Category Archives: Monthly meeting

Mar 14th, 7:30pm – Kris Dimnik, Kitchen gardens from Asparagus to Pineapples

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Brenda Ibey

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

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Brenda Ibey

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. … Continue reading →

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Nov. 8th: Marcy Adzich, Green-Up-Fruit trees and Vegetable gardening

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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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Tuesday May 10th, 7:30-Frank Kershaw, Miraculous mosses!

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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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Extra special speaker!! April 12th, Darren Heimbecker from Whistling Gardens

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

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April 12th: Darren Heimbecker from Whistling Gardens-Building Canada’s Newest Botanical Garden Admission $7.00 advance tickets necessary. Limited seating remains (03-31-16) Contact Pam Chellew to reserve (705-657-3072) The presentation will cover some of the latest woody plant introductions and a light … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Feb. 9th, Linda Cardona – Photography in the Garden

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Brenda Ibey

Feb. 9th: Linda Cardona, Photography in the garden Photography is a growing hobby and many gardeners love to share pictures of their wonderful successes in their gardens. But sometimes they just don’t turn out right. And once the bloom is … Continue reading →

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Nov 10th: Winter arrangements with Lynn Dunford from VanGogh Flowers

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Brenda Ibey

Nov 10th: Winter arrangements with Lynn Dunford from VanGogh Flowers Lynn is the designer at VanGogh flowers in Peterborough. She spends her days choosing flowers to sell and creates beautiful arrangements for sale and delivery. Lynn will bring along a … Continue reading →

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