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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.

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 

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 

Parkwood Tennis Court Border Gardens Project         2022 Update

Parkwood Tennis Court Border Gardens Project 2022 Update

We have completed the 4th year of this 5-year project at the Parkwood Historic Site and are very proud of our results. Our combined team of OGC volunteers, Parkwood staff and volunteers and members of the Durham Master Gardeners have combined our talents and knowledge 

Our Members are award winning!

Our Members are award winning!

Two long-time OGC members, Robert (Bob) Bell and Judy Bryson were each presented with a Platinum Jubilee Award by MP Colin Carrie in November of 2022. The pin and certificate are presented to those who embody the qualities of selflessness, dedication, service to others and 

Community News |                                               Durham Feed The Need

Community News | Durham Feed The Need

May 21, 2022 OGC @ City of Oshawa Giving Gardens So proud of this group of Oshawa Garden Club volunteers. Planted gardens at City Hall this morning – all produce harvested is donated to Durham. Feed The Need. One of the ways OGC does our