June 13th, 6pm – Walkabout at Blossom Hill Nursery Joe and Hazel Cook will give us a tour of their beautiful property in Selwyn Township (Fowler’s Corners) during peak blooming time. They breed and grow Delphiniums and Peonies! (Members from … Continue reading
Garden Tour and Treasure Hunt – Blossom Hill Nursery
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May 9th-Kevin Elchuk, Hostas at Giboshihill
We all love hostas for their easy care. But gone are the days of mass plantings of one variety. There are so many varieties available how can you decide? Kevin and his wife Olga run Giboshihill gardens in Camborne, ON … Continue reading
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Mar 14th, 7:30pm – Kris Dimnik, Kitchen gardens from Asparagus to Pineapples
Kris Dimnik studied landscape horticulture in Vancouver then moved to Ontario to learn how to farm. She has grown organic vegetables and fruits on a commercial scale for 8 years, including; running her own farm business near Guelph, as the … Continue reading
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Tuesday February 14th, 7:30pm – The Flora and Fauna of Newfoundland
Is Newfoundland on your list of places to go? It’s an awe inspiring province filled with rugged beauty, peace and quiet. If you’re wanting to avoid busy touristy areas then the west coast of Newfoundland is the place for you.
In August of 2016, Brenda Ibey and her husband Clayton toured Gros Morne provincial park, Red Bay Labrador and many points in between. Brenda’s eye was tuned into the tiny alpine plants and rugged trees growing in this spectacular province. She will share photos and stories of what they saw on this trip. Clayton was the trip planner and will share more information on the parks and history they saw on their adventure. They will both be available after the talk to answer any other specific questions guests may have for planning their own trip to the rock.
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ield Horticultural Society welcomes you to the Marshland Centre. Free admission and guests are always welcome.
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Nov. 8th: Marcy Adzich, Green-Up-Fruit trees and Vegetable gardening
Urban Orchards is a growing movement throughout the world, where communities strive to address food security and improve pollinator ecology in dense urban environments. Many heritage fruit tree varieties have been lost due to the commercialization of fruit, and some … Continue reading
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Oct. 11th, 7:30pm: Cathy Dueck, Planting for Butterfly’s
Gardens can act as important connection between nature and other natural habitat by offering abundant supplies of nectar. Butterflies will visit any garden, however small, if they can feed from suitable nectar plants and a well thought out garden can attract … Continue reading
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September speaker is Jeff Mason from Mason House Gardens!
Sept 13th: Jeff Mason, Bulbs One of the easiest ways to bring color to an early spring garden is with fall bulbs. It’s as simple as digging a hole and dropping your bulbs in. After a long winter of cold … Continue reading
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Dot Smith-Prize winner!
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Dot Smith (Centre) a long time volunteer of the Lakefield Horticultural Society received the District Service Award at the Horticultural Associations District 4 June celebration June 8th, 2016 (Pictured with Anne Stone, President and Dianne Westlake, District 4 director) Dot … Continue reading
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Tuesday May 10th, 7:30-Frank Kershaw, Miraculous mosses!
May 10th, 7:30pm: Frank Kershaw – Miraculous Mosses for Garden Design! More than just a ground cover, mosses are a diverse plant group offering great utilitarian value as well as stunning design potential. Learn how to identify and use various … Continue reading
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May 10th, Frank Kershaw – Miraculous Mosses for Garden Design
May 10th, 7:30pm Marshland Centre Frank Kershaw – Miraculous Mosses for Garden Design! Gardening season will soon be in full swing. Gardens will be planted by the end of the month with lots of wonderful flowers. BUT-have you thought of … Continue reading
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