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Gardens of Scotland

This evening the Kemptville Horticultural Society will have member Linda Desroches speak on the Gardens of Scotland.

Ottawa Orchid Society January Meeting

Join us at our January meeting to hear Deb Boersma speak on the genus Tolumnia. She has won many prizes for her beautiful Tolumnia (and other orchids) and will fill us in on some of the interesting features of this species, sharing her special tips for producing exceptional plants. Deb grows about 500 orchids in…

The Gardens of New Zealand

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…

MIX AND MATCH: BEAUTIFUL COMBINATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS (ZOOM PRESENTATION)

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…

Winter seed sowing workshop

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.

In Search of the Holy Grail of Landscape Design

Meeting begins at 7:30 at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue. Free for NHS members. $4.00 for non-members.

West Carleton Garden Club January Meeting

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.

Seedy Saturday 2025 in Alta Vista

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….

This for That: Native Plant Alternatives for Beauty and Function

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…

Notes on a Japanese Garden

“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…

Sowing the Inspired Garden

“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…

Wildscaping: Wild Planting in a Strong Design

“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…

Nature’s Turf: Cultivating Eco-Friendly Lawns

“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…

Growing Vegetables in any Situation

“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…

Vines of All Kinds for Vertical Interest and More

A presentation by Mary Reid, Owner of the Green Thumb Centre

A Water Feature for Every Garden

A topic of interest for those who ever wanted to add a water feature to their garden.

Fall Plant Sale

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.

Spring Flower Show

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.

A Gardener’s Dreams vs Nature’s Realities

Learn how to reconcile what we would like from our gardens and what nature will provide

Vegetable Growing in Small Spaces

Learn how to get the most out of your small vegetable garden

Dahlias, Blooms and Blooms

Presentation on dahlias by a veteran dahlia enthusiast.

The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi:

Drawing on his more than forty years of research around the world, Dr. Seifert will introduce us to the intricate connections between fungi and all life on Earth, with an emphasis on those impacting gardens and food. These remarkable microbes are intricately involved with plants, which prosper from symbiotic fungi in their leaves (endophytes) and…

Seed giveaways at Trend-Arlington Community Centre

About the events No donation required to get FREE seeds! The seed catalogue and instructions are available on our website. We also have tutorials on how to harvest and wintersow seeds on our YouTube channel. Each seed packet has enough seeds for a minimum of 3-5 plants. We ask donors to bring their seeds to our seed packing events as much…

Seed giveaways at Beaverbrook Centre