New in 2012 - All meetings start at 7:30 pm

St Andrews United Church in Pakenham

(with the exception of the *May and June Flower Shows which start at 7:00pm)

February 15 - “Poison Ivy and other thugs” - Kathleen Lang, Master Gardener. Eastern Ontario recorded its first death attributed to the toxic shock from Wild Parsnip in 2011. This talk will help everyone identify the weeds that will cause the severe dermatitis that can ruin your year not just your summer. She will also introduce to you some other plants that contain the same volatile oils and toxins. She has presented this topic at Canada Blooms and to the Ontario Vegetation Management Association.

March 21 - Seeds of Diversity - Diane Falvey, Stony Brae Farm, Perth for Seeds of Diversity will provide information about heritage seeds, seed saving, plant diversity, garden history and your own garden heritage. Join members, from coast to coast, who collect and share over 2400 varieties of heritage fruits and vegetables through our national Seed Exchange. Discover the incredible diversity of heritage plants!

March 31 - “Party on the Patio “- OHA District 2 Annual General Meeting - 8:30- 4pm Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa. For more info click here or call Mary Ann Berlo at 613-822-1017. $25 includes lunch

April 18 - A History of Gardening in Canada - Designing a Potager Garden - Jeff Blackadar, Historian. Jeff will describe the evolution of gardening in Canada since our settlement and how form and function in garden design can be effective.

May 16 – Flower Show - Bring a Friend for Free to see the flower display and hear about the progress we have made as a Communities in Bloom village from our local leaders Fern Martin and Nicole Guthrie.

May 19 – Annual Plant Sale at the 5 Span Bridge parking lot in Pakenham – 8:30 am -11:30 am. Lots of variety this year from our members' gardens so come early for the best selection.

June 20 - Flower Show and ‘Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk’ - Carol McGrath, Herbalist. Carol will lead us on a walk through local fields to discover wild plants for eating and medicinal use. Meet at the Church at 7:00 prepared to walk a short distance while the show is being judged. Followed by herbal tea and treats!

July 18 - Pot Luck Picnic – Details to be confirmed - watch this space..

August 18 - Pakenham Fall Fair- Flower Show- all members are invited and encouraged to submit specimens for judging and awards (note: Exhibits need to be placed Friday Aug 11 by 7pm.)

September 24 – Ed. Lawrence the CBC Ontario Today garden guru and author of Grief and Glory. will present a talk on Gardening for his local Horticultural Societies. This is a joint Special Meeting with Almonte Horticultural Society at the Cornerstone Church, Highway #44 in Almonte

October 17 - Annual General Meeting & Awards Pot Luck Dinner. Plan to attend this important wrap- up event to close the 2012 season. Your pot luck food and volunteer contributions help to create a great feast to sustain ourselves and the Garden Club.

Follow this link for sample of events held in 2011