Category: Gardening
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…
Local seed library hosting free native seed giveaways this fall
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Local author’s latest book sets Amberwood Garden as its backdrop
Stittsville author Barbara Robson takes readers on a journey through the history of Amberwood Garden in her new children’s book, A Magic Garden, with illustrations by Sophia Bateman…
The SGHS fall plant sale was a perfect opportunity to choose new additions for your garden
Although a rainy day, the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society’s (SGHS) first annual fall plant sale provided a great opportunity to get some new additions that will appear in your garden next year!
Mother Nature disrupts the sunflower season at Sultan Farm and Sanctuary
With the rainy summer, much of the sunflower field soil has been left sodden with pooled water still lying in the field so sadly the Sultan’s made the decision to close their field for this season.
Encouraging all Canadians to “leaf” a mark during Tree Check Month
In August, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) urges Canadians to participate in Tree Check Month by inspecting their own backyard for invasive pests.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From Canada Day events to play structures, transportation, developments, Councillor Gower updates the community on important news and issues. For further or more detailed information…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society helps to rejuvenate front garden at Stittsville Legion
On Thursday, June 13, members of the SGHS joined with members of the Legion to get to work – once the weather had cleared for long enough to get work done.
Mark your calendars – many exciting May programs offered at the Stittsville Library
This month’s featured artist on the Art Space Wall is local photographer John Edkins. The annual plant swap is being held on May 18 and 19 – swap some of your plants for those at the Library…