Events: Canadensis Botanical Garden Society

Explore Algonquin’s Horticulture Program with Canadensis

Explore Algonquin’s Horticulture Program with Canadensis

Register as a Canadensis Member to participate. We are excited to invite you to a special behind-the-scenes tour of Algonquin College’s Horticultural Industries Program and its impressive green spaces – gardens, greenhouses, and sustainable infrastructure – all on its Ottawa campus. This visit is part of Canadensis’ ongoing outreach and relationship-building with the local horticultural and educational community….

Aerial View of the future site of the Candensis Botanical Garden

Canadensis Botanical Garden Society

Canadensis Botanical Garden Society is working towards a Nation Botanical Garden. Canadensis is to be a beautiful and diverse botanic garden that provides all visitors with educational, interactive and enjoyable experiences in a unique, sustainable environment. The Garden promotes a deeper understanding of our intimate interdependence with nature and encourages the commitment and passion necessary to pursue environmentally responsible lifestyles.

All About Bloodroot: Characteristics, Propagation, and Care

All About Bloodroot: Characteristics, Propagation, and Care

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive white flowers and reddish-orange sap. The plant has historical significance in native medicine and, more recently, has attracted interest for its potential medicinal properties. However, it’s also appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens. Here’s what you…

Wood Betony – Pedicularis canadensis Quick Guide

Wood Betony – Pedicularis canadensis Quick Guide

Wood betony, Pedicularis canadensis, is a valuable and attractive native flower that is an indicator of pristine prairies. Its roots attach to the roots of nearby plants and uptake nutrients. Therefore, wood betony parasitizes other plants, using them as a water and nutrient source. This parasitism helps reduce the vigor of the tall prairie plants….

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