Events: Ottawa & Gatineau Area

COG OSO Fall Reflections

COG OSO Fall Reflections

Join us on Sunday Oct 27th for our annual Fall Reflections! We will gather to celebrate the end of another growing season and COG OSO events and accomplishments for the year, followed by sharing in some organic popcorn and watching the documentary film “Kiss the Ground”.   Join us for a FREE movie screening (movie…

Fresh Outdoor Wreath Workshop

Fresh Outdoor Wreath Workshop

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….

Ottawa Rock Garden Club

Ottawa Rock Garden Club

From nurseries in Italy, gardens in the Netherlands, and shows in England, to plant trips to Japan, Kazakhstan and Chile, this presentation has a bit of everything. Connor Smith began his horticulture career working at a garden centre in Scotland. After completing his first year of study, he was accepted to work as an intern…

Gardens in Light

Gardens in Light

Enter a world of dreams and wonder! For its 12th edition, Jardins de lumière has redesigned the lighting in the Japanese Garden and is offering a fairytale multimedia version of the Legend of the Butterfly Lovers in the Chinese Garden. In the Japanese Garden – Refinement and sensitivity. Presented for the first time, “Yûgen* –…

Holiday Florals

Holiday Florals

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENING EVENT WITH JESSICA BARRETT AND SOFIANE LAIB OF MILL STREET FLORIST.  WATCH THIS AMAZING DUO CREATE FABULOUS HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS.  LEARN TIPS TO CREATE YOUR OWN AT HOME PIECES.  YOU MAY BE A LUCKY RECIPIENT OF ONE OF THEIR AMAZING CREATIONS.  NET PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE BARRHAVEN FOOD CUPBOARD. …

Holland Tulips Cruise

Holland Tulips Cruise

There’s something irrepressibly joyful about witnessing nature spring to life and nowhere more so than in The Netherlands! See the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium on this fascinating journey that starts and concludes in charming Amsterdam – a city filled with historic waterways, exquisitely preserved canal houses and historic bridges. You will cruise…

Ottawa Tulips

Ottawa Tulips

The tradition of Ottawa’s magnificent bloom began with the historic royal gift of tulips by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 1945. Experience the beauty of impressive tulip displays, including Commissioners Park alongside Dow’s Lake – one of the most popular spots to enjoy the beautiful displays. We will stay at the historic Lord Elgin…

Start Your Own Herb Garden with Tips for Overwintering

Start Your Own Herb Garden with Tips for Overwintering

The Kanata-March Horticultural Society’s November meeting provides a primer on growing the most popular herbs for use in the kitchen:  parsley, sage, rosemary and the like.  Mary Crawford from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton will help us make the most of growing fresh herbs including descriptions of the plants, the planting process, growing notes, harvesting…

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

Tour Details The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is both the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by premier floral and landscape designers from around the globe. It’s also been honored as the best overall event in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, competing with events such as…