2011
April 5
Get Growing, Frank Ferragine
A firm believer that gardening should be fun rather than complicated or overwhelming, Breakfast Television Weather and Gardening Specialist Frank Ferragine will encourage us to get outside and Get Growing! During this very first William and Marjorie Barker Lecture, Frank will share practical gardening advice featured in his newly released book, "Get Growing."
Frank Ferragine, aka Frankie Flowers, is known for his no-nonsense gardening advice on television, in magazines, and at major horticultural events such as Canada Blooms and Successful Gardening. |
May 3
Vertical Vegetables, Ken Brown
While demonstrating how the colours and textures of food-producing plants can add to the aesthetic appeal of a garden, Ken will also reveal simple and inexpensive ways to utilize the space above our gardens to increase the quantity and variety of tasty home-grown edibles.
Former Toronto Zoo Superintendent of Horticulture and owner of interior landscaping firm, The Plant Manager, Ken Brown continues to share his love of horticulture through teaching, speaking engagements and writing. Be sure to visit Ken's website, www.Gardening-Enjoyed.com |
June 7
Fabulous Foliage, Heinke Thiessen-Zemancik
Heinke will show us how attractive foliage can provide a long season of interest and accentuate plants whose sole ornamental value would otherwise be flowers.
Owner and operator of Perennial Pleasures Landscape Design, Heinke also teaches at Sheridan College, is a popular speaker at horticultural events, a horticultural judge, active in a number of organizations, and an avid plant collector. |
June 21
Brighten Up Your Autumn Display, Lorraine Mennen
Lorraine will share with us the best plant choices to extend the season with brilliance. She'll also sneak in a few professional trade secrets to make our summer plants part of the autumn display.
Garden expert for TV's Weather Network and co-owner of the Pathways to Perennials (www.pathwaystoperennials.com) landscape design and garden centre in Kettleby, Lorraine's passion is creating outdoor living spaces. This philosophy is beautifully illustrated in her 2006 book, "Garden Great Rooms: Extending Your Living Space Outdoors." |
July 5
The Royal York Project, Marjorie Mason
The famed rooftop herb and vegetable garden at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel features honey-producing beehives, and beds of edibles that are enjoyed by hotel restaurant guests throughout the summer and autumn. Marjorie will provide us with insights into the garden's creation and maintenance, as well as the many benefits it engenders.
Owner of Mason House Gardens in Uxbridge, Marjorie Mason is a much loved speaker, author and garden tour leader; and host of the weekly radio program, "Let's Get Growing." |
August 2
Photography Competition, Raf Ollivierre
This popular annual competition is open to all members of our society. Raf Ollivierre, our talented past president and photographer, will again host the competition results, revealing the judges' favourite photos. Keep in mind, one of the submitted photos may be selected for the cover of our next yearbook! |
September 6
Preparing for Holiday and Spring Bulb Beauty, Dugald Cameron
New flowering bulb options become available to us every year through the efforts of individuals like Dugald Cameron, owner of Gardenimport. In addition to showcasing new products, Dugald will share tips for forcing bulbs to provide indoor colour and fragrance through the winter, and provide suggestions for how to prepare now for a beautiful spring garden.
Dugald Cameron and Gardenimport have been supplying beautiful things for our gardens from around the world since 1983, and many of us look forward to the gorgeous catalogue that is produced twice a year. Visit Dugald online at www.Gardenimport.com. |
October 4
Autumn Urns, Kate Seaver
With our thoughts turning to Fall, Kate will inspire us with lots of ideas for harvest plant combinations we can employ in our outdoor pots and urns. Plant materials will include grasses, flowers, foliage and "surprises."
Owner of Kate's Garden in Markham, horticulturist Kate Seaver is also a talented exterior decorator and floral designer who can frequently be found speaking at horticultural venues, quoted in the pages of prominent home and garden décor magazines, and making guest appearances on television programs. Kate can be reached on the web at www.katesgarden.ca. |
November 1
Hobby Night and Craft Fair
Society members are encouraged to share their non-gardening interests at this highly social, less structured meeting. Some exhibitors sell items which then become unique holiday gifts. |
December 6
Holiday Celebration and Awards Banquet
Celebrate the season with your gardening colleagues at this gala event where flower show winners are honoured with beautiful trophies, special contributions to the society are recognized, and many door prizes donated by members and local businesses are available to be won. |
2012
January 10
Annual General Meeting, plus Photographic Recap of 2010
Following the Annual General Meeting, Raf Ollivierre will present a photographic slideshow featuring our many 2011 events and activities. This meeting is a great opportunity to discover the breadth and diversity of our all-volunteer organization. |
February 7
What Lies in Store for 2012 and Beyond,
Paul Zammit
While snow is still on the ground and we are dreaming of spring, the Toronto Botanical Garden's dynamic Director of Horticulture will share insights into what's new and exciting in the horticultural industry, as well as at our local treasure, the Toronto Botanical Garden.
An accomplished horticulturist, Paul Zammit's enthusiasm, engaging personality, and creativity contribute to his reputation as a crowd pleaser at horticultural venues. To find out what Paul is up to, visit him online at www.paulzammit.ca.
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March 6
Stop the Torture!: Shrub Pruning Basics,
Evelyn Wolf
Evelyn will share rules of thumb for working together with all woody plants' predictable response to pruning, for healthier and more beautiful shrubs. When? How? Why? ... A timely primer on the most important, yet often misunderstood, gardening task.
Evelyn is the owner of Garden Possibilities!, a garden consultation firm in Newmarket. Evelyn has a passion for sharing her 25 years of gardening experience through speaking engagements, hands-on workshops, classes, and writing. Visit her online at www.gardenpossibilities.com. |
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