Calendar & Events
Note: Club Events are held on the second Monday of the month (the third Monday in October) at LVIV Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd, at 7:30 pm., unless otherwise stated. For more details, please contact us. For a Map to LVIV Hall click here.
Previous events are listed in our Events Archive
2012 Upcoming Speaker's & Events
Speaker: Building of Canada's Newest Horticultural Playground with Darren Heimbecker
Darren's hot topic is: What is Going on Behind the Scenes at Whistling Gardens?
Whistling Gardens, located in Wilsonville, Ontario near Brantford, is the home of Canada's largest conifer collection. It includes nearly 2,000 species, hybrids and varieties as well as a focus on unique plants for collectors and gardeners who want something different.
About Darren
Darren, supported by his wife Wanda, is creating the most amazing botanical garden with what could very well be the largest collection of conifers in the world! As you explore their 18 acres you can see their vision coming to fruition - over 4 km's of walking trails, a Greek Temple, statuary and water features including a water fountain with synchronized lights and music and an amphitheatre for evening concerts and events that will replicate the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles. Slated to officially open May 2012, this is one man’s vision of “If I can dream it, I can do it!"
Speaker: Small Garden Design with Frank Kershaw
Design elements and techniques used to make a small garden seem larger and more dramatic.
About Frank
Frank is a recognized gardening expert with over 35 years experience in parks, environments and horticultural fields. He is a founding member of the Canadian Wildflower Society (now the North American Native Plant Society) and teaches gardening courses at Toronto Botanical Society and George Brown College. Contributor to various garden books and many of his articles appear in Canadian Gardening, Family Circle and Trellis Magazines.
Speaker: Shade Gardening - Beyond Hostas with Linda McLeod
Using both domestic and native perennial plants and ferns.
About Linda
Linda and her husband have a large garden called Cedar Lane Gardens near Fenelon Falls, which is open to visitors by request. She has been into flower gardening for over 45 years. Their present garden was started in 1987 and it has been developed over the years and includes at least 14 beds of different themes, including a large rock garden.
Speaker: Underused Shrubs for the Border and New Plant Introductions with Jon and Scott Story
Brothers Jon and Scott will talk about interesting and under-used shrubs for the border as well as new and recent plant introductions.
About Jon and Scott
Serving Clarington, Ontario, and the surrounding area for over 20 years now, Jon and Scott have been interested in horticulture since their youth. The two brothers decided to start growing perennials and annuals at the farm where they grew up in Orono, Ontario. For the most part the plants were sold wholesale to garden centres and landscapers. With their own interest in landscaping, which developed while spending several summers tending local cottage properties, they decided to add landscaping and maintenance services to their business. Today they maintain several properties, both commercial and residential, and run a seasonal garden centre from their farm in Orono, called The Garden Path.
June 25, 2012
Strawberry Social - details to follow
Speaker: History and Culture of Orchids with Wayne Hingston
A brief outline of the history of orchids and modern methods used to grow them successfully.
About Wayne
Wayne began his passion for orchids in the 1970s and to this day he is committed to promoting the orchid’s exquisite qualities through his involvement as Chair of the Show Committee for the Southern Ontario Orchid Society.
Speaker: Ornamental Grasses with Don Real
The presentation will discuss the various grass families and how to grow ornamental grasses. An emphasis on some of the presenter's favourites will highlight the evening.
About Don
Don is a retired elementary school principal; he retired from Cartwright Central in Blackstock, Ontario in 1995 after 36 years in the schools of Durham. He and his wife, Margaret, live on a 100 acre farm in Brock that gives him lots of room for gardens! When retired he became interested in gardening. He is a past president of the Cannington Horticultural Society and besides his family, especially his 4 grandchildren, gardening, photography and computers occupy his time.
AGM: Elections, Members' Craft Tables
Speaker: Festive Holiday Decorating from Field and Garden with Scott Turner
Using materials found in nature, indoor and outdoor Christmas decorating techniques will be demonstrated. This will be a visual presentation and demonstration of Christmas decorating ideas to bring festive cheer to your home, both inside and out. The emphasis will be on using materials from your garden and from the local trails and roadsides. Wreaths, garlands, fireplace swags and centrepieces will all be included and a few easy techniques will be demonstrated.
About Scott
Scott is a florist and Certified Horticulturist who lives in Cannington, Ontario. He is the design manager for the two locations of Branching Out, flower shops located in Port Perry and Cannington. With a degree in landscape architecture, a background in fine art and nearly 18 years of experience in the floral trade, Scott brings a diverse perspective, a passion for colour and design, and a horticultural emphasis to his creative projects. A new homeowner, Scott is excited to be building his own personal garden with plantings that complement his home, but also have the flexibility to be harvested for retail florist purposes - or simply enjoyed as cut blooms and branches for indoors.
December 10, 2012
Christmas Social - details to follow
