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Isabel Morris Park

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In October of 1984, the The Village of Lakefield passed a motion to rename the park behind the Community Centre, alongside the marina “The Isabel Morris Park.” So who was Isabel Morris? Isabel Millage (Morris) was Ed Millage and Nettie Watterbury’s daughter. … Continue reading

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March 13th: Susan Chan – Designing a pollinator garden

  NEW START TIME: 7:00PM LAKEFIELD MARSHLAND CENTRE   Mar. 13th-Sue Chan: Pollinator Garden Design Sue Chan is our local “bee expert.”  We’re thrilled to have her back. Her enthusiasm for these little pollinators is contagious!  Sue will talk about … Continue reading

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Pollinator garden

In 2017 some members of the Lakefield Horticultural Society, established, with the permission of Selwyn Township, a pollinator garden in the southwest corner of Isabel Morris Park. A pollinator garden is one which provides food and nesting sites for pollinators … Continue reading

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Marion Robertson

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We are sad to report that dear Marion Robertson has passed away. She was 97! You might remember her attending in her later years with Marg Goode (late). They couldn’t do much gardening anymore at that time but still loved … Continue reading

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Feb. 13th – 7:00PM Marjut Mickels, California Dreamin

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Feb. 13th – Marjut Mickels: California dreamin Marjut and her husband recently spent time in California touring some beautiful gardens. They visited San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco Conservatory, Huntington Botanical Gardens, Getty Museum and Garden and in Arizona: Phoenix … Continue reading

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Nov. 14th meeting, 7:30pm – Anna Mizyn, Cacti and Succulents for the garden

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Born and raised in Poland, Anna moved to Canada in 1989. She and her husband grow many different varieties of plants with a focus on the unusual! This evening she’ll share her vast experience on cacti and succulents that survive, … Continue reading

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Oct. 10th meeting – Tracy Logan, Native plants for both wet and dry landscapes

Oct. 10 – Tracy Logan, Native plants for both wet and dry landscapes Tracy Logan will be speaking about how to incorporate native species into your gardens and landscape. Learn how to enhance your garden’s habitat and food source for … Continue reading

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Pollinator garden launch a success!

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We had a very successful Bee garden opening in Isabel Morris park Tuesday Sept. 5th. It was “The Bees Knees!”   Caley Bedore from Chex Daily was on hand to film a segment for CHEX TV. It will air tonight … Continue reading

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Summer Flower Show – August 3rd, Scout Building 9-3pm Lakefield

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The Lakefield  Horticultural Society presents its annual Summer Flower Show Thursday August 3rd 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Lakefield Scout building (next to the Community Centre) 13 Water street N. in Lakefield. FREE admission! Donations gladly accepted by this charitable … Continue reading

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Garden Tour and Treasure Hunt – Blossom Hill Nursery

June 13th, 6pm – Walkabout at Blossom Hill Nursery Joe and Hazel Cook will give us a tour of their beautiful property in Selwyn Township (Fowler’s Corners) during peak blooming time. They breed and grow Delphiniums and Peonies! (Members from … Continue reading

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