Category: Gardening
Wild Stittsville – home to a natural world worth caring about
Stittsville has changed a lot even since I was a kid and I have watched some of my favourite places disappear into subdivisions.
Live trapping and relocation: A band-aid solution
Live trapping and relocating of small wildlife may be seen as a humane option for controlling wild critters, but in reality it is a cruel solution.
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society are Cleaning the Capital
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is once again participating in the annual City of Ottawa Cleaning the Capital campaign. This year this community group will be cleaning the Trans Canada Trail…
Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer
Over the past year, you’ve probably spent more time in your kitchen than ever before, and let’s be honest, it’s exhausting. While you may have dabbled in some of the latest food trends…
Stittsville Lions Club launch rain barrel fundraiser for World Water Day
‘Valuing Water’ is the theme for World Water Day in 2021. World Water Day has raised awareness of the worldwide need for fresh water since 1993. The Stittsville Lions Club…
Garden to Kitchen with Stittsville’s Garry Carter: educating on gardening
With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of peak gardening season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or new to gardening, Garry Carter of Stittsville has you covered…
How to keep a Hort Society entertained – with 50 issues of Veggie Bites!
Judith Cox, President of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society has kept the members upbeat during the pandemic through zoom meetings and a weekly electronic newsletter…
Ottawa’s master gardeners partner with OPL to share their green thumb expertise
There may be snow lingering on the ground, but Spring is just around the corner. As we continue to spend more time at home, gardening is getting plenty of attention!…
Winning entrants judged for the annual SGHS photo contest
The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticulture Society annually holds their photo contest with a gathering of members waiting patiently to learn who and if their entry has won…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society annual photo contest deadline quickly approaching
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) is holding its annual photo competition. The deadline to submit entries is quickly approaching – …
Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society members enjoy afternoon of garden beauty
With events and meetings cancelled for the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society in the foreseeable future, the Executive decided that it would be nice to have a social gathering for members.
Sultan Farm and Sanctuary sunflower field abuzz with guests from far and wide – yes bees too
What a vision when you travel down Flewellyn Road and come upon the front field of sunflowers at the Sultan Farm and Sanctuary.
Ottawa Public Library offers virtual programs for everyone
With most Ottawa Public Library branches open for business, the Library continues to offer substantial learning opportunities virtually and on their You-Tube channel. The events are free.
Radiothon to support Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
(Ed Lawrence and Michael Runtz will be guests on the July 25, 2020 Radiothon in support of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust on LAKE 88.1 FM) It’s no secret that…
Plants from the dark side – Wild Parsnip
(Judith Cox, a Master Gardener, is the President of the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society. Judith shares the characteristics and effects of Wild Parsnip as well as providing tips on ridding your…