Category Archives: Monthly meeting

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/

More Galleries | Comments Off on February 11th, 2020 – Marg Burley, Orchids

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

Posted in Monthly meeting | Comments Off on Nov. 12th, 7:00pm – Leora Berman, The Land Between

Oct. 8th, Paul LaPorte, Tracing the roots of a native plant

This gallery contains 1 photo.

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

More Galleries | Comments Off on Oct. 8th, Paul LaPorte, Tracing the roots of a native plant

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

More Galleries | Comments Off on Sept. 10th-Rachel Burrows – Growing and Using herbs

Tea money to lettuce!

A great project in Lakefield that is supported by many including by our guests who attend our meetings. After each meeting we have tea and refreshments. Donations received for these treats goes to support this program!   Lakefield Youth Nurture … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on Tea money to lettuce!

May 14th, 7:00pm – Leslie Abram: Small wonders

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Using a macro lens, Leslie Abram has captured extraordinary images of many of the smallest creatures in our gardens. Leslie has stories to go along with the photos, stories of how animals live, act and adapt. Her observations and images … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on May 14th, 7:00pm – Leslie Abram: Small wonders

April 9th, 7pm – Paul Zammit: Rethinking beauty – SOLD OUT!

Inspiring gardeners in a changing world.  “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Whether it is the first snowdrop after a long winter, or the last rose of summer – if it makes you smile, it belongs in your garden! … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on April 9th, 7pm – Paul Zammit: Rethinking beauty – SOLD OUT!

March. 12th Melissa Spearing: Covering the ground 

New ideas for low maintenance ways to deal with spaces in the sun and shade. Ground Covers Unlimited is a well-established perennial nursery, located in Bethany, Ontario, Canada, servicing garden centres, landscape contractors and architects, rewholesale nurseries, municipalities and ecological … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on March. 12th Melissa Spearing: Covering the ground 

Feb. 12th Heather Ray, Peterborough Green-Up: Rain Gardens

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Feb 12, 2019 newsletter Unfortunately due to inclement weather, this talk was cancelled. BUT-Good news!  Heather will make a shorter presentation at our Spring flower show in June. Feb. 12th Heather Ray, Peterborough Green-Up: Rain Gardens, 7pm Heather Ray works … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on Feb. 12th Heather Ray, Peterborough Green-Up: Rain Gardens

Nov. 13th, 7pm – Anna VanMaris from Parklane Landscapes:  Rain Garden design

This gallery contains 4 photos.

  Anna is the President of Parklane Landscapes. She grew up in the industry, learning the ropes from her Father, Casey van Maris, who started the business in 1958. Parklane Landscapes has been promoting sustainable landscape practices in all forms. Primarily … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on Nov. 13th, 7pm – Anna VanMaris from Parklane Landscapes:  Rain Garden design