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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 

President’s Message – Winter 2023

President’s Message – Winter 2023

by Greg Merlin It’s that time of year when all the seed and plant catalogues start arriving in the mail and we begin to dream of spring. Looking at all those beautiful glossy photographs and thinking how great that plant and that plant and that 

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 

Oshawa Garden Club Turns 90

Oshawa Garden Club Turns 90

Welcome to a virtual tour of the history of the Oshawa Garden Club that is celebrating its 90th Anniversary during 2021. While our plans were ambitious to have an in-person celebration of this anniversary, possibly on the grounds of the Parkwood Historic Site, this persistent 

Hearth Place Gardens Project

Hearth Place Gardens Project

Hearth Place is a cancer support centre in Oshawa that serves all of Durham Region. It receives no government funding and relies on donations from benefactors and fund raising initiatives. Every Friday morning from late April until the end of October, a dedicated group of 

Brock’s Botanical Garden Tour

Brock’s Botanical Garden Tour

Saturday, July 8th – 10 am – 5 pm https://www.canningtonhorticulturalsociety.org

BUS TRIPS

BUS TRIPS

OGC assumes no responsibility if you attend these trips. They are recommended by ourformer Greenleaf editor. All details can be found by visiting the respective websites. OGC hasno further information on these tours. http://www.canxplore.ca a bus trip to RBG, Whistling Gardens, and Northland Nursery onThursday, 

TREES FOR LIFE

TREES FOR LIFE

The following is what was received from another club that was very successful.  We will be trying this but be warned that there may not be an opportunity for any warranties.  The OGC is not responsible if your purchase does not survive.  You must also 

ASK A GARDENER

ASK A GARDENER

Oshawa Garden Club – Ask A Gardener If you have garden questions here’s your chance to talk to experienced gardeners from the Oshawa Garden Club. Feel free to bring pictures! Tuesday June 6, 2023 – 6-7:30 pmOshawa Public Libraries – Delpark Homes Community Centre Branch 

Drought Tolerant Plants

Drought Tolerant Plants

October 16th with Anna Mizyn. Anna is originally from Poland, and came to Canada in 1989. In Poland she spent 2 years at Horticultural College, and worked at the local Farmers Co-op. In her spare time she worked in local orchards, and grew and sold 

Weed Identification in the Garden

Weed Identification in the Garden

July 10th with Richard Dickinson. Richard has over 35 years of field experience as a vegetation biologist. He has worked for several government agencies, departments and universities, including Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the University of Toronto. He is currently involved