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.
Georgina-Brock Garden Club - Christmas Party & Potluck Dinner. A great evening of music, a potluck dinner, awards, AGM, raffle prizes and great conversation. Learn how to make and decorate a grapevine wreath and make burlap flowers with Lynne Davidson. Bring your favourite dish to share plus your mug, cutlery and plate.
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.
“How to Start a Cut Flower Garden” by Debbie and Amanda Gordon of Cloverhill Flowers. Starting on vacant land, after eight years of trial, error and success, Debbie and Amanda know a thing or two about growing cut flowers, having built a thriving business. Learn the ins and out of growing cut flowers in your […]
Georgina-Brock Garden Club Plant Auction with auctioneer Kevin McGuckin. A fun and lively event and the main fundraiser for our club. Huge selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, seedlings, veggies and more. Plants generously donated by local garden centres and businesses as well as from members’ gardens. Viewing 6:30 pm, auction starts at 7:00 pm. Bid […]
Evelyn Wolf presents “Insects in our Garden - The Good, The Bad, and the Merely Ugly”. How to identify the insects in our garden in their different life phases accurately for effective control of the harmful ones and protection of the beneficial ones.... using the principles of Integrated Pest Management to control the Bad Guys; […]
Georgina-Brock Garden Club presents Preserving Mature Trees by Toni Ellis of Tree Trust. A passionate talk with photographs focusing on the value and importance of mature trees and why we can’t take them for granted. Toni will give pointers on how homeowners can keep mature trees healthy and explain what Tree Trust is doing to […]
Due to their unique relationship with the land, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation peoples have developed a special knowledge of ecosystems and their own environmental practices. Learn about the Seven Grandfathers Teachings with Heather Charles from the Chippewas of Georgina Island. Also Flower & Vegetable Show.
How to Grow Orchids at Home presented by Eric Lee. Crystal Star Nursery in East Gwillimbury is a local, family-run grower of rare orchids and exotic succulents, hoya, cacti, bonsai and other hard to find tropical plants. Eric has dedicated more than 35 years to growing and hybridizing rare orchids which are shipped to plant […]
Cultured vegetables are usually prepared in the fall for winter consumption. They are delicious and easy to prepare using simple ingredients. Learn about the health benefits of fermented foods and the importance to your micro-biome. Georgia will demonstrate her sour cabbage recipe using a traditional fermentation method of food preservation. Also Photography Competition Show. Everyone welcome
Georgina-Brock Garden Club, Christmas Potluck, AGM & Seasonal Demonstration. Elysia Harvey of Emerald Grove Designs will demonstrate a seasonal design.
