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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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  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

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Tuesday October 9th, 7pm – Cathy Dueck: Youth and the Natural World

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Sept. 11th – Nick and Liz Case: Sustainable Agriculture

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Slight change in plans for our September meeting. Similar topic just different guest speakers! GUEST SPEAKERS: Liz and Nick Case: “Growing Your Own Backyard Vegetables”. Their talk will be accompanied by a power point presentation of some of the gardens … Continue reading

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Dedication in memory of Marg Goode

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  On Thursday July 19th, 2018, members of Lakefield Horticultural and Lakefield Lionesses were joined by family, friends and Mayor Mary Smith (Pictured) to honor Marg Goode. The Society has placed a plaque in the Cenotaph Garden in her Honor. … Continue reading

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We’re officially a BEE City!

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Exciting news! If you attended the meeting in the spring with Susan Chan as our guest you might remember we also had a representative from Bee City Canada in attendance.  She told us about the Bee City program as the … Continue reading

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