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.

“Fighting the Triffids” with Sean James

Online meeting

We love plants, but some of the plants we love are a bit too enamoured with our natural areas. They’re not native to Canada and they move aggressively into our wild spaces. There ARE non-natives that are fine in our gardens! We’ll talk about which plants we’d like to avoid and some better options – […]

Free

“Gardens of Mexico” with Wolfegang Bonham

Online meeting

Several winters ago landscape designer Wolfegang Bonham of Peace, Love, and Landscaping had the opportunity to visit a variety of ecosystems while traveling solo for 2 months throughout Mexico on his motorcycle. Each day he discovered new gardens and new plants. Let's join Wolfe on a pictorial journey through Los Jardines de Mexico! This presentation will […]

Dwarf & Unusual Evergreens in the Landscape

Online meeting

Leaside Garden Society - Speaker Series September 2023: Leaside Garden Society invites you to the Speaker Series on September 14th, 2023. Our special guest is Jim Lounsbery.  The topic is Dwarf & Unusual Evergreens in the Landscape Meeting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Leaside Garden Society always welcomes Guests and New Members to join the Society for our […]

Falling for Autumn: Planting for the Fall

Online meeting

Leaside Garden Society Speaker Series presents: Falling for Autumn Planting for the Fall With Guest Speaker: Paul Gellatly Thursday May 11, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom         Falling for Autumn… Planting with an extended season in mind. Autumn is the time of year when every leaf becomes a flower. When many gardeners […]

“Berrylicious – Growing Berries for Fun, Food and Wild Friends ” with Cathy Kavassalis

Online meeting

Berries and berry-like fruit can make wonderful additions to any landscape, terrace or balcony. Join us to learn the basics of berry culture and get the names of a few trusted varieties with Cathy Kavassalis, a passionate gardener and conservationist. This presentation will be online via google meet.  Please email eggardeners@gmail.com to receive the link […]

“Growing Healthy Organic Fruit Trees: Secrets to Success” with Susan Poizner

Online meeting

Join Susan Poizner in this fruit tree care workshop, where she will share tried-and-true secrets to success in growing healthy, successful organic fruit trees. This presentation will be online via google meet.  Please email eggardeners@gmail.com to receive the link to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no fee.  

“Native Orchid Ecology and Conservation” with Dr. Dennis Whigham

Online meeting

Dennis is the Founding Director of the North American Orchid Conservation Center with a goal of assuring the survival of all native orchids in the U.S. and Canada.  The presentation will focus on the ecology of native orchids, the foundation upon which NAOCC stands, and the approach that NAOCC uses to reach its goals. This […]

Free

AGM and speaker on Horticultural Therapy

Online meeting

Nancy Lee-Colibaba will present An Intro to Horticultural Therapy along with our AGM and swearing in our new executive. Zoom link, email burlhortsoc@gmail.com

May General Meeting with Guest Speaker Niki Jabbour, “Veggie Garden Remix”

Online meeting

Guest Speaker: Niki Jabbour Topic: Veggie Garden Remix  Best-selling author Niki Jabbour invites you to shake up your vegetable garden with an intriguing array of awesome vegetables from around the world. From cucamelons to burr gherkins, ground cherries to snake gourds and much more. Be prepared to have your mind expanded and catch Jabbour’s contagious enthusiasm for […]

$5.00

April General Meeting with Guest Speaker Marie-Claude Limoges, “Montreal Botanical Garden”

Online meeting

Guest Speaker: Marie-Claude Limoges Topic: Montreal Botanical Garden  This is the fifth and final stop on our virtual cross-country tour of botanical gardens  Founded in 1931, the Montreal Botanical Garden (www.espacepourlavie.ca) is a world-renowned destination for horticulturists. With a collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out […]

Free