March 22: Gladys Fowler “Square Foot Gardening”
Gladys Fowler grew up in Lakefield where her father grew vegetables and fruit on a 2 acre property. They composted back in the 50s before it was ‘fashionable’. She taught … Continue reading
January 25: Marcy Adzich “Edible Urban Ecology — Food Forests and Beekeeping in our Urban Community”
Marcy Adzich has been exploring the flora and fauna of built and natural landscapes since she was a child growing up on the outskirts of surburbia near Edmonton, Alberta. Always … Continue reading
November 23: David Beresford “Bugs in the Garden”
David Beresford is an Assistant Professor at Trent who teaches entomology (the study of bugs) and invasive species biology. His research focuses on insect pests of livestock and wildlife, as … Continue reading
October 26: Gail & Todd Grainger “All About Garlic”
Gail & Todd Grainger are founding members of the Haliburton County Garlic Growers Association formed about 9 years ago. The purpose and aim of the association is to promote the eating … Continue reading
September 28: Jill Cockerell “Rubs & Marinades from the Garden”
Jill Cockerell is a Chartered Herbalist and owner of Franklin Farm Herbals. She has a diploma from Dominion Herbal College and has taken courses at the Ontario College of Naturopathic … Continue reading
Edible Landscaping Workshop Series
Edible Landscaping Workshop Series presents… Designing Your Outdoor Space What: a gathering to learn about productive and ecological design using Permaculture Principles and to work together on the Environment Centre’s … Continue reading
20% Water Conservation Encouraged
LEVEL 2 DROUGHT PERSISTS Peterborough: Owing to one of the driest years so far on record, drought conditions continue to be experienced throughout the watershed region. The Otonabee Region Water … Continue reading
A Volunteer Appreciation Celebration!
Who? All PHS Members who have volunteered at the 2016 Garden Show, the Plant Sale, Fleming Park or in any other capacity with the PHS in the last year When? … Continue reading
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