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 presents Companion Planting with Durham Master Gardener, Ingrid Janssen. Wonder why some plants grow better next to others? Companion Planting maximizes the efficiency of your garden while increasing productivity, soil nutrients & chasing away pests. Join in the May Flower, Veggie & Design Show. Everyone welcome.
Learn the basics of growing your own plants from seed from seasoned expert Sharon Bognar of The Inn Garden. Sharon will demonstrate methods for successful germination and how to care for young plants including planting mix, when to propagate seeds, lighting, hardening off & damping off. Attendees will take home a vegetable seedling to plant […]
A don't miss event - lots of seeds, seedlings, vendors, speakers, children's activities, lavender products, honey, garden art, refreshments and more. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Co-hosted by Georgina-Brock, Beaverton & Cannington Garden Clubs.
Georgina-Brock Garden Club's first meeting of the year. Join us as Jessica Tong of the York Region food Network discusses food security and how growing vegetables collectively in community gardens meets this growing need. In addition, Courtney Rennie, Senior Project Manager, Parks & Open Space, from the Town of Georgina, outlines the plan for Pefferlaw's […]
Christmas Party & Potluck Dinner. Celebrate our fiscal year end and our members' achievements in 2022. Bring your favourite dish plus your cutlery and plate. Jane Epstein, owner of Branching Out, Port Perry, will demonstrate the making of a seasonal centrepiece.
“Nature Around Us” presented by professional photographer Jim Craigmyle. Jim will share tips on how to improve your photos while adding to your sense of well-being. Also Members' Photography Competition and Craft Fair.
Four years ago, GBGC member, Catherine McNeely began transforming her lakeshore property from a run of the mill cottage lawn into a haven of biodiversity with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Now, 90% of the plants in her yard are native, supporting 50+ species of birds and a huge numbers of pollinators. Catherine received a […]
Gini Sage of the Durham Master Gardeners presents “Shrubs for All Seasons”. Shrubs bring structure, colour and seasonal interest to our perennial beds. We’ll review various shrubs and their outstanding features including the newest offerings available for our area. Also Flower, Vegetable & Design Show
Evelyn Mueller presents “Herbs: Food, Medicine and Everyday Living”. A workshop to learn simple ways to work with herbs; basic common herbs, both wild and cultivated, their preparations, benefits and uses. Find ways to make your own herbal teas, herbal medicine and delicious herbal beverage syrups. Also Flower, Vegetable & Design Show
Foremost Dahlia expert, Marian Jean of Oakridge Dahlias, shares a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Dahlias come in many forms, sizes & colours and are suitable for the shorter Canadian growing season. Handouts will be available. Also June Flower, Vegetable & Design Show
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