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SUMMARY:Starting Native Tree Seeds for the Canadensis Native Tree Project
DESCRIPTION:Starting Native Tree Seeds for the Canadensis Native Tree Project \nFor OHS members interested in starting and growing native tree seeds from some of the less common species native to the Ottawa area\, seeds will be available ahead of the OHS meeting on Tuesday\, October 27 for volunteers who wish to grow trees for 2027. From 7:00 to 7:30 pm\, please visit our table to pick up your seeds along with instructions and guidance on how to plant\, grow\, and care for them. \nThe Canadensis Native Tree Project invites volunteers to grow less common and rare native tree species that will be planted across Ottawa to help increase the biodiversity of our urban tree canopy. With leadership and volunteer support from the Ottawa Horticultural Society\, the Canadensis Botanical Garden Society\, the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club\, and the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library — and participation from organizations such as the Ottawa Stewardship Council\, Master Gardeners of Ottawa‑Carleton\, the Gloucester Horticultural Society\, and others — dozens of uncommon native trees are being grown to heights of two to three feet and donated to community reforestation projects throughout the city. \nThis year\, the native tree seeds and nuts available for volunteers include Ironwood (Hop hornbeam)\, Cherry birch\, Bitternut hickory\, and Ohio buckeye. Please stop by our table at St. Mark’s Church on Tuesday\, October 27 between 7:00 and 7:30 pm\, just before the regularly scheduled Speakers Series presentation featuring Emma Terrell\, to receive your sprouted seeds and detailed care instructions for these baby trees. \nWe look forward to your help in growing native trees for Ottawa’s tree canopy in the coming year.
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/starting-native-tree-seeds-for-the-canadensis-native-tree-project/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canadensis Native Tree Project (CNTP),Native Tree Seeds / Seedlings,Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T190000
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SUMMARY:Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
DESCRIPTION:September 22:  In-person:  A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton  \nInteresting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton  \nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group of experience Master Gardeners who will share their insights on a range of timely and practical gardening themes.  From tackling common garden challenges to exploring new trends and techniques\, this session promises something for everyone.  There will also be plenty of time for audience questions-- come curious and ready to learn from the best! \nSpeaker profiles \nMary Crawford: Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton  \n \nMary joined Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2020 and finds this group to be an excellent match for her lifelong passion for the natural world and sharing that passion with others. She enjoys making presentations as well as writing articles for Trowel Talk and publications such as Fifty-Five Plus. Topics range from precision pruning and starting herb gardens to the history of traditional tobacco and the beauty of New York’s High Line park. She has come to realize you never know where plant love will lead you. \nOdette McIntyre: Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton \n \nOdette’s passion for horticulture began in Ste. Anne de Beaupré\, Québec. working alongside her father in the family garden. She studied in plant science and ecology at the Institut de Technologie Agricole. After graduating\, she worked at the Montréal Botanical Garden for four years before moving to Toronto\, where she served in a York Region municipality until retirement. \nOdette’s gardening career has focused on sustainability and cold-climate production\, experimenting with plant varieties and cultivation techniques. She joined Master Gardeners in 2013 in Toronto. Since relocating to Ottawa to be closer to her grand-daughters\,Odette has shared her knowledge through presentations and workshops to several local gardening groups\, the Ottawa Public Library Gardening Programs\, the Ottawa Home & Garden Show and other community events. She is now the Coordinator of meetings for the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton. \nLee Ann Smith: Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton \n \nLee Ann is rather unique among Master Gardeners (MG): unlike most Master Gardeners\, she did not grow up under the guidance of a gardener. Both her parents hated all forms of yard work and her sister declares that any hole she digs for a plant is a grave! Despite the rough start\, Lee Ann has been happily creating gardens both at home in Richmond and at her cottage for over 40 years. \nWhen she isn’t gardening\, Lee Ann is writing\, often about gardening. She is the author of two non-fiction history books\, many magazine articles\, and is also an award-winning poet. \n*********************************************** \nDiscover the Full 2026 Speaker Lineup \nWe invite you to explore inspiring season of presentations curated by our Speaker Series Program Leads. Follow the link below to view the complete lineup of speakers\, learn about their areas of expertise\, and dive into their profiles. It’s a remarkable collection of voices shaping the horticultural conversation in Ottawa and beyond. \nView the Speaker Series 2026 Program
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/interesting-perspectives-wisdom-from-the-master-gardeners-of-ottawa-carleton-mgoc/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142659Z
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SUMMARY:Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers
DESCRIPTION:June 16:  In-person presentation by Nancy MacDonald\, Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton and member of the Ottawa Horticultural Society \nCulinary Delights with Herbs and Edible Flowers \n                      \nNancy MacDonald\, Master Gardener\, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way.  Join us for a flavorful gardening talk that explores the culinary magic of herbs and edible flowers. Learn how to grow\, harvest and use these aromatic and colorful plants to elevate your cooking and add beauty to your plate. You'll discover creative ways to incorporate garden-fresh ingredients into everyday meals and special occasions. \nSpeaker profileNancy MacDonald grew up on a farm on PEI and learned the practical aspects of gardening from her parents. Her love of flowers came from spending time in her grandmother’s beautiful mixed garden. After 42 years of a very fulfilling nursing career\, Nancy’s thoughts turned to retirement and volunteer opportunities. She has been a member of the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton for 15 years.  As a Master Gardener\, Nancy completed the Pollinator Steward Certification in 2024. She is a member of the Ottawa Horticultural Society and continues to enjoy her small suburban garden and the birds\, bees and butterflies that visit. She also enjoys making flavorful recipes in her kitchen using herbs and edible flowers from her garden. \n*********************************************** \nDiscover the Full 2026 Speaker Lineup \nWe invite you to explore inspiring season of presentations curated by our Speaker Series Program Leads. Follow the link below to view the complete lineup of speakers\, learn about their areas of expertise\, and dive into their profiles. It’s a remarkable collection of voices shaping the horticultural conversation in Ottawa and beyond. \nView the Speaker Series 2026 Program
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/culinary-delights-with-herbs-edible-flowers/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T210000
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SUMMARY:A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity: How a Detector Dog and His Handler Work Together on This Important Issue
DESCRIPTION:In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin\, Food\, Plant and Animal K9 Officer\, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) \n \nJoin us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada's environment and agriculture.  In this unique presentation\, a CBSA officer-- partnered with a highly trained detector dog-- will demonstrate how they work together to prevent the introduction of invasive pests\, plant diseases and prohibited soil or plant materials at our borders.  Learn about the critical role these canine teams play in protecting our gardens\, farms and ecosystems from biosecurity threats and discover what you can do to support this vital mission. \nSpeaker ProfileMatt Morin\, an experienced Food\, Plant and Animal K9 Officer with expertise in the subject of importation of food and plants\, has over 15 years experience sharing his knowledge with various audiences.  Over these past several years\, he has delivered  demonstrations and educational talks to a wide range of audiences\, including the public at universities\, high schools\, fairs and other community events as well as internal stakeholders at CBSA. His experience and engaging presentation style have helped raise awareness about the importance of biosecurity and the role of border services in protecting Canada's agriculture and environment. \n*********************************************** \nDiscover the Full 2026 Speaker Lineup \nWe invite you to explore inspiring season of presentations curated by our Speaker Series Program Leads. Follow the link below to view the complete lineup of speakers\, learn about their areas of expertise\, and dive into their profiles. It’s a remarkable collection of voices shaping the horticultural conversation in Ottawa and beyond. \nView the Speaker Series 2026 Program
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/a-team-approach-to-protecting-canadas-biosecurity-how-a-detector-dog-and-his-handler-work-together-on-this-important-issue/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260305T131936Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Life: How Some Organizations in Ottawa Are Addressing The Food Insecurity Gap
DESCRIPTION:This panel of community leaders\, experts and speakers from the Ottawa area\, who are actively working to address food insecurity in our community\, will be joining us to share some important and encouraging information. Learn how innovative gardening initiatives\, urban agriculture and special community partnerships are helping to bridge the food gap. Discover how horticulture can play a vital role in creating a more equitable and sustainable food system and how dedication\, commitment and hope can help fill the food insecurity gap. \nPeter TilleyCEO\, Ottawa Mission \n \nPeter Tilley has been the CEO of The Ottawa Mission since June 2013. The Ottawa Mission is one of Canada’s largest and most innovative downtown shelters for the homeless\, providing a full range of services to those in its sector. \nPrior to The Mission\, Peter served for 14 years as the Executive Director of the Ottawa \nFood Bank\, leading that organization to become recognized as one of the most visible\, progressive and respected food banks in Canada. \nPeter has served as a part-time professor at Algonquin College\, where he taught Non-profit Management and Strategic Planning & Leadership. Peter was a 2012 and 2017 Ontario Premier’s Award nominee; in 2017\, he was recognized as one of Algonquin College’s top Alumnus members at its 50-year celebration ceremony. \nHe currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Ottawa Inner City Health and is on the board of the Alliance To End Homelessness Ottawa.  Peter volunteers with several Ottawa-based organizations. \nHe is the Father to an amazing daughter\, Samantha\, and has recently been blessed with a beautiful granddaughter\, Skylar. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nNelson CoyleCarlington Community Health Centre (Board Director) and Founding Member of the Healthful Food Working Group   \n \nNelson Coyle is an agricultural economist and a retired professional agrologist. He held policy and communications roles at the Canadian Dairy Commission\, Chicken Farmers of Canada\, the House of Commons office of the federal NDP Agriculture and Food critic and the National Farmers Union. He grew up on a small egg and market garden farm near Roseneath in Eastern Ontario. He has had an allotment garden on Kilborn Avenue for 40 years and began volunteering as a gardener in the community after early retirement in 2011. He is a founding member of the Healthful Food Working Group which is a joint project of the Carlington Community Association and the Carlington Community Health Centre. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCarla De CiccioDirector of Marketing\, Growcer  \n \nCarla De Ciccio leads marketing at Growcer\, where she helps scale purpose-driven initiatives that make local food production more accessible and sustainable. With nearly 15 years of experience across technology\, higher education\, and healthcare\, she has focused her career on growing organizations that drive social impact. Carla holds an MBA in Innovation and \nEntrepreneurship from the University of Ottawa and believes the most meaningful work happens when communities\, ideas\, and people grow together. \n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCecilia Lee:  Ottawa Horticultural Society Board Member and Co-coordinator of the Community Impact Program \n \nCecilia Lee\, is an Ottawa Horticultural Society Board member who has played a key role in the past year in co-leading the Society's Community Impact Program\, where financial assistance has been provided to various organizations in Ottawa\, some of which involve community gardens where food is being shared with food banks and those in need. Her interest in gardening stems from childhood where her family had a home garden to grow produce not easily found in the Maritimes\, where she grew up. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nTom Robson:  Coordinator\, Community Harvest Farm (Ottawa Food Bank) \n \nTom Robson has played a key role in the Community Harvest Farm coordination the operations for the past 6 growing seasons. The Community Harvest Farm\, one of the Ottawa Food Bank's active programs\, produces over 150\,000 lbs of mixed produce per season\, to increase the quality and quantity of fresh and healthy food that is being distributed to emergency food programs across Ottawa. Moreover\, the farm is “people-powered”  by engaging over 1\,100 volunteers per season\, who collectively provide over 5\,000 hours of service to support the farm's goals. Prior to the Community Harvest\, Tom spent many seasons working for vegetable farms in the charitable and education sectors. \n********************************* \nDiscover the Full 2026 Speaker LineupWe invite you to explore inspiring season of presentations curated by our Speaker Series Program Leads. Follow the link below to view the complete lineup of speakers\, learn about their areas of expertise\, and dive into their profiles. It’s a remarkable collection of voices shaping the horticultural conversation in Ottawa and beyond. \nView the Speaker Series 2026 Program
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/food-for-life-how-some-organizations-in-ottawa-are-addressing-the-food-insecurity-gap/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260302T200122Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Sprout Something New at the OHS Seed Swap!  \n\nIntegrated into our March Speaker Series on evening of March 24\, 2026\, from 6:45 - 7:30 pm\, the OHS will also be hosting its annual "Seed Swap!"\n\n\nSwap your extra seeds\, or simply come explore! Veggie and food‑plant seeds especially encouraged. Packaged\, labelled seeds appreciated\, but not required.
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/seed-swap-2/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seed Event,Speaker Series 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20251022T183659Z
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SUMMARY:AGM & Holly Jolly Social
DESCRIPTION:Your Invitation to the OHS Holly Jolly Social \nMembers\, please join us for our annual holiday social and AGM on Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church. \nIt’s the perfect time to bring out the bling\, slip into your favourite festive outfit\, and sparkle with holiday cheer. Celebrate friendships old and new while enjoying a spread of delicious holiday appetizers\, desserts\, and beverages. Please bring a festive finger food to share! \nThe evening will feature decorated tables\, awards\, door prizes\, and plenty of seasonal treats. Together\, during our AGM\, we’ll look back on the highlights of the past year\, celebrate some special volunteers and get a glimpse of what’s ahead. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you there!
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/agm-and-christmas-social-2025/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T210000
DTSTAMP:20251022T183701Z
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SUMMARY:The Native Bees In Our Backyards
DESCRIPTION: * Effective September 23rd\, all in-person presentations will be held at St. Mark's church\, 1606 Fisher Avenue\, Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.* OHS online presentations will be streamed live via Zoom (link provided to members in the Grapevine newsletter)\, and later posted on the OHS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.* Presentations begin at 7:30 PM\, following the OHS announcements and refreshment period from 7:00-7:30 PM. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nIn-person meeting presentation: Dr. Jessica Forrest\, Associate Professor\, Faculty of Science (Biology Department)\, University of Ottawa \nEastern Canada is home to approximately 400 species of native bees. Many of these species manage to coexist with us in our cities and farmlands\, visiting flowers and pollinating both crops and wild plants. Yet these native bees often labour in obscurity\, while non-native honey bees receive most of the attention and credit. In this talk\, Dr. Forrest will discuss the life histories and floral requirements of wild bees\, highlighting the diversity of bees that occur\, often unnoticed\, in urban settings. She will end her talk with some tips on how gardeners and homeowners can become better acquainted with and support the native bees and other pollinators in our backyards. \n  \nBioDr. Jessica Forrest is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Ottawa\, where her lab (https://forrestlab.wordpress.com/) conducts research on the ecology and evolution of wild pollinators\, especially native bees\, and their interactions with plants. Jessica teaches upper-level ecology courses\, in French and English\, and serves as Co-Director of the Biology Department’s graduate program. She is also a subject-matter editor at the journal Ecology. She and her students (and her dog\, Oscar) do field work in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and in the many green spaces—agricultural\, urban\, and natural—around Ottawa. \n 
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/presentation-the-native-bees-in-our-backyards/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20251022T183704Z
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SUMMARY:Fusion® Gardening
DESCRIPTION:* Effective September 23rd\, 2025\, all in-person presentations will be held at St. Mark's church\, 1606 Fisher Avenue\, Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.* OHS online presentations will be streamed live via Zoom (link provided to members in the Grapevine newsletter)\, and later posted on the OHS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.* Presentations begin at 7:30 PM\, following the OHS announcements and refreshment period from 7:00-7:30 PM.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nIn-person meeting with online presentation: Sean James\, Horticulturist\, Master Gardener\, and owner of Sean James Consulting and Design.   \nFusion® Gardening:Encouraged by many municipalities and regions\, Fusion Gardening®  blends LID (rainwater handling) with xeriscaping (drought-tolerant gardening) and enfolds plantings to enhance biodiversity. One of the main foci of this style is to engage the public with beauty. Since it so important that property owners take up this gauntlet\, Sean James will address the backbone of each of these disciplines\, and discuss how to do each artfully. With climate change\, storms are becoming stronger and less predictable. Droughts are getting longer. Many of us seek to use our gardens to do ‘Good’ for biodiversity. Fusion Gardening® does all these things by minimizing water use\, keeping the water that falls on our property ON our property\, and\, through the favoring of native and wildlife-supporting plant choices\, this method of gardening supports the life that visits our yards. \n \nBio: Sean owns ‘Sean James Consulting & Design’. Named by Landscape Ontario as 2020 and 2021’s Garden Communicator of the Year\, gardening has been Sean James’ passion and profession for over 40 years.  A graduate of Niagara Parks School of Horticulture\, a Master Gardener\, writer\, and teacher\, Sean focuses on eco-gardening techniques. He has spoken at events from the Maritimes to Seattle and landscaped from Switzerland to California. He had the honor of being part of creating many important reference tools for landscapers\, gardeners and educational institutions. He has chaired the Environmental Stewardship Committee for Landscape Ontario and the Environmental Committee for the Perennial Plant Association and has been featured on radio and television\, including filling in for Paul Zammit occasionally on CBC’s ‘The Gardening Show’.” ~
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/presentation-fusion-gardening/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20251027T202929Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Eco Fair
DESCRIPTION:* Effective September 23rd\, 2025\, this Mini Eco Fair will be held at St. Mark's church\, 1606 Fisher Avenue\,  Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \n  \nBe sure to arrive a little early on Tuesday October 28\, the same night that well-known gardendesigner Sean James will be presenting his talk. OHS has also organized a little eco-fair thatsame night. \nMembers who attend this in-person meeting will be able to participate in an indoor plant exchange. Bring a plant\, trade a plant\, so remember to bring one with you. We are also fortunate to welcome the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library\, whose presence is always popular. \nTheir volunteers will bring some native seeds for winter sowing and will distribute them at no charge. In addition\, the City of Ottawa will be represented that night with materials available on their Rain Ready Ottawa program\, designed to reduce rainwater runoff and prevent contamination in our local waterways. Finally\, Canadensis volunteers have organized a project to grow rare and endangered native tree seeds\, with several OHS members assisting them. So\, we have invited skilled young native tree grower\, Jethro Kastner\, to join us. Jethro is fifteen years old\, a student in Grade Ten\, who has nailed the art and science of sowing native tree seeds. We can all learn from his wisdom. \nWith tables set up around the room\, there should be plenty of opportunity to meet our guestsand ask questions. We hope to get started about 6:45 p.m. that night\, with refreshments available asusual. Our talk begins at 7:30 p.m. \nPlease take time to join us in person\, mix and mingle\, andmeet our eco-fair participants.
URL:https://ottawahort.org/event/mini-eco-fair-prior-to-sean-james-presentation/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Eco Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20251022T183708Z
CREATED:20250826T211652Z
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SUMMARY:How is Your Garden Doing as the Gardening Season Comes to an End?
DESCRIPTION:* Effective September 23rd\, all in-person presentations will be held at St. Mark's church\, 1606 Fisher Avenue\, Ottawa. Free parking available behind the church.* OHS online presentations will be streamed live via Zoom (link provided to members in the Grapevine newsletter)\, and later posted on the OHS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.* Presentations begin at 7:30 PM\, following the OHS announcements and refreshment period from 7:00-7:30 PM. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nHow is your garden doing as the gardening season comes to an end.  Best tips and lessons learned from the perspective of garden centre owner\, Mary Reid\, owner of the Green Thumb Garden Centre  \nMary Reid\, Master Gardener and owner of the Green Thumb Garden Centre (and regular guest on the CBC weekly noon Garden Show)\, will share her wisdom and lessons learned that she has acquired during her busy and long career in the horticulture industry. Her unique sense of humor will be sure to entertain you. \n \nBio From teacher to banker to garden centre owner\, Mary Reid matches the description of a multi-talented person. She grew up in a family of gardeners\, worked as a gardener during her summers at university\, and still finds time to garden at home. Mary uses her many skills and extensive experience to run a popular and successful garden centre\, the Green Thumb Garden Centre. She is a member of Landscape Ontario\, a CLP (Certified Landscape Professional) and volunteers as a Master Gardener. Mary enjoys speaking to various local groups and can occasionally be heard skillfully answering questions on the CBC Ontario Today noon show on Mondays. \n~Check out this recent Globe and Mail feature on Mary Reid. An insightful article highlighting her expertise and contributions Mary Reid ~
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LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, 1606 Fisher Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2C1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Horticultural Society":MAILTO:info@ottawahort.org
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