Members of the Tweed and District Horticultural Society greeted the first meeting of 2019 with enthusiasm….spring must be in the air……in spite of the icy snowbanks and the forecast for wintery weather until mid-March!
The film “Call of the Forest” featuring scientist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger was shown. Following the film, Jim Pederson, from Tweed spoke about native trees and how to obtain seedlings.
COMING UP….
March 5 ….The topic of this month’s meeting is “Pollinator
Friendly Yards” presented by Maya Navrot who is the
Education and Stewardship Coordinator for Quinte Conservation. Her presentation
will highlight how yards, garden spaces and patios can help pollinators.
March 22… Bus Trip to Ottawa Home and Garden Show. Cost $75 which included transportation and admission. For more information, contact Linda @613-478-6850
GENERAL INTEREST EVENTS…
March 8-17…National Home Show and Canada Blooms at Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto