The Best Gardening Events in Ottawa, Gatineau & Area
Many Organized by Horticultural Societies and Garden Clubs
Articles by Local Gardeners
Understanding Soil
Explore the five soil layers and how they impact plant growth. Discover the importance of soil composition for healthy plants.
Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe
Discover the perfect blend of blood oranges and sugar in this unique recipe, an ideal alternative to Seville Orange Marmalade.
Nasturtiums, An Incredible Edible
Learn how to grow nasturtiums from seed and benefit from great nutritional value and versatile in various dishes, from salads to jellies and pesto.
Canadensis Native Tree Project
Discover how urban expansion and encroachment are endangering our native trees in Ottawa. Learn about a successful project to cultivate local trees and join the fight for our tree canopy!
Everything you want to know about Biocontrols
Introduced species become invasive in areas lacking their natural pests, diseases, and predators. Biological controls can fail without proper precautions.
Pots inside a Live Trap for Overwintering
I planted them in pots and protected them with chicken wire, but ended up placing the pots inside my old live trap. Now they’re safe and ready for winter.
Growing Alpine Plants, aka Rock Gardening: Getting Started
Learn the history of rock gardens and how to grow alpine plants in your garden. Discover the unique growing conditions and design tips for success.
Ideas for Long Blooms in Small Spaces
Discover a variety of plants that bloom for weeks, from hydrangeas to clematis, perfect for adding color to your garden all year round.
Maintaining Gooseberry Bushes
Discover expert advice on saving and rejuvenating gooseberry bushes, including tips on shade, soil, watering, diseases, and pruning for optimal growth.
Don’t Compost Tomato Plants
Learn how to save seeds from your favorite tomatoes and overcome challenges in your garden, including poor germination and location issues.
Wood Betony, Stachys officinalis
Learn about Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' and 'Pink Cotton Candy', beautiful and low-maintenance plants attracting pollinators to your garden.
What to do and not do in your Fall Garden
Prepare your garden for winter success with these must-do fall tips, and steer clear of common mistakes for a thriving garden next year!