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Gemmell's Garden Centre offers
a variety of workshops throughout the year to help you
succeed in the garden...
Pre-registration is required for
all workshops. You can pre-register by calling 613.283.6371
or by registering online by clicking the registration
link.
There are currently no upcoming workshops.
Past Workshops
Victorian Workshop
Saturday, March 15th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$25.00 + tax
Learn the fundamentals to create and plant either a custom Victorian Hanging Basket or a Victorian Planter. Bring your own container or choose one from $5.00 + taxes and up. Includes instructions, handouts, 9 plants, soil and care in our greenhouse until early May.
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Victorian Workshop
Saturday, March 22nd
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$25.00 + tax
Learn the fundamentals to create and plant either a custom Victorian Hanging Basket or a Victorian Planter. Bring your own container or choose one from $5.00 + taxes and up. Includes instructions, handouts, 9 plants, soil and care in our greenhouse until early May.
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Victorian Planting Session
Saturday, March 15th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$25.00 + tax
For those of you who know what you are doing and would like to plant their containers without instruction, this time is for you. Bring your own container or choose one from $5.00 + taxes and up, and plant a Victorian Hanging Basket or Victorian Planter. Includes assistance, handouts, 9 plants, soil and care in our greenhouse until early May.
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Victorian Planting Session
Saturday, March 22nd
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$25.00 + tax
For those of you who know what you are doing and would like to plant their containers without instruction, this time is for you. Bring your own container or choose one from $5.00 + taxes and up, and plant a Victorian Hanging Basket or Victorian Planter. Includes ssistance, handouts, 9 plants, soil and care in our greenhouse until early May.
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Pruning Fruit Trees
Saturday, March 22nd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Rob Gemmell
$15.00 + tax
ABC’s of pruning and hands-on experience. Includes nstructions, demonstrations and handouts.
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*NEW!* Gardening 101
Saturday, March 29th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: TBA
$15.00 + tax
Learn the fundamentals from the ground up. Everything you need to know ‘to grow with confidence’. Lots of time for questions. Includes instruction, demonstrations and handouts.
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Pruning Your Shrubs
Saturday, March 29th
9:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Rob Gemmell
$15.00 + tax
ABC’s of pruning and hands-on experience. Includes instructions, demonstrations and handouts.
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Beautiful Roses Made Easy
Saturday, April 12th
10:00am - noon
Instructor: TBA
$15.00 + tax
Everyone can grow gorgeous roses! Learn how to choose, plant, care for, and everything else in between. Includes instructions, demonstrations and handouts.
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Vegetable Gardening Made Easy
Saturday, April 12th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$15.00
Asparagus to Zucchini and everything in between. Learn the fundamentals of vegetable gardening from soil preparation, choosing and growing plants, companion planting, rotation, pest control and “sow” much more… Includes instruction, demonstrations and handouts.
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*NEW!* Fertilizers, Disease and Pest Control Made Easy
Saturday, April 26th
10:00am - noon
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$15.00 + tax
Come and spend an informative morning, which will simplify the use of fertilizers, teach you the basics of recognizing common diseases and pests, and how to deal with them in a timely fashion. Includes instructions, demonstrations and handouts.
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*NEW!* Pond Care Clinic
Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Instructor: Ernest Williams from Aquascape
$15.00 + tax
Come and spend and informative hour with a pro. Ernest will answer questions and help find solutions to your pond challenges! Includes instructions, demonstrations and handouts.
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*NEW!* Container Drip Irrigation Made Easy
Saturday, May 3rd
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rob Gemmell
$15.00 + tax
Watch and learn how to set up and install automated drip irrigation for your hanging baskets and containers. Have beautiful plants all season long without the worry of watering/fertilizing. Includes instruction/demonstrations and 20% off irrigation supplies.
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*NEW!* F. Y. I.
Saturdays in May
10:30 am
Sundays in May
1:30 pm
Free
15 minute Mini Info Sessions on various topics, including a question and answer period. Topic Schedule coming soon. |
Ready, Set, Grow!
May, 17th, 18th and 19th
All Day Long, Victoria Day Weekend
Victoria Day Specials each day of the weekend - to be announced! Includes daily door prizes. |
Container Gardening Workshop
Saturday, June 7th
9:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$25.00 + tax
Learn the basics of container gardening, then, create your own container with professional results. Bring your own container or choose one from $5.00 + taxes and up. Includes instructions, soil, 9 plants in 4” black pots. |
*NEW!* Rock Garden Design Made Easy
Saturday, June 14th
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Gemmell
$15.00 + tax
Learn the basics of rock garden design, choosing suitable plants and rock garden care. Includes instructions and handouts provided. |
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