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  • Tomato plants

    Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Growing vegetables in pots and bringing the outside in.

    Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.

  • seed saving

    Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 5:30pm
    150 minutes

    Take some seeds… bring some seeds!  A sustainable way to grow your garden and chat with other gardeners in the community.

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    120 minutes

    Bring some plants… take some plants!

    Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.

    Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés!

    Partagez vos connaisances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres

  • Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024
    6:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us for gardening club! Learn how to start seedlings and gather information on the best way to start your garden from fellow gardeners. Come for coffee, tea, great gardening conversations and free resources to start your garden along with the opportunity to share and swap seeds and plants. All are welcome, and no experience necessary!

  • 3 seedings in brown pots in a row

    Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
    180 minutes

    Did you start too many seedlings?
    Have some extra perennials or houseplants?

    Bring them to the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and take some other plants home!

    Weather permitting, we'll be set up outside of the branch near the main entrance. 

    Please don't forget to clearly label your plants. 

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 1:30pm
    120 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Growing vegetables in pots and bringing the outside in.

    Presentation by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.