Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society presents:
"20th Annual Flower Show & English Tea"
Saturday June 21st, 1:30 - 4:30 pm.,
St James Church Hall, Edmund St, Carleton Place.
Flower Show is Free - English Tea: $5.00 at Door.
• 2:00 pm: Master Gardener Helen Halpenny "Carefree Containers for Your Garden"
• New Contest Open to Public for Best Peony or Best Rose Bloom
Contact: Anne Buchanan 613-253-0450
Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society
20th Anniversary Celebration Garden Tour
Saturday July 20th RAIN or SHINE, 10 am to 4 pm.
• Featuring TEN town gardens in a range of sizes.
Advance Tickets ($10) available at : The Granary, 107 Bridge St., The Blossom Shop, 167 Bridge St., Read's Book Shop, Lansdowne Ave. Tour Day- Tickets Only Available at Victoria School Museum
Contact: Elizabeta Hayes 613-257-8442
The Shaw Guild Presents: Secrets of Niagara Garden Tour 2008
Saturday, May 31, 10 am – 4 pm
The Shaw Guild hosts its 4th Annual Shaw Garden Tour. For one day, come and explore six charming private Niagara spring gardens. Guild members and feature sheets at each site will detail special points of interest about each garden. Garden Tour tickets: $20. Make a day of it by including a matinee or evening performance at the Shaw Festival. Theatre tickets: Platinum $105; Orchestra A+ $89; Orchestra A $75; Balcony B $69
Saturday May 31 performances: An Inspector Calls (2 pm); The Little Foxes (2 pm); Wonderful Town (8 pm); The Stepmother (8 pm) Add a picnic lunch to your day for just $12.95 (new Gourmet Picnic $15.95).
Tickets for the Garden Tour are available at www.shawfest.com, by calling 1-800-511-7429 (local 905-468-2172), or in person at the Shaw Festival Box Office, Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce (26 Queen St.) or from any garden site that day. For more information about the Shaw Festival, visit www.shawfest.com.
COLLINGWOOD/CLEARVIEW
2008 THIRD ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR
The Collingwood Agricultural Society’s 3rd Annual Garden Tour, “Beautiful landscapes, Friendly People”, a fund raiser for the Great Northern Exhibition, will be held Saturday, July 12th, 2008, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain or shine). “Passport” Tickets are $10.00 each, which includes a draw for a prize, and are available from: Petal Pushers, Main St. Stayner; Smarts Flowers, 56 Hurontario St., Collingwood; Grapevine & Pine, 44 Campbell St., Collingwood; and The Creemore Echo, 176 Mill St., Creemore. Tour covers 10 unique gardens in Stayner, Creemore, and Nottawa areas. For more information contact Yvonne 519-922-3448 or Maxine 705-428-2261.
Toronto Region Iris Society Annual Iris Show
Sunday, June 1st at 1:00 PM
Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Ave. E.(at Leslie), Toronto, ON
Members display iris from their gardens to the public. Admission is FREE. Info: 905-841-9676 or just1moreiris@gmail.com.
The Millarville Horticultural Club Annual Plant Sale
June 5th, 7:00PM
Millarville Racetrack (near intersection of Hwy 22 & Hwy 549).
Call Jill at 931-0699 for more info.
Submitted by Sandy Harrison for the Millarville Hort Club.
Basics of Plant Identification Workshop
Basics of Plant Identification Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2008
University of Guelph
Learners use tools and botanical keys to identify most common garden and houseplants. Skills include the understanding of taxonomic keys, specimen collection, plant anatomy and morphology. www.open.uoguelph.ca/hort
Harriston Society’s 7th Annual Garden Festival
June 7th 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Horticultural Park, Mill Street
The festival features a variety of vendors who have garden related products and plants, a raffle and Master Gardeners to answer questions. Proceeds for community beautification
Rural Roots Gardens Iris Festival
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rural Roots Gardens, 2369 County Rd. 36
(Hwy 36, between Dunsford and Bobcaygeon at Scotch Line Rd.)
Free admission. For more information call (705) 793-1332 or (705) 928-7668 or visit www.ruralrootsgardens.com.
Harriston & District Horticultural Society Meeting
June 9th 7:45
Harriston-Minto Community Auditorium
Speaker: Author Paul Knowles
Topic: Down the Garden Path
Mini show, door prizes and refreshments
Over the Hedge
Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th, 2008
tour of 10 exquisite country gardens in the Manotick, Kemptville and Merrickville area on , to raise funds for building a national botanical garden. For more information please visit: www.ottawagarden.ca or phone 613-747-0600.
4th annual Peony Festival
June 14 and 15th, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden at
155 Arena Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7.
The OVBG Gardens is home to Canada's largest "Contemporary Peony Collection". The Festival starts on . The Peony Show will be held on Saturday with over 140 peony blooms from the Durham area being judged. There will be a wide variety of displays and presentations throughout the garden. This festival coincides with the peak of the bloom cycle, the festival is a weekend long event with something for everyone.
Huronia Rose Society Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Barrie Public Library, at the corner of Owen and Worsley St. in the Angus Ross room.
Topic: Clematis
Speaker: Master Gardener Charlotte Vorstermans.
Contact (705) 721-0484 for more details.
Kingston Horticultural Society's Annual Roses & Flower Show
June 21, 2008 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Frontenac Mall, 1330 Bath Road, Kingston ON
Join with other gardening enthusiasts and see what's popping up around our city. Anyone and everyone is invited to enter the competitions. Youth competitions and display classes are included. Don't be one of those people who say "I have better looking flowers in my garden". And don't worry about the dirt under your fingers. Schedule details are on our website. Contact Wendy @ 613-547-3088 or wbps4610@kos.net for further details.
Leaside Garden Society Annual Garden Tour
June 21, 2008, 11:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Annual tour of several enchanting local gardens. Rain or shine.
For ticket information contact 416-425-0034.
Grow your roots garden tour
June 21, 2008 10:00am – 4:00 pm.
Tour starts at the Pembina Hills Art Gallery, 352 Stephen Street, Morden, MB
contact Nancy Penner 204-822-4937
Cloverleaf Garden Club 43rd Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2008
This is a self-guided driving tour of residential gardens located in south Mississauga, east of the Credit River. In addition there will be a Plant Sale, Silent Auction and Judged Decorative Flower Show at the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, located behind the Cawthra Community Centre, 1399 Cawthra Rd. Tickets are available at end of May at Sheridan Nurseries and other selected retailers, as well as in the parking lot of Port Credit Library and at the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre on June 21st. Tickets $15.00 cash. For further details please visit www.cloverleafgardenclub.org
Fergus Horticultural Society Garden Tour
Sunday, June 22, 12:30 to 4:30
Enjoy 4 diverse and beautiful gardens, as well as the unique Fergus Arboretum. The tour is self-guided and admission is free. Donations to the Fergus Food Bank are requested. Information and map are available at www.gardenontario.org or 519-843-3131.
Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Meeting
June 23, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Oro-Medonte Arena
Highway 11 and 4th line of Oro-Medonte
Topic: Peonies and Iris
Speaker: Ken Brown
( Early Summer Show)
For more information contact Dianne Mawdsley at 705-325-9752.
COLLINGWOOD/CLEARVIEW
2008 THIRD ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR
The Collingwood Agricultural Society’s 3rd Annual Garden Tour, “Beautiful landscapes, Friendly People”, a fund raiser for the Great Northern Exhibition, will be held Saturday, July 12th, 2008, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain or shine). “Passport” Tickets are $10.00 each, which includes a draw for a prize, and are available from: Petal Pushers, Main St. Stayner; Smarts Flowers, 56 Hurontario St., Collingwood; Grapevine & Pine, 44 Campbell St., Collingwood; and The Creemore Echo, 176 Mill St., Creemore. Tour covers 10 unique gardens in Stayner, Creemore, and Nottawa areas. For more information contact Yvonne 519-922-3448 or Maxine 705-428-2261.
Huronia Rose Society Annual Rose Show
Wednesday, July 2 , 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Southshore Community Centre, Lakeshore Rd., Barrie, ON
Open to the public at 7 pm after the multitude of roses, petite miniatures to huge clusters of beautiful blooms of all shades and tones of the rainbow.
There will be a Celebrity Flower Arranging Competition with the public judging the results.
Refreshments available.
For more information call (705) 721-0484.
Aurora Garden Tour
Sunday, July 6, noon to 5:00
Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society
Featuring seven unique private gardens. Rain or shine. $10.00. Contact Madge Ford at 905-727-5926
The Belle River and District Horticultural Society Open Garden Tour
Sunday, July 6, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ten diverse gardens will be highlighted between the towns of Belle River and Tecumseh. Your $10 ticket benefits our scholarship fund and the Dragon Boat Race for the Cure. Call 519-979-9169 for more information.
The Kemptville Horticultural Society
Second Annual "Bud to Bloom" Garden Tour
Saturday July 12, 2008 from 10-4
Featuring artisans in the gardens and including a tea at Maplewood in Oxford Mills. For more information visit our website or call 613-258-6485. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of tour.
Fundraiser Penetanguishene Library Garden Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thirteen fabulous garden stops are featured in this year's Library Garden Tour. These gardens encompass four municipalities, Penetanguishene, Midland, Tay and Tiny Townships ranging from serene manicured in-town gardens to wild & wonderful country gardens.
Phone info: 705-549-7164 Website: www.librarygardentour.ca
Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour
July 13, 2008
Oro-Medonte Arena
Highway 11 and 4th line of Oro-Medonte
The Nobleton--King City Horticultural Society celebrating its 50th anniversary is holding its annual Garden Tour on Sunday July 13th from 10:00am till 4:00pm. This is a great chance to see a good variety of local private gardens only open to the public for this event. Advance tickets at $10.00 each which include a map showing the location of each garden are available from the Primrose Garden Centre on Hwy. 27 just north of the King Road in Nobleton, Crawford Wells Store on Keele Street at the King Road and the Black Forest Garden Centre on Keele Street just south of the Aurora Road. Similar tickets will be available at each garden on the tour. Nobleton and King City are about 40km north of Toronto and about 12km apart on the King Road. Both can be reached by Bathurst Street, Dufferin Street Hwy.400, Jane Street Weston Road or Hwy. 27. For more information contact Maria Pedersen at 905 833 2146, Blair Day 905 833 5173 or John Arnott 905 936 3431."
Greater Toronto Water Garden & Horticultural Society Annual Water Garden Tour
July 20, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The tour takes in the east side of Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Brooklin, Burkton and Nestleton. Only $10.00 Call 905-913-0931 or www.onwatergarden.com
Toronto Region Iris Society Annual Iris Auction and Sale
Sunday, August 10th at 1:00 PM
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E.
Contact Kate at 905-841-9676 or kbrewitt@torontoirissociety.com
Kingston Horticultural Society's Flower & Vegetable show
August 16th, noon 'til 5:30
Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road, Kingston.
Everyone, including Youth, are invited to enter, no entry fee. Visit our website for details: www.ikweb.com/khs, or call Wendy at 613-547-3088. Come and take part in this tribute to summer.
"Treasures of the Rideau Lakes" Garden Show
Saturday August 16, 2008 7:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Elgin Community Hall, 32 Halliday Street, Elgin ON
The Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society will present . This judged competition is open to all members of the community free of charge. Juding will take place from 9:45 a. m. to 2 p.m. Doors will be open to the public from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. For further information contact Terri Olivo at 613-928-2841.
Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Meeting
August 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Oro-Medonte Arena
Highway 11 and 4th line of Oro-Medonte
Workshop: Flowers for Home Decor or Basic Garden Planting
(Late Summer Show)
For more information contact Dianne Mawdsley at 705-325-9752.
The Arboretum Auxiliary Plant Sale
At The Arboretum, University of Guelph
The Arboretum Auxiliary announces the return of their annual plant sale to be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. at the R.J.Hilton Centre on Cellege Avenue East. the plant sale runs rain or shine and admission is free.
The Arboretum plant sale is known for the extremely affordable prices of its rare, unusual and native Ontario plants. the year the sale boasts over 250 types of perennials and 90 varieties of woody plants.
Please check our website or call 519-824-4120 extension 52358, as we approach the plant sale date for information on our Plant Sale Catalogue.
CHINGUACOUSY FLOWER SHOW
When: Sat. September 6, 2008
Where: Greenbriar Rec. Centre
1100 Central Park Dr.
Brampton ON
Who can enter: Anyone who is a member of any horticultural society or
garden club can enter the Design categories. Anyone from the general
public
can enter the cultural categories.
For information contact Ruth Bender at rbender@rogers.com or 905-460-1790.
Entries must be place between 10:00 and 12:00 noon.
Open to the public for viewing from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
Toronto Region Iris Society Siberian and Spuria Iris Auction
Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 PM
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E.
Contact Kate at 905-841-9676 or kbrewitt@torontoirissociety.com
Fall Garden Glory
Saturday Sept 13, 2008
Bowmanville, ON
Visit the hidden treasures of gardens in and around Bowmanville. $20 admission includes box lunch, booklet and map, chance for door prizes. Local artisans will also display and sell unique items at the garden sites. Tickets can be purchased at 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville or by calling 905-623-2261. Sponsored by Bowmanville Horticultural Society and Community Care Durham - Clarington.
North Toronto Horticultural Society Annual Show
September 14, Sunday, 1-4 pm
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Studios 1, 2 & 3
Open to public, free admission. Annual Show will showcase the members' entries for 'Cut Specimens', 'Potted Plants', 'Roses', 'Vegetables' and 'Floral Designs'. More information: Myint Gillespie at 416 492 3328 or myint.jay@sympatico.ca
Understanding Residential Landscape Design Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28, 2008
University of Guelph
Discover how to create attractive and functional outdoor living spaces. Learn how to communicate your design intentions through basic graphic techniques. Key design elements and principles are discussed plus the Design Process - a five-step program to solve design problems. www.open.uoguelph.ca/hort
The 2008 Dundas Studio Tour
October 4th and 5th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dundas, ON
Join the Dundas Studio Tour at eight different artists’ studios and enjoy food tasting, recipes, and table-setting inspiration. Purchase works of art -- pottery, weaving, textiles, jewellery, blown glass, and more -- directly from our family of 28 artists. Admission to the Dundas Studio Tour is free and each studio offers a draw for a special prize. For more information about the Dundas Studio Tour, call 905-379-7353 or visit the website at www.dundasstudiotour.ca.
Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Meeting
October 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Oro-Medonte Arena
Highway 11 and 4th line of Oro-Medonte
Topic: It's Easy Being Green
Speaker: John Williams
(Awards Presentation)
For more information contact Dianne Mawdsley at 705-325-9752.
Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Meeting
December 1, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Oro-Medonte Arena
Highway 11 and 4th line of Oro-Medonte
Letty Barolet Workshop: Making Swags
(Youth Christmas Show)
For more information contact Dianne Mawdsley at 705-325-9752. |
