Technical Update--Designing resilient gardens for our times.

Technical Update--Designing resilient gardens for our times.  What is a gardener to do?  One year (2016) is a severe drought.  The next year, record rainfall brings floods.  How do you create a garden that can thrive in all these sessions.  The Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carelton and Lanark County and pleased to present an all day seminar to help you, the gardener create a resilient garden for all of these times. This seminar covers three major topics:

• Water and drought management
• Soil Management
• Wash and wear plants (planting for resilience).

More details about each session and the speakers biographies.

When:  Saturday October 21

Where:   Rideau Park United Church 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa

What is the cost: Only $35 which includes lunch.  (After October 7 price is $40)

How do I sign up:  Registration Form Single or Group

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Edible Garden Newsletter September 2017 ***Repost***

The Edible Garden Newsletter September 2017 features an article that evaluates the favourite Heritage Tomatoes of the eighty the author has grown over the past 15 years.  She discusses tomato terminology and describes the history behind that particular tomato.  Bees are all the buzz in Horticultural circles and this month we describe various ways you can get your garden Bee Certified.  Finally an article on the Legacy of the Three Sisters.

Edible Garden Newsletter September 2017

The Edible Garden Newsletter September 2017 features an article that evaluates the favourite Heritage Tomatoes of the eighty the author has grown over the past 15 years.  She discusses tomato terminology and describes the history behind that particular tomato.  Bees are all the buzz in Horticultural circles and this month we describe various ways you can get your garden Bee Certified.  Finally an article on the Legacy of the Three Sisters.

Agricultural Fairs

Agricultural Fairs have been an annual tradition in Lanark County for well over 150 years.  They all include an opportunity for people to show their garden produce, including flowers, fresh and preserved fruits and vegetables.  There are baking competitions and amazing craft displays. The stars of the show are the Livestock competitions.  Some fairs have grown to include midways and commercial displays.  Finally, all are capped with outstanding Home made meals.  Whether you  are city or country folk, there is fun for all.  The season starts in July with the Almonte  Fair and continues into August with Pakenham and Mayberly.  Labour Day weekend brings the Perth Fair and September, McDonald's Corners and Middleville.

Edible Garden Newsletter August 2017

Edible Garden Newsletter August 2017 travels way back in time to visit the Monastic Gardens from the 1100's.  We travel around the World in 80 plants with a review of a book by that same name.  Love spinach but don't like how it bolts as the weather heats up, then learn all about Malabar Spinach.  Finally, our 3 part Drought Buster series wraps up.

Edible Garden Newsletter July 2017

The Edible Garden Newsletter July 2017 continues our series on Drought Busters. This month we focus on Berms and Basins. Given the patterns of weather we are now experiencing--excessive rainfall alternating with drought and heat, we need every trick we can devise to create resilient gardens. Learn about tricks and tips to keep weeds under control. Plant once and harvest many times using "Cut and Come Again" vegetables. Finally our pollinator series continues with the Prettiest Pollinator.

Edible Garden Newsletter June 2017

The Edible Garden Newsletter for June 2017 A resilient gardener must prepare in advance for hot dry summers.  Over the next three issues, we focus on drought busting solutions.  This issue concentrates on your garden topography.  We also explore the history and usage for four perennial herbs.  Finally, our pollinator series continues with a not very popular pollinator and introduce a way you can become a backyard scientist.

Edible Garden Newsletter May 2017

The Edible Garden Newsletter May 2017 encourages gardeners to look at weeds, not as a dreaded chore but as a tasty and nutritious addition to your diet.  Most weeds are best picked and eaten when they are young and tender.  Now is a great time to start your pumpkins.  They are an amazing and tasty addition to your garden and come in many shapes, sizes and colours.  Finally, maybe it is time to give Salsify a try.