Author Archives: Brenda Ibey

February 8th, 2022, 7pm: Lynn Lavoie, Dazzling Hydrangeas – How to Get Them and Keep Them!

Lynn Lavoie is an ardent plant enthusiast, who owns and runs Monarch Garden Design. Her botanical zeal led to a late change in occupation. After a long career as a chemist, Lynn went back to school to study horticulture at … Continue reading

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Oct. 19: Matt & Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts-7pm

Oct. 19: Matt & Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts We’ll meet virtually using Zoom. (Watch for an email with login instructions.) Trees..trees…trees!  Matt and Tracy are the tree experts! They’ll share with us their extensive knowledge of trees.  Tips on … Continue reading

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Walk-about – Anna’s perennials, Tuesday Sept. 14th, 6pm

Looking back at the list of “Walk-abouts” we had planned for this year ….we’ve not been able to successfully get out! Covid restrictions and bad weather have held us back.   Well we’re not giving up! We hope next Tuesday, … Continue reading

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April 14: Sean James – Garden Trends

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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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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