Author Archives: Brenda Ibey
Emma Murphy: Over the Garden Gate-Touring English Gardens
Tuesday Nov. 12th, 7pm In May 2022 Emma and her husband Grant traveled to southern England — not only to see many of the famous gardens (Sissinghurst, Great Dixter etc.) but also some lesser known beautiful private gardens. She’ll share … Continue reading
Oct. 8, 7pm-Laura Keresztesi-Rain Gardens | Green-Up Coordinator, Neighbourhood & Residential Programs.
Do you ever worry about flooding when it rains? Curious about what happens to rain after it hits the ground? Interested in techniques to reduce runoff and keep water clean? As climate change progresses, so too do more frequent and … Continue reading
Sep. 10- Anna Luckai-Natural inks
Tuesday Sept 10th at 7pm Anna Luckai will share her knowledge of using plants for dyes. In this hands-on presentation, Anna provides the knowledge, confidence and spark you need to begin your discovery of the dyeing potential of commonly found … Continue reading
Lakefield in Bloom, Annual Flower Show-Tuesday June 18th 7:00pm
ALL WELCOME! Every year the Society presents an excellent show of our communities beautiful flowers. Many flowers are bursting into bloom at this time of year such as begonias, carnations, pansies, Iris, petunias, phlox, roses, sweet peas, columbines, Canterbury bells, … Continue reading
May 14, 7pm – Tony Spencer, Wildscaping: Explorations in Naturalistic Planting Design
Wildscaping is about using plant-driven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces, filled with beauty and wildlife, to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. Join host Tony Spencer for an encounter with some of the international designers, … Continue reading
Plant sale!! Saturday of the May long weekend
It’s snowing!! It’s windy!! But summer IS coming! I guarantee it!! I know this, because we have our plant sale scheduled! Mark your calendars. Set your alarms! Get there early! Funds raised help us to beautify the village of Lakefield.
Tuesday 7pm Apr. 9 – Ken Brown, Vertical Vegetables
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE This meeting will be held at the Baptist Church on Regent Street in Lakefield. $10.00 Entry fee. Call or email our treasurer Ceci Leigh to purchase a ticket or for more info. 705-930-3604 Space is … Continue reading
Mar. 12 Anna Mizyn, Blooms for butterfly’s
With the increased pressure on the natural habitat our pollinators and butterflies need all the help they can get – Anna will focus on plants that do best in our area and what will assist in attracting the butterflies to … Continue reading
Feb 13-Zoom-Lynne Patenaude, Invasive Species–what can gardeners do?
By Zoom, 7:00pm Escaped garden plants are the number one source of invasive plants in Canada. Learn which common garden plants can escape and invade surrounding natural areas, which native alternatives offer similar beauty, and if you have invasive plants in your … Continue reading
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Feb 13-Zoom-Lynne Patenaude, Invasive Species–what can gardeners do? Escaped garden plants are the number one source of invasive plants in Canada. Learn which common garden plants can escape and invade surrounding natural areas, which native alternatives offer similar beauty, and if you … Continue reading