Category Archives: Monthly meeting
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
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
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
Speakers 2024
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
Nov. 14th, 7pm-Making a winter container with Lynn Lavoie
The Lakefield Horticultural Society invites you to learn about creating winter planters with their guest speaker Lynn Lavoie. The meeting will be held at the Lakefield Marshland Centre, Hague blvd. Tuesday Nov. 14th at 7pm. Lynn will bring along lots … Continue reading
Oct 10th- Kerry Hackett, “Herb Gardens 1.0: Design, Create, Enjoy!
As we all know, nutrition is fundamental to our health and well-being. So too is Herbal Medicine. Like the plants we consume as food, Herbal Medicine improves natural function by providing nourishment and strength, allowing the body to return to … Continue reading
Houseplants – Jennifer Guertin
Join us Tuesday Sept. 12th at 7pm at the Marshland centre to learn about houseplants from experienced gardener Jennifer Guertin.
May 9, 7pm – Denis Orendt, Blue Frog Water Gardens: Ponds and Water features
Learn the basics about pond construction, pond rehabilitation, fountain use as well as plants and proper maintenance from Denis. With 10 years experience he’ll have a wealth of information to share. http://bluefrogwatergardens.ca