Category Archives: Monthly meeting

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

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SOLD OUT: April 11 – Lorraine Johnson “Gardening for Pollinating Insects: Friends not Foes”

Please note: You must pre-register for this talk as space is limited. There will a $10.00 fee to attend. Contact Ceci Leigh for more information. Sold out. Contact Ceci to be put on the waiting list.   Our gardens … Continue reading

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March 14th, 7pm. Primal Patch, Laura and Robert Johnson “Landscaping with the earth in mind.”

Did you know that to manufacture bricks or concrete massive amounts of CO2 emissions are produced? Primal Patch is a new business with sustainability in mind when it comes to garden construction. They use real stone for their patios and … Continue reading

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Tuesday Nov. 8th-7pm: Come celebrate 60 years!!

AGM and 60th Anniversary Celebration Because we are a corporation affiliated under OMAFRA we must hold an Annual meeting each year in which the year’s finances and activities are reported. We will be doing this on Nov. 8th when next … Continue reading

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Oct. 11th, 7pm: Marion Jean, Dahlias

Oakridge Dahlias is located in Port Hope. While they don’t sell from their property, they do offer sales through their website. The remarkable variety and size of Dahlias make them ideal for any sunny, well-drained location. Dahlia flowers come in … Continue reading

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We’re back!! Tuesday Sept. 13th, 7:00pm Vikki Whitney from Griffins Greenhouse

Tuesday September 13th will be our first in person meeting … well …in a long time. We welcome you back! Vikki from Griffins greenhouses will be our guest speaker. “All Fall: Planting and Décor for a Transition into Autumn.”  Bulbs … Continue reading

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New location for June Walkabout: Gardens Plus, Donwood

Garden walkabout UPDATE! For a variety of reasons we have had to change locations for our Garden Walkabout. Instead of going to Blossom Hill Nursery we”ll be going to Gardens Plus in Donwood. Www.gardensplus.ca 6pm Tuesday June 14th. Dawn will … Continue reading

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May 10th, 7pm: Paul Zammit-  The Power of Our Gardens

Members only and space will be limited for this IN-PERSON presentation Pre-registration required. See May newsletter for further details.   The Garden can be a lifelong classroom, a source of physical exercise, our personal therapy and an opportunity for us … Continue reading

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April 12th, 7pm Sean James by Zoom (Members only)

Zoom April 12th: Sean James-Blooms to attract birds and butterflies “Named by Landscape Ontario as 2020 and 2021’s Garden Communicator of the Year, gardening has been Sean James’ hobby and profession for almost 40 years. A graduate of Niagara Parks … Continue reading

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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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