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  • Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11:00am

    This presentation, offered by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton, is about the basics that are essential to gardening success whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced one! The basics include among others the following topics: soil conditions, watering, soil amendments and fertilization, pests and diseases, and plant selection and planting. 

  • Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm

    From small and sweet to big and bold,  annuals add personality and character to any garden.

    Learn about their different roles and feel confident in adding and caring for them in your garden.

    Presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.

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    Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Come plant some seeds at the library! Celebrate the arrival of Spring by starting your very own seedlings (to take home). 

    We will be reading a book, handling seeds and soil, and doing a garden related craft.  

    For ages 4 and up. Families welcome. Registration required. 

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    Venez planter des graines à la bibliothèque ! Célébrez l'arrivée du printemps en faisant pousser vos propres semis (que vous apporterez à la maison). 

    Nous allons lire une histoire ensemble, nous jouerons dans la terre, planterons des graines et ferons un bricolage en lien avec le jardinage.

    Pour les 4 ans et plus. Les familles sont les bienvenues. Inscription requise. 

  • Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Oct 14, 2025)

    Join us for gardening club, all are welcome and no experience necessary!  

    We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month.  Everything from starting seedlings to growing all season.

    Come for coffee, tea, great garden conversations and free resources to start your garden along with the opportunity to share seeds and plants.

  • Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 18, 2025)

    Spring Plant Swap

    Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main St.

    Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th from 10:00am-5:00pm

    Chat with other avid gardeners, pick up a few books, and swap some of your plants for ours!

  • Saturday May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Curious about native plant gardening? Join us for a presentation with Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library; they will provide an overview of native plant gardening and how you can help make a difference in your garden.

    The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

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    Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 10:00am

    It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden!  Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books.  Please remember to label all plants you bring in.  

    Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 21. 

  • Saturday May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm

    L'information en français suit.

    Join us at the Rideau Branch to share and swap houseplants with fellow plant-lovers! A plant swap is a chance to share your propagations and cuttings with others, add new plants to your collection, and chat about a shared love of all things green and leafy.

    If you are interested in attending the event, please continue reading below for further information.

    Attendees are encouraged to prepare healthy, pest-free cuttings of plants that they would like to swap away. Labeling plants by type and attaching care tips is encouraged but not required.
    Two swap options will be available:

    • Free Swap: Plants and propagations that are up for grabs, no official trade needed.
    • Trade only: Plants and propagations that are to be traded as agreed upon by both swapping parties.

    Attendees can decide which type of swap(s) they want to participate in.
    Other plant-care related items such as extra pots, trays, soil, and gardening tools can also be brought for swapping or sharing. Repotting and gardening will not take place at the program.

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    Rejoignez-nous à la succursale Rideau pour une chance de partager et d'échanger des plantes d'intérieur avec d'autres amateurs de plantes ! Un échange de plantes est une occasion d'ajouter de nouvelles plantes à votre collection, de partager vos propagations et vos boutures avec d'autres, et de discuter avec d'autres personnes partageant un amour commun pour tout ce qui est vert et feuillu.

    Si vous souhaitez participer à cet événement, veuillez continuer à lire ci-dessous pour plus d'informations.

    Les participants sont invités à préparer des boutures saines et exemptes de parasites des plantes qu'ils souhaitent échanger. Il est recommandé d'étiqueter les plantes par type et de joindre des conseils d'entretien, mais ce n'est pas obligatoire.
    Deux options d'échange seront proposées :

    • Échange gratuit : Plantes et propagations qui sont à prendre, aucun échange officiel n'est nécessaire.
    • Échange seulement : Plantes et propagations qui doivent être échangées selon l'accord des deux parties.

    Les participants peuvent décider du type d'échange auquel ils souhaitent participer.
    D'autres articles liés à l'entretien des plantes, tels que des pots supplémentaires, des plateaux, de la terre et des outils de jardinage, peuvent également être apportés pour être échangés ou partagés. Le rempotage et le jardinage
    n'auront pas lieu pendant le programme.

  • Saturday Jun 7, 2025 at 2:00pm

    How to start your tomatoes from seed, grow them on, deal with pests and diseases and Enjoy!

  • Saturday Jun 21, 2025 at 10:30am

    Gardening with native species is good for you, your water bill and local pollinators. Join Mélanie Ouellette, Founder and Chair of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library and learn all about the benefits of choosing to garden with native plants.

    Ask Mélanie how to use native species in your own garden during the Q&A session at the end of the talk.

    The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.