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Welcome

Welcome

Whether you have 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 and 

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 Become A Member – Oshawa Garden Club

About OGC

About OGC

The Oshawa Garden Club (OGC) was originally formed in 1910 as the Oshawa Horticultural Society. It was founded by a group of people interested in horticulture; flourishing for several years then disbanded, re-formed, and disbanded again. The club has now been operating continuously since February 

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 

An Engineer’s Approach to Houseplant Care

An Engineer’s Approach to Houseplant Care

with Darryl Cheng on October 20th at 7:30 pm (in person meeting) If you follow traditional houseplant advice, you’ll be left with disappointment because your plant is no longer “perfect”. Darryl’s approach breaks down the barriers to true, long-lasting enjoyment of houseplants. When you understand 

Shrubs For All Seasons

Shrubs For All Seasons

The OGC meeting on September 8th will be Shrubs For All Seasons with Master Gardener, Gini Sage. The focus of this talk is using shrubs in your landscape for colour and seasonal interest, including a briefoverview of design. A selection of flowering shrubs and shrubs 

Parkwood Tennis Court Gardens Rejuvenation Projects

Parkwood Tennis Court Gardens Rejuvenation Projects

by Robin Burns In 2019 The Oshawa Garden Club in partnership with Parkwood Estate and the Durham MasterGardeners embarked upon a five-year rejuvenation project in the gardens known as the Tennis CourtGardens. Located just off the back parking lot and surrounded by cedar hedges the 

THE OSHAWA GARDEN CLUB’S GIVING GARDEN PROJECT

THE OSHAWA GARDEN CLUB’S GIVING GARDEN PROJECT

by Alma-Jane MacLean Our garden club helps care for the beautiful gardens on the Parkwood Estate, which helpssupport our local hospital. It helps maintain the flower beds at Hearth Place Cancer SupportCentre, a caring agency. But why does our garden club put time and effort 

OGC’s Coffee Social Club

OGC’S COFFEE SOCIAL CLUB Would you like to get out and socialize with some friendly fellow garden club members?   The Oshawa Garden Club has a “Coffee Social Club” that met for the winter months of November to April.  It offered weekly gatherings of small 

Membership Portal Alert

It is not possible to pay for your membership (new or renewal) on line at this time. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the payment option is not active. We are very aware of the situation and keep trying to nudge the appropriate authorities into