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2009 Class 1 Spring has Sprung, Judge's Choice, 1st Angela Snowdon

Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 pm

Location: Tom Brown arena 141 Bayview Avenue (at Scott)

Canadensis, The Garden Of Canada:

Speaker: Gérald Lajeunesse, Design Committee, Ottawa Botanical Garden Society
This presentation will offer an overview of the botanical garden's recently completed business plan, the CBGS' vision for the garden and its goal of having a product in place for 2017. It will touch on the history of past planning for a national garden in the Capital and present the challenges and opportunity of finally completing the century-old dream. OHS members will be invited to offer feedback on the project.

Born in Ottawa, Gérald has a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) from Carleton University; and a Landscape Architecture degree (B.L.A.) from Université de Montréal. Now retired, he occupied the position of Chief Landscape Architect for the National Capital Commission from 1989, directing their world-renowned Landscape Architecture and Urban Design department, and supervising a professional team of Landscape Architects and support staff. Key accomplishments during Gerard’s 35-year career include major projects in planning and development of the Capital’s urban corridor network, the network of recreational pathways and the Capital floral program. He has participated on several juries dealing with design, public art and urban renewal projects, including serving as a national jury member with Communities in Bloom since 1995. He is continuously involved in his community as an active volunteer and serves on several boards including the Canadensis Botanic Garden Society.

Items of interest

Our Pictures Page now includes the winning photos from the 2012 Photographic Competition. Congratulations to overall winners Barb Walker, left (Photographic Store Trophy) and Anne Johnston (People's Choice Award).

Thank you: Rideau Woodland Ramble for advertising in the OHS yearbook

The Ottawa Horticultural Society, a garden club with over 300 gardeners, was founded in 1854. The mission of the OHS is to cultivate an interest in plants and gardening in order to create a beautiful community. We are affiliated with the Ontario Horticultural Association., District 2 and we are also founding members of the Ottawa Botanical Garden Society.

The Society expresses its thanks to Audrey Tweedie for providing the endowment that funds the hosting of this website.

Where we meet

Unless indicated otherwise we meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month to hear guest speakers at:
Tom Brown arena 141 Bayview ave (at Scott) at 7:30 pm.
Map to the Tom Brown arena
Except for special events, all meetings are free to the public. Everyone welcome!

Membership

Benefits of membership
In addition to meeting others from Ottawa who share your passion for gardening, benefits of membership include:

Admission to our annual series of informative presentations and workshops
A subscription to our newsletter, which contains gardening articles relevant to our climate as well a garden calendar and a listing of local plant-related events
A subscription to our yearbook, which includes more articles, photos and a guide to competing in OHS plant shows
Volunteer opportunities in areas such as public community plantings in Ottawa, writing for our newsletter, producing our yearbook etc.
Eligibility for plant/display show competitions (shows scheduled for this year include; indoor garden show, spring bulb show, Iris/Peony show, Rose show, and September show)
Local garden tours and outings during the summer (members: check the April newsletter for schedule)
Eligibility for photo and art show competitions
An OHS member discount at Artistic Landscape Designs Ltd., Budd Gardens, Galetta Nurseries, Green Thumb Garden Centre, the Herb Garden, J.A. Laporte's Flowers and Nursery, Richard Inchley Ponds & Aquaria, Rideau Woodland Ramble, Rideau Nursery, Rock Wall Gardens, Whitehouse Perennials

How can I become a member?
Annual membership fees are only $15.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families. You can join at any monthly meeting or by mailing in the attached Membership Form. Come to a meeting to find out more about the OHS; except for special events, all meetings are free to the public. For more information about joining the club e-mail our membership coordinator D-J. Smith.

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