Don’t forget about our upcoming Spring Plant Sale this Saturday, May 27th, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Members, we are looking forward to seeing lots of your plant donations! Plant Sale Procedures for members:
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We hope to see you there!
Plus, our Midsummer flower show.
Presented by Mary Ann van Berlo
We have one chance to get our plants off to a good start – so planting them properly is highly important. Much research and observation have changed the recommendations for the planting of trees and shrubs as well as perennials. Mary Ann will tell us why root washing and root pruning are important steps to ensure the vigour and longevity of your transplant. She’ll also explain why staking and amending the soil in the transplant hole no longer recommended.
Also Member Flower Show.
Discover combinations of perennials that grow well together.
NEW LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN – KINGSTON WEST
Presented by Greg Moore of Lockyer’s Country Gardens
Since this will be our first meeting at the new location, it would help with the setup if we knew how many members to expect. Please see the latest Columbine newsletter for a link to RSVP by Wednesday, March 8.
Growing Plants from Seed presented by Robert Pavlis.
A How-To presentation that takes the user through the whole process of growing plants from seed.
Registration is required by Wednesday, February 8. See The Columbine February newsletter for a link to register.
Tips and Tricks to Increase Gardening Pleasure
Presented by Nancy MacDonald, Carlton Place-Ottawa Master Gardeners
No matter your age or gardening experience, there are tips you can utilize to be more efficient in the garden.
Registration is required by Wednesday, January 11. See the latest issue of The Columbine newsletter for a link to register.
Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm
This meeting will be online only via Zoom. We look forward to seeing members who have not been comfortable meeting in person. For those with internet access issues, phone number access will also be provided.
Gardening with Wildlife
Presented by Rebecca Last
This talk addresses the characteristics of plants and garden design that will help you create a wildlife-friendly garden, with strategies for including food, shelter, and water, and practices that will encourage birds and beneficial insects to make their home in your garden.
Registration is required by Wednesday, December 7th. See the December Columbine newsletter for a link to register.
7:00 p.m. Social
Treats will be provided, please bring your own mug and drink.
7:30 p.m. AGM Business Meeting
The key documents to be approved at our AGM can be accessed by The Columbine newsletter which has been emailed to members. Please read them. Paper copies of the documents will not be provided at the meeting.
8:30 p.m. Entertainment
We all know to admire our gardens, to “smell the roses” and to touch the velvet of some leaves and flowers, but what about listening to our plants? Not just listening to the rain or the wind, really hearing music created by the plant’s inner movements. Curious? Please join us!
According to our by-laws we require a minimum of 15 members in order to conduct our AGM.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can ensure sufficient numbers for a quorum. See The Columbine newsletter for more details.
We need your support in this process.
Please don’t assume that we will have enough members without YOU. We promise to keep the business portion of the meeting as brief as we can.
Our meeting location is the 2nd floor hall of Unitarian Place, located at 206 Concession Street, Kingston, between MacDonnell Street and Victoria Street. Parking is at the back of the building.
Gardening Kingston 