OHS Fall Issue of The Dibbler

The Fall issue of The Dibbler is out now!

Our award-winning*, member-driven publication is now available. With “Garden Stories in Black and White” you can cozy up with inspiring and beautiful articles written and illustrated by fellow OHS members. Take a look back at summer with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens, and think ahead to winter with tips for growing edible greens indoors. Read a killer book review and, just in time for Hallowe’en, take a walk through a garden that glows in the moonlight and lurks in the shadows. Learn about one of the lesser-known garden tools and Canada’s first Dominion Botanist. Regular columns include a specially curated list of new titles from the Ottawa Public Library’s collection and a peek inside the garden of an OHS Board member.

Lots to read on these crisp autumn days!

(Available to members by clicking on the button below to download and/or print.)

**The Dibbler* won the “Judge’s Choice Award” in the Publication Competition at the Ontario Horticultural Association’s 2024 Convention.

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Small Space Gardening with Paul Zammit

October Program Speaker Series

Please join us on Tuesday October 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Our talk will begin at 7:30 pm.

You may be thinking of scaling back an existing mature garden or embarking on new gardening adventures in a small townhouse garden – or even on a condo balcony. Either way, there are ways to make the most of your small garden space.

Paul Zammit brings his trademark energy, passion and deep knowledge to the OHS this month with tips, tricks and design concepts you can use to maximize the impact of your small space garden.

Admission:
⋅ There is no charge for OHS members. OHS Members will need to show their membership cards at the door or if you don’t have your card, pleases visit our registration table.
⋅ There is no charge for members of the Ottawa Valley Rock Garden & Horticultural Society (OVRGHS). They may also enter free-of-charge, providing they have proof of membership.
⋅ There is a $10 fee for non-members. Please pay $10 at the door. [Note: Another option for non-members, perhaps consider taking out an OHS membership on-line prior to the event].

We look forward to seeing you all at the Tom Brown Arena.

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2024 OHS Photographic Competition

“Light, flower, camera…action!”

Submission deadline is Thursday October 24th, 2024

Attention all members and photobugs! We are pleased to announce that the theme for the 2024 competition is “The Cinematic Garden”.

Movies and flowers have much in common … romance, symbolism, plots, variety, star-power and, of course, photogenic and emotive beauty!

For a downloadable copy of the detailed competition classes and entry rules, please click on the following link: Rules & More. Submission deadline for entries is October 24, 2024. Winners will be announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in December.

Looking forward to all the wonderful entries for 2024! Good luck to all.

Photo Credit: Larry Chamney, “Anemone” (2023)

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OHS Great Pollinator Garden Awards Contest

Submission Deadline Extended

If you’ve been thinking about entering and just haven’t had the time, this is your big break. The OHS has extended the deadline for submissions to October 30, 2024 (midnight).

The OHS is proud to launch its first ever Great Pollinator Garden Awards Contest. Help celebrate the important work of Ontario’s native pollilnators by planting a pollinator garden.

Pollinators and other insects face many threats these days. Gardeners can make a big difference by planting native and non-native plants to attract them. No matter your garden size, whether it is your front lawn, a shared city street scape or a balcony container garden – you can make a difference.

Nominate yourself or a neighbour using our contest submission form. Participants are to provide details such as a brief description of the garden, a list of native plants, and include up to 3 digital photos. The deadline is now October 30, 2024 (midnight). Prizes for the top entries will be awarded at the AGM in December 2024.

Please click on the button below for full contest details, criteria and the official submission form. We look forward to your entries. Good luck to all participants and happy gardening.

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Tree Trust Canada Winners

Update

Earlier this summer the Ottawa Horticultural Society (OHS) annonced on behalf Tree Trust Canada, the very first Ontario Tree Pageant.

The September 2nd deadline has long passed and we now have an update for our members. Based on 130 online entries, the winners selected are as follows:

• Honorable Mention – Ancient Apple Tree, Georgina Township
• Third Place – White Elm, Perth (Stewart Park)
• Second Place – 380 yr old White Oak, Kingston
• First Place – Great White Oak (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto

Full details about the trees and their amazing histories can be found by clicking this link or checking the offical press release.

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About the Society

The Ottawa Horticultural Society is a non-profit society open to all gardeners – we invite you to join us in sharing our enthusiasm and knowledge of gardening.

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Speakers

Program meetings, most often open to the public, are held every month from September to June. Currently we meet in person and use hybrid technology to live-stream presentations. Check out general event information, past presentations, as well as the upcoming schedule.

Activities

We hold three main plant sales each year – two in the Spring and one in the Fall, all open to the public.

We also have flower shows, a photo competition and garden tours for members, and do community planting work.

Gardening Tips

New to gardening or looking to learn more? Check out our gardening section including our Gardening 101 articles and other gardening information, including a video on growing from seed, and ideas for native plants to consider in your garden.

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*The Dibbler won the “Judge’s Choice Award” in the Publication Competition at the Ontario Horticultural Association’s 2024 Convention.