At this time, events are being scheduled but may change without much notice depending on current covid-19 restrictions. Please check with the organizer for any you are interested in to get the most uptodate information.
Ashley Gatto - Member of the Toronto Entomologist's Association and the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners. It used to be that Monarch Butterflies were abundant in our neck of the woods, but no longer. What Happened? What can we do to bring them back? Ashely Gatto, Master Gardener, will explain it all. We will also […]
We are holding a draw for new residents of West Grey who have lived in the municipality for 3 years or less. Three winners will be drawn and receive a trio of native shrubs, 1 Golden Ninebark, 1 Kalm's St. John's Wort and 1 Serviceberry. Entries are due by May 15th and the winners will […]
Christina Keys will present on What We Can Do About Invasive Plant Species After identifying an invasive plant species on your property or in your community, what are the next steps? This presentation will cover recommendations for both individuals and communities to manage invasive plant species, reestablish native plant communities, and restore biodiversity. Christina Keys […]
Grace Stapper will be on hand to share her extensive gardening knowledge. Bring your questions and Grace will be happy to answer. Mini Flower Show 3 categories 1. “April Fools” – an arrangement in an unusual container 2. “Having the Blues” – an arrangement in denim covered container 3. “National Beer Day” – an arrangement […]
Our speaker…… Please join us as Judith Cox, Master Gardener and President of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society speaks on companion planting. After working for years as a gardener, she now works as a garden consultant during the growing season and volunteers at Master Gardener advice clinics at local farmer’s markets. In the winter she […]
Doug Pedwell from the Huron Fringe Birding Festival will be giving a presentation on how we can support our local and migratory birds through gardening.
Learn about how to make herbal tea, herbs to use for herbal tea, Medicinal teas, Kayoki Whiteduck and his horticulture journey, and the Ajashki Food Security and Climate Change Learning Center, a project in Ottawa tackling the problem of food insecurity. THIS IS AN ONLINE MEETING ONLY. Please email us at eggardeners@gmail.com for the link.
Paul Faure McMaster University Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
Cannington Horticultural Society is offering a free workshop for all CHS Youth Members! Step by step guidance and information on how to make a garden journal. A fun workshop geared to the youth members - learn with us and develop your gardening skills. Register with us to attend. Contact via email: canningtonhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com Workshop takes place […]
Darrell Bley will speak about and help you identify pest problems. Darrell is a curator and horticulture instructor at the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture and the winner of the Outstanding Educator of the Year for 2020. Darrell is an instructor and curator of the woody plant collections at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and […]
The speaker for the evening will be Cathy Swain. A long time employee of Van Noort bulbs, Cathy will give a talk on summer and fall flowering bulbs - what's available new and old, and how to plant and enjoy them. There's more to bulbs than just tulips and daffs!
Michelle Goff, a trained horticulturist and judge, will be demonstrating how to create distinctive design types that are part of the mini shows. Workshop participants will then try their had at creating a parallel design. Participants will need to bring their own container, floral supplies and tools needed to create the design. A list of […]
Join us for learning the recipe for a great herb garden by Astrd Maschalla, Master Gardener. In person meeting at Battawa Community Centre
Come and watch us jump ahead into spring! Our board is made up of a very diverse group of gardeners, from professionals to novices and everything in between. We thought we'd try something different and share with everyone some of our own gardening tips & tricks. We'll have a few demonstrations and ideas. Need to […]
District 6 members are invited to our AGM, Hosted by Haldimand Horticultural Society celebrating their 40th Anniversary, attendees are encouraged to wear Red for the Ruby Anniversary or Orange for colour of the year. Speaker is Lorraine Johnson and topic is Bringing more native plants into your garden. There is a Standard Flower show and […]
Morning Session Colin Cassin - A Century of Invasive Species Applying lessons learned from Ontario's most problematic invasive species to the decades ahead. Afternoon Session Sean James - Spreading the Green Gospel Climate change, stronger and less predictable storms, with longer droughts, have many of us seeking to use our gardens to do 'good' for […]
The Wheatley Horticultural Society, in partnership with Chatham-Kent Trails, is excited to invite the public, residents, students and supporters to help us celebrate the grand opening of the Wheatley Arboretum & Learning Trail. This newly created Arboretum and Learning Trail is located behind the Wheatley Arena. The trail is approximately 1.3 kms in length and […]
The Wheatley Horticultural Society, in partnership with Chatham-Kent Trails, is excited to invite the public, residents, students and supporters to help us celebrate the grand opening of the Wheatley Arboretum & Learning Trail. This newly created Arboretum and Learning Trail is located behind the Wheatley Arena. The trail is approximately 1.3 kms in length and […]
Make your own Hypertufa mushrooms for your garden, you can pick your size, just tops, or top and stem. This is being held in Hagersville at Elsies workshop after the AGM.
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