Upcoming events
We have all kinds of events taking place throughout the year, from guest speakers and workshops to plant sales and garden tours. Take a look at all the upcoming events and mark your calendar.
Upcoming Events
Hydroponic Gardening
Mon, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community CentreRegular meeting and guest speaker Rebecca Boyar on “Grow Like A Pro – Hydroponic Gardening”.
Mini Flower Show
3 categories
1. In honour of World Candle Day on March 1, an arrangement in a candle holder.
2. In honour of National Cereal Day, an arrangement in a bowl.
3. In honour of March Break, an arrangement with Tropical Flair.
March It On Out!
Sat, March 22, 2025
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Yes, March It On Out is back in 2025!
DROP OFF
Friday March 21, 5-8 pm
Saturday March 22, 8-9 am
SHOP
Saturday, March 22, 9 am-Noon
$15 per person (adult and children 13+) at the door (children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult).
On Friday evening or Saturday morning, drop off the stuff you don’t want anymore. From 9am until noon Saturday, pay $15 and take home as much stuff as you want.
We can’t accept large furniture items. But you can use our bulletin board near the entrance. Bring a picture, description and contact method (phone, text or email) for interested people to get in touch with the giver.
Wire Alliums Workshop
Thu, April 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pegi's Place, 8730 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Cost is $20 per member - No limit
Garden decoration using chicken wire to resemble an allium flower.
Horticultural Therapy and mini flower show
Mon, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community CentreGuest speaker Sarah Shapiro will talk to us about horticultural therapy. Horticultural therapy is a practice that uses plants, horticultural activities, and the garden landscape to promote the well-being for its participants. ((Cynthia Anderson, coordinator)
Mini Flower Show
3 categories
1. “All Cracked Up” – an arrangement featuring egg shells.
2. “Spring Wreath” – a handmade wreath decorated with flowers (fresh or dried).
3. “H2O” – a water viewing design.
So, you want to enter a Flower Show! Workshop
Wed, May 7, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pegi's Place, 8730 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Cost is $20 per member - Limit of 12 participants
In the morning, learn how to select, condition and present specimens for a flower show following the OHA judging standards. The afternoon will be spent learning tricks and tips for flower arranging. Bring secateurs.
Plant Sale
Sat, May 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Russell FairgroundsAnnual Plant Sale, where you can buy seedlings and plants from members' gardens. Get there early for the best selection!
Rock Gardens
Mon, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community CentreMeeting and presentation on Rock Gardens by Josie Pazdzior (Christine Lanthier, coordinator)
Box Frame Succulent Garden Workshop
Sat, June 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Louise’s place, 955 Du Castor Road, St. Albert
This is a TWO DAY Workshop
Saturday, June 28th, 9:00am to 12:00 (noon) and Sunday, June 29th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Cost is $25 per member - Limit of 8 participants
Build a planting box using a picture frame, wood and wire on Saturday. Add soil and succulent plants to form a garden on Sunday. Note that this workshop will be held at Louise’s place, 955 Du Castor Road, St. Albert.
Glass on Glass Workshop
Thu, September 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pegi's Place, 8730 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Cost is $20 per member - Limit of 12 participants
Choice of picture frame or window, mobile or garden totem. Supplies of multicolored glass, baubles, glue, wire and glass cutters included. Bring your own totem pieces, picture frame or window (not exceeding 12’ x24’), gloves, wire cutters, pliers (for mobiles).
