 ), a White Pine over 43m (141’) tall. The site contains much other interesting biodiversity, such as other old growth trees and a…
Presented by the Ottawa Public Library Attend the third workshop of our “Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents…” series. During this workshop, you will learn how to sow your native seeds on your own. *Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
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