Category: Gardening
Focus and shoot – enter the 2025 Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo competition
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) has opened its annual photo competition. The entry deadline is February 2, 2026.
Plants filled the pergola at the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society’s fall sale
You could load up your car with locally grown cool season annuals, perennials, and beautiful plants you won’t find at your local garden centre. Watch for details of the spring plant sale.
September events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labour Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, September 2 at their regular hours.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing some back-to-school times and safety tips for residents. The Ottawa Safety Council is still seeking some crossing guards for Stittsville…
Apply for the EcoYouth Council of Ecology Ottawa
Last year, Ecology Ottawa launched its EcoYouth program, bringing together young leaders from across Ottawa to share their ideas, build community, and take action for…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
There is further information on the planned extension of the Poole Creek Walk Way through Amberwood and Amberlakes; he shares an important message from Leslie-Anne Barrett…
Everything was coming up green at the SGHS plant sale
Residents look forward to the SGHS annual plant sale and this year as in previous years, many residents walked away with various plants that will soon be growing in a new garden.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A new development is being proposed for 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive, with a virtual public meeting being held on June 10th. The City wants to hear from residents on the new draft of the Zoning Bylaw…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing further information on the new ways to bus and would like to hear from residents about your experience travelling on the new and changed routes.
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing updates, events and information to keep residents informed and involved. From stormwater pond maintenance, new bus services to registering…
Competitors capture beauty in the SGHS photo competition
With cameras at the ready, it is obvious that the SGHS members are incredible photographers when capturing the local beauty of nature.
Deadline is quickly approaching to enter the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is seeking entries to their annual photo competition from members. The entry deadline is February 1, 2025.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
2024 wraps up for the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society
With all of the activities that the Society does for the community, the Society has been kept extremely busy throughout the year. Awards were presented to members for their dedicated work…