Events: Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc

Microgreens are quick, easy and versatile, perfect for beginners and those looking for fresh organic greens year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing and using tasty, nutrient-packed microgreens.  Join us at our Windmill Lane (Ottawa East) location and meet Rebecca Boyar from West Coast Seeds!She has a diverse horticultural background growing…

Date: July 20th, 2024Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Maximum Spots: 50   —   Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful perennials in a garden; however, some varieties need specific care to keep them healthy and thriving.  Hydrangeas have multiple strains requiring different pruning techniques and even need different PH levels to bloom a specific colour, so it…

Date: April 23rd 2024Time: 06:00pm – 08:00pm Maximum Spots: 20   —–   Learn how to paint with symmetry, harmony, and balance by creating mandala art displayed on a clay pot.    Meet Jacqui, from The Dot Garden, that will teach you how to create various mandala designs in various 2 or 3 colours of your choice.    What’s included:…

Date: April 20th 2024Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Maximum Spots: 50   —– Gardening with Nature: Supporting biodiversity in our outdoor spaces Working with nature can not only play a positive role in supporting our wild spaces, it can actually save us a great deal of time, money and frustration while tending to our private spaces. By utilizing native plants and other wildlife friendly strategies, we can harness the power…

Date: April 20th 2024Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Maximum Spots: 50   —–   Did you know that our lawns not only frame our property and spaces, but they also clean the air, store carbon, act like a sponge for stormwater runoff and even reduce temperatures around our properties? We always have so many questions about…

Bring your kids to Ritchie’s so they can make and take home their very own Bug Hotel with our expert gardeners; at our Richmond location at 5901 Ottawa st.   Let them be creative as our experts guide them through creating a unique bug hotel of their own. They will arm them with small bug facts…