Join us online to learn all about growing edible berries. Cathy Kavassalis is a passionate gardener and conservationist. A scientist, educator and inspirational speaker, Catherine endeavours to stimulate interest and awe in the living world. She is an administrator for Master Gardener of Ontario's popular Facebook question forum, an active member of the Halton Master ... Read more
The first meeting of the new season. Renew friendships and meet new people.
The next meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is on Tuesday, April 18th. The meeting will be held in person at the Johnny Leroux Community Arena (second floor), 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane, Stittsville, at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to attend the meeting on Zoom, please send a request a few days before to [email protected] ... Read more
We gardeners shape landscapes with our plant choices. Those choices have consequences. Escaped garden plants are the primary source of invasive plants in Canada, and that problem will only grow as our climate warms. Come and learn how we can make better choices to safeguard nature. This talk is part of the virtual speaker series, ... Read more
Frustrated by dry shade, slopes, windy balconies, infertile soil or other garden challenges? Struggle no more - there are beautiful native plants adapted to thrive in tough conditions. Get inspired by all the solutions that native plants can offer, and learn how to choose the best species for those problem spots in your garden.
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is once again participating in the annual City of Ottawa Cleaning the Capital campaign, which this year falls on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. Volunteers are welcome to join members of the Society as they clean up the Trans Canada Trail from Shea Road to West Ridge Drive. This is ... Read more
As Ontario’s only breeding hummingbird, this delightful little garden visitor is welcome anytime! Join Stephanie Keeler, from The Riverwood Conservancy, to explore the big world of our tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird and learn all about this mighty pollinator.
Speaker: Robert Pavlis Topic: Selecting the Right Soil and Fertilizer Member only event. Come join us, it's easy. Thinking about soil? Educator, author, blogger and owner of Aspen Grove Gardens. Robert will use his background in chemistry and biochemistry to answer your questions..
MAY GENERAL MEETING: GUEST SPEAKER HELEN BATTERSBY, "DESIGNING WITH EDIBLE PLANTS" Award-winning TorontoGardens.com blogger Helen Battersby encourages us to turn notions of what “ornamental” means upside-down and meet unusual plants that are also safe to eat. This colourful presentation spurs thinking about gardens and edible plants in exciting new ways, with plenty of inspiration for ... Read more
