2010 Meetings Announced!

Please see the 2010 Events page (linked to in the main title) for the permanent home to these listings.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tonight is our Annual Seed Exchange. Start dreaming of spring, as you share your saved seeds and stories with the group. (Come even if you don’t have seeds.) You’ll gain some interesting new plants for your garden. Don’t miss one of our favourite meetings!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Elaina Asselin and Gregory Hill, certified organic market gardeners, will speak to us about ‘The Secrets of Gardening from Seed Starting to Eating’. Their presentation will include helpful information about growing heirloom tomatoes.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Carol Davidson has developed a hands-on gardening program for children AND their parents, supported through the YMCA and held at our own Bowmanville Community Garden. Come and hear about Carol’s experiences ‘Gardening With Children’.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Grace Pasceri, Community Relations Manager at SkyPower, will speak to us about ‘Renewable Energy and Sustainability’.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Make sure you don’t miss the annual PLANT AUCTION, our most popular event! Get lots of great, healthy plants and seedlings at bargain prices!

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Coming Up: Bowmanville Fall Glory Garden Tour 2009

Bowmanville’s Community Organic Garden is a featured stop this year on the Bowmanville Fall Glory Garden Tour! The tour will take place on Saturday, September 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

$20 admission includes box lunch, booklet and map and a chance for door prizes. Local artisans will display their unique items for sale at the garden sites. Tickets can be purchased at Rekker’s Garden Centre, The Potting Bench or by calling 905-623-2261 for more information. The event is sponsored by Bowmanville Horticultural Society and Community Care Durham-Clarington.

Hope to see you there!

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