Pre-Registration required. Contact information for President Dianne Tedford, will be available in your yearbook or in the monthly newsletter.
Joe and Hazel Cook are well known to the gardening community for their Peonies and Delphiniums. Also beekeeping has been keeping them very busy. And in 2019-2020 they turned 14 acres of land into a wildflower meadow for birds and pollinators! There will be lots of space for us to wander around and see Joe and Hazels many accomplishments.
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 to do our part to help support the precious planet.
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 School of Horticulture, a Master Gardener, writer, and teacher, Sean focuses on eco-gardening techniques, which makes sense since he grew up surrounded by nature near Crawford Lake in Campbellville. He has spoken from the Maritimes to Seattle and landscaped from Nova Scotia to California. Sean has had the honour to be part of creating the new Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide, the Grow-Me-Me-Instead guide, the Ontario Horticultural Apprenticeship Curriculum and the national Red Seal Occupational Standard, and the Master Gardeners Reference Manual. He has participated in chairing the Environmental Stewardship Committee for Landscape Ontario, the Environmental Committee for the Perennial Plant Association, moderating the Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook page, judging the All-American Selections garden competition and Hamilton’s Monarch Awards. He has been the Ontario spokesperson for Garden Days Canada, He has appeared on many radio shows and on television. Sean owns ‘Sean James Consulting & Design’ and instructs at Mohawk College.”
This is a members only event. If you’d like to join our society, click on our membership link at the top of this page for contact info. Your membership will qualify you access to all of our meetings and garden tours for this year! We’ll worth it!
ZOOM March 8th:
Molly & Alex Shannon from Canadian Succulents in Uxbridge
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 the University of Guelph. During her time as a student, she thoroughly enjoyed working as a summer gardener at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Since graduating, she has learned lots from staffingthe perennial and nursery sections of garden centres, working in landscaping and launching her garden design business.
Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs and it’s easy to understand why. Hydrangeas are showy, versatile andadaptable. However, to get the best out of your hydrangeas there are a few factors to consider – most importantly, the variety that you are growing. We will discuss the main types and how to maintain them, for a recurring dazzling display!
Members will receive a link to this Zoom talk prior to the meeting. It will also be posted on our Facebook page.
Oct. 19: Matt & Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts
We’ll meet virtually using Zoom.
(Watch for an email with login instructions.)
Trees..trees…trees! Matt and Tracy are the tree experts! They’ll share with us their extensive knowledge of trees. Tips on choosing the right tree for your property. Trees to attract wildlife. Trees for beautiful fall colour. Pest control. And tips on care and pruning.
Logan Tree Experts is a professional, full service tree care company offering tree planting, pruning, removal and more. They work with their clients to care for their trees in a safe, efficient and ethical manner while educating and raising awareness of proper tree care.
Proudly serving Peterborough and the Kawarthas!
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This is a ticketed event and will sell out. Call Brenda at The Avant-Garden Shop to reserve your tickets now. 705-743-0068 $10.00 cash only. Our feature speaker for 2020, Sean has been gardening professionally since age sixteen. He is a … Continue reading
Well known to LHS members for their amazing peonies and delphiniums, Joe and Hazel will share with us information about their newest passion, beekeeping. Come and hear some interesting facts about honeybees; their habits, hives and care, and also some … Continue reading
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/
