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The Gardener’s Pledge

The Gardener’s Pledge

I pledge, as a Garden Club Member, to faithfully protect from waste and destruction, the natural resources of our country; its flora, fauna, soil, water, air; and to respect human life and all living things sacred to the preservation of our environment.

New Land Acknowledgement

New Land Acknowledgement

The Garden Club recently adopted a new land acknowledgement pledge as part of the Gardener’spledge. The new land acknowledgement pledge is: I come with respect for this land that I am on today,and for the people who have and do reside here byacknowledging the authentic 

Welcome

Welcome

Whether you have a large gardens, small gardens, patio or balcony gardens, or even no garden at all; we welcome everyone whose curiosity, passion and love for such unique spaces which has led you to us. Our many activities and volunteer opportunities give our experts 

Want to Become a Member?

Want to Become a Member?

There is plenty to do, much to see and many opportunities to join a community to grow together and thrive. Take a peek at the links below to learn more. New Member? – Oshawa Garden Club Giving Gardens Project – Oshawa Garden Club Become A 

Sharing Gardens

Sharing Gardens

Calling All Gardeners! Do you have a garden? Is it new? Is it established? Is it a container garden? Is it a messy native garden?We want to see it, no matter the size and scope. We want to hear your plans, get inspired, admire yourplants. 

BULBS – Jewels in the Garden

BULBS – Jewels in the Garden

Monday September 9, 2024 -In Person Meeting Speaker: Pam (Love) Clarke, Durham Master Gardeners This presentation covers the history and descriptions of bulbs, how you can use them in your garden, buying, planting and care tips. We will include some favourites, their blooming periods and esthetics. 

All About Succulents

All About Succulents

Speaker Molly Shannon July 8, 2024 – In Person Meeting Molly Shannon is the owner and operator of the small business, Canadian Succulents. Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations, but 

The Language of Gardening

The Language of Gardening

June 10 In Person Meeting Speaker: Evelyn Wolf This is a presentation that will surprise with information that you thought you knew, but didn’t really.  What exactly IS a Perennial, Annual, Shrub, etc., and why does it matter to know?   Tubers … corms … bulbs…stolons…rhizomes…fibrous… they 

Climate Resilient Gardens

Climate Resilient Gardens

Monday May 13, 2024 Speaker: Joanne Mohan We can all see the impact of climate change in our gardens. Changes in temperature, precipitation and growing season has altered how we garden. The future of our gardens will change how we use our spaces, how we select 

SOIL, It All Begins Here!

SOIL, It All Begins Here!

April 8th In Person Meeting Speaker: Ingrid Janssen – Durham Master Gardeners Soil is one of our most important resources and yet many of us know very little about it. This presentation will provide an introduction to soil, what it is, the different soil textures, 

The Parkwood Estates Tennis Court Garden Rejuvenation Project

The Parkwood Estates Tennis Court Garden Rejuvenation Project

March 11 Zoom Meeting Presenters: Robin Burns and Merle Cole As Past Presidents and Co-Leads for the Oshawa Garden Club,  Merle and Robin will present a visual evolution of the five year Tennis Court Garden Rejuvenation Project at Parkwood Estates. A Partnership with Oshawa Garden 

Oshawa’s Centennial Workshops

On March 8, the City of Oshawa celebrates its 100th anniversary as a City, marking a century of its vibrant history.  In conjunction with the Durham Master Gardeners, several free gardening-focused workshops are being offered : two on-line and two in-person. Check our calendar of 

District 17 Annual General Meeting

It’s time to register for the District 17 AGM which is being held on April 27th at Lviv hall. Tickets are $35. Email Jill at jillsnape55@gmail.com for registration detailsThe day will include two speakers-Paul Zammit in the morning and Cathy Kavassalis in the afternoon. There 

Free Online workshops from Blooming Boulevards

Free Online workshops from Blooming Boulevards

We couldn’t BEE more delighted to present this year’s online workshops Not only are they chock full of great information, they are FREE and available online. Sign up now, and when the time comes grab a cup of tea, log on and tune in! Using