Events: Toronto and Ontario

Ron Brown, author and travel writer: Toronto’s Hidden Villages.

AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB Monday, April 14, in person meeting Start time:   7:30 pm IN PERSON meeting for members and guests. This group is for novice, regular and expert gardeners Learn from Headliner:  Ron Brown, an author and travel writer who will teach us about Toronto’s Hidden Villages.  Questions at the end. Laugh:  friendship, chatter and…

Gardening for the Planet: An Afternoon with Lorraine Johnson

Gardening for the Planet: An Afternoon with Lorraine Johnson

Climate Legacy and the Ontario Horticultural Association are partnering on a new webinar: Gardening for the Planet! We’re thrilled to welcome advocate, writer, and cultivation activist extraordinaire Lorraine Johnson as our speaker. Climate change threatens ecosystem health and is already negatively impacting plants and animals in Ontario and globally. Existing challenges such as the spread…

Open Gardens

Open Gardens

Join us for a stroll through two beautiful gardens at peak bloom during our Open Gardens event. Visit Maitland Garden of Hope and Van Berlo Gardens, both in Maitland, Ontario. Maitland Garden of Hope: 1 Jones Court, Maitland, ON; 613-348-3125polish@sympatico.ca Van Berlo Gardens: 1357 County Road 2, Maitland, ON; 613-640-0288vanberlo.gardens@gmail.com (Rain date: 20 July)

Gardens of Victoria

Gardens of Victoria

Victoria – otherwise known as the “City of Gardens” – is home to a number of spectacular gardens that range from formal to heritage, exotic to west coast and are all exciting to visit.  This tour is a gardener’s dream! Exploring several private gardens, along with world-famous Butchart Gardens, The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific and…

Southern Ontario Theatre Tour

Southern Ontario Theatre Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable two-day theatre escape with HNA Travels! Join us from Wednesday, June 4th to Thursday, June 5th, 2025 for an incredible overnight adventure filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and top-notch entertainment. 🎭 Experience Two Outstanding Shows: ✨ ‘ANNIE’ – Everyone’s favourite red-haired orphan is back! Watch this timeless musical at the…

DAHLIAS

DAHLIAS

Liz McLean from Butternut Creek Group will speak on Dahlias: how to grow and care for them. Liz runs a local flower farm in Kingston and more can be learned at her website: https://www.butternutcreekgroup.ca/.  

2025 Festival of Fountains: The Night Garden

2025 Festival of Fountains: The Night Garden

The Night Garden evening performances introduce an interpretive storytelling experience of music, water, and lighting create a magical theatrical experience. Whistling Gardens is the first in Canada to use special computerized pumps to create dazzling effects.  The computerized musical fountain program is likely the largest in the country!  SHOP! The rare, beautiful and one of…

Paul Oliver from Urban Nature will teach us about Wild Birds

Paul Oliver from Urban Nature will teach us about Wild Birds

Agincourt Garden Club MONTHLY MEETING Monday, March 10   FYI, there is no flower show this meeting.   Start time: 7:30 pm  Welcome to all novice, regular and expert gardeners and guests.   Corniest gardening joke.   Headliner:  Expert Paul Oliver from Urban Nature, will teach us about Wild Birds.  Questions at the end.    Announcements: updates…

Growing Vegetables, From A-Z: The Basics of Vegetable Growing

Growing Vegetables, From A-Z: The Basics of Vegetable Growing

Leaside Garden Society – Speaker Series presents:   Speaker: Desré Kramer Topic: Growing Vegetables, From A-Z: The Basics of Vegetable Growing Date: Thursday April 10th 2025 Time: 7:00 pm (refreshments at 6:30 pm) Location: The Leaside Library (165 McRae Drive)   I’m a gardener, re-greener, scientist and plant lover. Although I’ll try growing almost anything…

Plant Propagation 101

Plant Propagation 101

Dan Galea of Plant Pals presents Plant Propagation 101. Dan brings a rich depth of knowledge developed over 50 years working in the commercial nursery growing industry, as well as travelling abroad expanding his horticultural knowledge. Dan will share the seven best methods of plant propagation used today for growing a variety of perennials.

Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday

For all gardeners, novice to expert – a don’t miss event!  Saturday, March 29 9 – 2. Free Admission.  Seeds, seed swap, knowledgeable speakers, children’s activities, numerous vendors offering a wide assortment of seeds, seedlings, native plants, garden related items, honey, jams, lavender products & more.  Hosted by 2 local garden clubs:  Cannington & Georgina-Brock.

2025 Gardener’s Garden Tour

2025 Gardener’s Garden Tour

The 2025 Gardener’s Garden Tour organized by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society promises to be a captivating experience for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this self-guided tour will showcase a selection of unique gardens, each reflecting the vision, dedication and passions of their homeowners,…

Credit Valley Horticultural Society February Meeting

Credit Valley Horticultural Society February Meeting

Our guest speaker is David Galbraith from the Royal Botanical Gardens. David joined the staff of Royal Botanical Gardens in 1995 to form the Canadian Botanical Conservation Network. He has extensive experience with organizational development, management of committees and boards, and developing collaborative approaches for conservation. In addition to serving as the Head of Science…

Garden Stratford Meeting – “The Avon Trail:  a long walk from Perth County to Woolwich”

Garden Stratford Meeting – “The Avon Trail: a long walk from Perth County to Woolwich”

Featured Speaker Presentation:  “The Avon Trail:  a long walk from Perth County to Woolwich”, Bruce Graham, President, Avon Trail 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.

Garden Stratford Meeting – “Catch the Spring Migration Wave by Planting a Bird Friendly Garden”

Garden Stratford Meeting – “Catch the Spring Migration Wave by Planting a Bird Friendly Garden”

Featured Speaker Presentation:  “Catch the Spring Migration Wave by Planting a Bird Friendly Garden”, Kevin Kavanagh, South Coast Gardens and Consulting 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.