This is a ticketed event and will sell out. Call Brenda at The Avant-Garden Shop to reserve your tickets now. 705-743-0068 $10.00 cash only. Our feature speaker for 2020, Sean has been gardening professionally since age sixteen. He is a … Continue reading
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April 14: Sean James – Garden Trends
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March 10: Joe and Hazel Cook – Beekeeping
Well known to LHS members for their amazing peonies and delphiniums, Joe and Hazel will share with us information about their newest passion, beekeeping. Come and hear some interesting facts about honeybees; their habits, hives and care, and also some … Continue reading
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February 11th, 2020 – Marg Burley, Orchids
If you have ever ventured inside the stunning greenhouse at Burley’s Gardens you know what amazing orchids Marg has. Come learn more about these fascinating flowers – proper watering, repotting, when to trim, types of medium, pest control etc. http://www.burleys.ca/
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Nov. 12th, 7:00pm – Leora Berman, The Land Between
As the co-founder of this national charity, Leora has many years of experience in the stewardship of the remaining wilderness in southern Ontario. She will explain why protecting our local area is vital to the continuation of a uniquely diverse environment. … Continue reading
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YouTube channel videos
We’ve had a YouTube channel for a while. Being on CHEX TV fairly often over the years gave us some great content to share! This past summer with the help of Anita Locke we made a short video about our … Continue reading
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Garden Clean Up! Thursday October 10th! 9:30am Cenotaph park
Join us! We could use some extra hands to put the gardens “to bed.” Thursday October 10, starting at 9:30, Cenotaph Park. Bring tools and energy! We’ll supply thanks and appreciation with a touch of laughter! If you need a … Continue reading
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Oct. 8th, Paul LaPorte, Tracing the roots of a native plant
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We know the advantages of growing native plants in our gardens — but — do we ever wonder how they came to flourish in Ontario? Join us at The Marshland Centre, Hague Blvd in Lakefield. 7pm. Guest welcome. Refreshments … Continue reading
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Sept. 10th-Rachel Burrows – Growing and Using herbs
Time to get ready for our fall season of speakers! First up! Rachel Burrows speaking about herbs! Rachel Burrows: Growing and using herbs Learn a little of the History of Herbs – how to grow them successfully and use them … Continue reading
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Flower show in the media
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Thank you to our local media for highlighting the societies 41st Annual Flower Show! Follow highlighted links for video and pictures! CHEX TV-Global aired a really nice piece about the flower show on the news multiple times. Clifford Skarstedt … Continue reading
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August 1st, Summer Flower Show (9:00 – 3:00pm)
There will be a flower show in August held at the Lakefield Scout building. The Scout building is located near the Community centre (Arena). The flower show will be held on the same day as the Lakefield Market, so we … Continue reading
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