1. Overall, how would you rate the 2005 program so far (January to June)?
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

2) Would you please rate the specific programs whichprograms that you attended?

January: Gardens of China by Mary Pratt
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

February: Sanctuary and Heirloom Seed by Carol & Robert Mouck
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

March: Preparing for Shows Workshops- Selecting, Arranging Flowers
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

April: Propagation of Perennials by Marilyn Light
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

May: Lilacs & the Central Experimental Farm by Joan Speirs
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

June: Explorer Roses by Ludmilla Gombar
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Did not attend

3) Following are some potential talk subjects. Please tick off those that you would attend if there were programs?
Perennials
Indoor Plants
Shade Gardens
Native Plants
Annuals
Bonsai
Shrubs
Fruit (trees)
Vegetables
Herbs
Ground Covers
Trees
Xeriscape
Organic
Design
Rock Gardens
Asian Gardens
Spring bulbs
Summer bulbs
Seeds
Dealing with problems (diseases & pests)
Preparing the Garden for Winter
Starting gardening in the Spring
Gardening Expert(s) answer(s) your questions
Specific Indoor Plants (list)

Specific Outdoor Plants (list)

4) Over the past years, there have been a number of special speakers who gave presentations outside of the regular program. In 2002, it was Edwinna von Baeyer, on the history of the OHS, and in 2005, it was Alexander Reford on the Reford Gardens. Would you like the OHS to arrange such special talks in the future?
Yes No

These talks were held at the National Library/Archives of Canada and were open to the public. Are you in agreement with this approach?
Yes No

5) Often there are flower shows that are held at the Tom Brown Arena and at the same time as the talks. Would you prefer that the shows were held separate from the programs?
Yes No

Would you prefer that the shows were held in a central public location, such as the Ottawa City Hall and be open to the public?
Yes No

6) In 2005, one program was devoted to preparing plant material for shows. Would you like one program per year that helps you prepare for shows?
Yes No

7) In 2005, a photography workshop was planned to be offered to OHS members. There was also a special tour arranged of the Central Experimental Farm lilac collection in conjunction with a talk on the CEF lilacs. Would you like to see this approach continue?
Yes No

8) An idea for programming is Gardening 101. Would you consider attending such a workshop?
Yes No
Would you prefer such a course to be held one night or to have it as a day-long?
1 night day long

9) Do you have suggestions for other topics or workshops for the 2006 program?

10) Would you be interested in help with the program committee? If yes, please sign this questionnaire with your name and phone number or e-mail address.


Thanks for taking the time to fill this out.
Lise Chislett and Blaine Marchand