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SUMMARY:Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Creating healthy soil
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dig deep into the secrets of soil health at our Speaker Series event – it’s gonna be dirt-tastic!\n\n\n\nDig into the foundations of great gardening with this three‑session series of talks on exploring how to truly improve your soil. Whether you’re tending a sprawling garden\, nurturing raised beds or keeping container plants thriving\, this series will give you the knowledge and confidence to build soil that supports healthier\, stronger\, more resilient plants. \nRegister now! \nWeek 1 – Soil Basics\nWhat is soil\, really? In this session\, we’ll break down the essential components—minerals\, organic matter\, water\, air—and discover how they interact to meet your plants’ needs. We’ll also look at how different gardening techniques can help or harm soil structure\, and what “good soil” actually looks\, feels and behaves like. \nWeek 2 – Nutrients and Fertilizers\nHealthy plants rely on the right nutrients in the right forms. This week focuses on how plants access nutrients\, the fascinating life of the rhizosphere and the role fertilizers play in supporting plant growth. You’ll learn when and how to use both synthetic and organic options\, and how to choose the right approach for your gardening goals. \nWeek 3 – The Secret to Healthy Soil\nIn our final session\, we bring everything together. What does truly healthy soil look like\, and how can you cultivate it in your own yard? We’ll explore practical\, sustainable ways to build soil that becomes richer and more productive year after year—giving you the healthiest plants and the best garden on the block. \nThis presentation series is only offered in person. There is no virtual option and no recordings. \nThis event is over three different nights: March 18\, March 25 and April 1. You only need to sign up once. You do not have to attend all 3 nights\, but we encourage you to attend as many as possible. \n 
URL:https://events.guelph.ca/event/speaker-series-creating-healthy-soil/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Victoria Park East Golf Club\, 1096 Victoria Rd South\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Close the garden gate; prevent invasive plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an eye-opening discussion on how to stop those pesky invasive plants from taking over – you won’t want to miss this! Register now!\n\n\n\nMost of the invasive plants spreading across Ontario did not arrive by accident. Gardeners with the best of intentions have intentionally introduced many to Canada\, and many continue to be sold by nurseries. \nIn Close the Garden Gate\, Master Gardener Cathy Kavassalis explores how commonly used garden plants can move beyond our garden beds and spread across land and water systems. Once established\, invasive plants affect farming\, forestry and fishing industries\, while causing long-term ecological damage and ongoing economic costs that negatively impact us all. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how we can slow the spread of invasive plants. By choosing native or non-invasive plants\, gardeners can help protect human well-being and Ontario’s biodiversity while still creating attractive\, well-functioning landscapes. Come and learn how you can contribute to a healthier planet\, one plant at a time. \nThis presentation is only offered as a virtual event. The recording will be available online following the event\, accessible until April 16. Questions can only be asked at the live virtual event. \nThe link for the event will be sent out before the event.
URL:https://events.guelph.ca/event/speaker-series-close-the-garden-gate-prevent-invasive-plants/
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SUMMARY:Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Gardening that works anywhere
DESCRIPTION:A special night with three of our top Master Gardeners\, each giving a different presentation to expand your gardening knowledge. Register now!\n\n\n\nGardening That Works Anywhere: From Edible Ornamentals to Terrariums and Raised Beds\nDiscover how to create beautiful\, productive\, and low‑maintenance gardens—whether you’re growing vegetables\, crafting miniature forests under glass\, or transforming poor soil into thriving raised beds. \nThis engaging session explores: \n\nEdible Ornamentals: Learn simple\, effective techniques for growing vegetables through companion planting\, biodiversity and everyday strategies for integrated pest management. Understand the natural origins of common crops so you can create gardens that meet their unique needs while boosting beauty and yield. Speaker: Heather Rajotte\nTerrariums: Step into the enchanting world of self‑contained ecosystems. Terrariums are living art—lush\, low‑care mini landscapes that stay green year‑round and require watering only twice a year. Perfect for desks\, gifts and small spaces. Speaker: Kiki Alwan\nRaised Beds That Save the Day: Even the toughest soils can become thriving gardens. Discover easy\, practical methods to replace turf with rich\, productive beds using smothering techniques\, berms\, and raised boxes. No digging out your old lawn required! Speaker: Lyanne Schlichter\n\nWhether you garden indoors or outside\, you’ll leave with new skills\, fresh ideas and inspiring ideas to help your plants-and the confidence to create thriving green spaces\, no matter where you’re starting from. \nThis presentation is only offered in person. There is no virtual option and no recordings.
URL:https://events.guelph.ca/event/healthy-landscapes-speaker-series-gardening-that-works-anywhere/
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SUMMARY:Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Gardening for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn how to create a bird-friendly garden with our Speaker Series – Gardening for the Birds! Register now!\n\n\n\nJoin Arboretum Naturalists Joseph Langlois and Christa Wise for an inspiring and interactive journey about transforming your backyard into a vibrant haven for local birds. Together\, we’ll explore the colourful cast of species commonly found just beyond your doorstep—learning how to identify them\, understand their diets and seasonal habits\, appreciate their behaviours and tune your ear to their distinctive songs. \nThis session goes beyond simple observation. Joseph and Christa will share practical\, hands-on strategies for creating bird‑friendly spaces through thoughtful plant choices that offer natural food sources and shelter. You’ll also discover how to support birds in every season with smart feeder setups\, seed and suet selection\, water features and nesting boxes that invite birds to stay awhile. \nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener\, a budding naturalist or simply curious about the wildlife around you\, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration\, actionable ideas and a deeper connection to the biodiversity thriving in your own backyard. Come learn how small changes can make your outdoor space come alive with birdsong. \nJoseph Langlois and Christa Wise are Interpretive Naturalists and Student Engagement Coordinators at The University of Guelph Arboretum. Together\, they strive to connect people with nature through educational programming\, interactive activities and community events. \nThis presentation is only offered in person. There is no virtual option and no recordings.
URL:https://events.guelph.ca/event/healthy-landscapes-speaker-series-gardening-for-the-birds/
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