Master Gardener Chat:  “Much Ado About Mulch”, Nancy Burnett Speaker Presentation: “Native Trees and Shrubs for Urban Gardens and Landscapes”, by Sean Fox.  Sean is Manager of Horticulture and Curator of Collections & Conservation at the University of Guelph Arboretum. He is also the in-house Botanist & Seed Acquisition Specialist for Verbinnen’s Nursery; one of […]

Master Gardener Chat: “Identifying and Controlling Weeds”, Nancy Burnett Speaker Presentation:  “Garden Myths” by Robert Pavlis.  Robert is a well-known speaker, educator, and self-professed “plantaholic”, with over 40 years of gardening experience in Southern Ontario.  As the owner and head gardener of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden, he grows 3,000 varieties of plants. […]

Master Gardener Chat:  Planting Vegetables, Chat Leader TBD Speaker Presentation:  “Hostas and Other Perennials” by Shirley Koch.  Shirley, owner of Riverbend Hostas west of Listowel, will share her secrets about raising hostas and other perennials. In-person meeting, subject to change to Zoom due to Covid-19.  Check Garden Stratford Facebook for updates. Interested in joining Garden […]

Master Gardener Chat:  “Fall Gardening”, Leslye Glover Speaker Presentation:  “Drying and Arranging Summer and Fall Flowers”, by Debra O'Connor.  Debra operates the Garden in Harrington, a farm gate stand.  She will do a demonstration using common garden flowers. In-person meeting, subject to change to Zoom due to Covid-19.  Check Garden Stratford Facebook for updates. Interested […]

Master Gardener Chat:  “Fall Harvest”, Bernice Barratt Speaker Presentation:  “Water Plants for Ponds” by Isa Webb.  Isa operates The Bloomin Bog, an award-winning water garden center, promoting “water in every garden”.  Her talk will focus on plants and water gardens - even on a balcony. In-person meeting, subject to change to Zoom due to Covid-19.  […]

Speaker Presentation:  “Toronto Botanical Garden” by Roger Gettig.  Roger is the new Curator of Horticulture at Toronto Botanical Garden, Roger plays a key role in planning and managing TBG gardens, as well as conducting public outreach. In-person meeting, subject to change to Zoom due to Covid-19.  Check Garden Stratford Facebook for updates. Interested in joining Garden […]

Garden Stratford Meeting Garden Chat:  “Favourite Seed Varieties” Speaker Presentation:  “Houseplants to Consider” by Jim Mabee, Judge, OHA District 10 Open to all; free admission.  Program is subject to change. Interested in joining Garden Stratford?  Go to Membership at www.gardenstratford.org, or join at the meeting.

Garden Chat:  “Gardening on a ‘New Build’ Lot” Speaker Presentation:  “Uncommon Vegetables; Common Pests”, Prof. Amy Turnbull, Fanshawe College, London Open to all; free admission.  Interested in joining Garden Stratford?  Go to Membership at www.gardenstratford.org, or join at the meeting. Program is subject to change.