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Eco - Garden Community Workshop Series
Presented by Etobicoke Master Gardeners & Humber Arboretum Virtual Sessions will be hosted using Zoom, and we are pleased to announce we will be hosted some in-person sessions. For full details on the events check out the listing below. For full details on the event and how to register visit humber.ca/arboretum/event
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It is our pleasure to announce our 2023 Workshop Series
All sessions run from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, details for individual sessions are noted below
Workshop Topic: Native Plants – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Native Plant Gardening. Native plants are those plants which occur naturally in an area, having evolved locally alongside each other and with the native wildlife. They are a fundamental part of local ecology, and without them many other species cannot survive. Learn about the many benefits both to gardeners and the environment, and about Native Plant choices for your garden.
Workshop Topic: Invasive Plants, Control Measures, and Alternatives – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Description:
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Invasive Plants. Learn the definition of an invasive plant, as well as the ecological problems they cause. Learn how to remove existing invasive plants how to prevent new ones from moving in, and about suitable alternatives such as native plants to support the development of a healthy, diverse ecosystem.
Workshop Topic: First-hand look at Invasive Plants, Control Measures, and Alternatives - In-Person Tour
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum with a focus on Invasive Plants. We will take a first-hand look at invasive plants in various settings, as well as measures to control them and the use of native plants in the landscape. You are encouraged to attend the Virtual Workshop Invasive Plants, Control, and Alternatives to supplement your learnings.
Workshop Topic: Pollinator Friendly Gardening – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Description:
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pollinator Friendly Gardening. Learn about some important local pollinators and their importance in our backyard ecology, which plants and other features that can turn your garden into a haven for pollinators, and how to support them in your own yard.
Workshop Topic: Pruning – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, tips on what to prune and when, some of the common tools used for pruning, and how to care for them.
Workshop Topic: Pruning a Practical Approach - In-Person Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. We will take a hands-on look at pruning fundamentals, learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques and some of the common tools and tool care. Specific examples of what plants to prune and when to prune them will be demonstrated. You are encouraged to bring in your favourite secateurs (pruner) , if you want to sharpen them and practice a cut or two!
Workshop Topic: Indoor Plants – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with indoor plant gardening. Learn how to create your own indoor garden oasis by selecting indoor plants, learn about benefits of indoor plants, how to care for and grow them successfully, some of the challenges of indoor gardening, and meet some of common and more exotic indoor plants for your home
Past Events
Workshop Topic: “Winterwood“ Winter Tree Identification - In-Person Tour
Date: February 4, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s Trees. Learn about the native trees at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree during the winter, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden.
Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Workshop Topic: Plant Identification – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Plant Identification. Advance your knowledge of plant identification through plant names and classification. Explore key plant structures and learn how to identify plants by their scientific name, using relevant resources such as botanical keys, identification manuals, and online tools. You will advance your knowledge of plant identification and use in the landscape and learn the basic requirements and cultural practices involved in caring for plants.
Workshop Topic: Growing Your Own Food – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Growing Your Own Food. You will learn about conditions in which you can grow your food (such as sun versus shade; wet versus dry), and what to grow where. Other topics include improving soil health, preparing the garden, planting, maintenance, extending the growing season, plus the Good Bugs and Bad Bugs that will visit your food garden.
All sessions run from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, details for individual sessions are noted below
Workshop Topic: Native Plants – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Native Plant Gardening. Native plants are those plants which occur naturally in an area, having evolved locally alongside each other and with the native wildlife. They are a fundamental part of local ecology, and without them many other species cannot survive. Learn about the many benefits both to gardeners and the environment, and about Native Plant choices for your garden.
Workshop Topic: Invasive Plants, Control Measures, and Alternatives – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Description:
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Invasive Plants. Learn the definition of an invasive plant, as well as the ecological problems they cause. Learn how to remove existing invasive plants how to prevent new ones from moving in, and about suitable alternatives such as native plants to support the development of a healthy, diverse ecosystem.
Workshop Topic: First-hand look at Invasive Plants, Control Measures, and Alternatives - In-Person Tour
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum with a focus on Invasive Plants. We will take a first-hand look at invasive plants in various settings, as well as measures to control them and the use of native plants in the landscape. You are encouraged to attend the Virtual Workshop Invasive Plants, Control, and Alternatives to supplement your learnings.
Workshop Topic: Pollinator Friendly Gardening – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Description:
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pollinator Friendly Gardening. Learn about some important local pollinators and their importance in our backyard ecology, which plants and other features that can turn your garden into a haven for pollinators, and how to support them in your own yard.
Workshop Topic: Pruning – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, tips on what to prune and when, some of the common tools used for pruning, and how to care for them.
Workshop Topic: Pruning a Practical Approach - In-Person Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. We will take a hands-on look at pruning fundamentals, learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques and some of the common tools and tool care. Specific examples of what plants to prune and when to prune them will be demonstrated. You are encouraged to bring in your favourite secateurs (pruner) , if you want to sharpen them and practice a cut or two!
Workshop Topic: Indoor Plants – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with indoor plant gardening. Learn how to create your own indoor garden oasis by selecting indoor plants, learn about benefits of indoor plants, how to care for and grow them successfully, some of the challenges of indoor gardening, and meet some of common and more exotic indoor plants for your home
Past Events
Workshop Topic: “Winterwood“ Winter Tree Identification - In-Person Tour
Date: February 4, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s Trees. Learn about the native trees at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree during the winter, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden.
Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Workshop Topic: Plant Identification – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Plant Identification. Advance your knowledge of plant identification through plant names and classification. Explore key plant structures and learn how to identify plants by their scientific name, using relevant resources such as botanical keys, identification manuals, and online tools. You will advance your knowledge of plant identification and use in the landscape and learn the basic requirements and cultural practices involved in caring for plants.
Workshop Topic: Growing Your Own Food – Virtual Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Description:
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Growing Your Own Food. You will learn about conditions in which you can grow your food (such as sun versus shade; wet versus dry), and what to grow where. Other topics include improving soil health, preparing the garden, planting, maintenance, extending the growing season, plus the Good Bugs and Bad Bugs that will visit your food garden.
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Past 2022 Events
Native Plant Gardening
Date/Time: Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with native plant gardening . Learn about ecology in your backyard, what makes a plant native, about the benefits of gardening with native plants, how to buy and select natives, and meet some of our Native Plants.
Trees & Shrubs Tour (In person at Humber Arboretum) Tentative
Date/Time: Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s Trees & Shrubs. Learn about many of the native trees & shrubs at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree or shrub, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden. Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Pests & Pathogens
Date / Time: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pests & Pathogens. Learn about the pests and pathogens that may show up in local gardens - plus how to deal with them if they show up in yours!
Pruning
Date / Time: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, get tips on what to prune when, talk about some of the common tools used for pruning, and find out how to care for them.
Indoor Plants
Date / Time: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with indoor plant gardening . Learn how to create your own indoor garden oasis by selecting indoor plants, learn about benefits of indoor plants, how to care and grow them successfully, some of the challenges of indoor gardening, and meet some of common and more unique and tropical indoor plants for your home.
Native Plant Gardening
Date/Time: Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with native plant gardening . Learn about ecology in your backyard, what makes a plant native, about the benefits of gardening with native plants, how to buy and select natives, and meet some of our Native Plants.
Trees & Shrubs Tour (In person at Humber Arboretum) Tentative
Date/Time: Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s Trees & Shrubs. Learn about many of the native trees & shrubs at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree or shrub, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden. Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Pests & Pathogens
Date / Time: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pests & Pathogens. Learn about the pests and pathogens that may show up in local gardens - plus how to deal with them if they show up in yours!
Pruning
Date / Time: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, get tips on what to prune when, talk about some of the common tools used for pruning, and find out how to care for them.
Indoor Plants
Date / Time: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with indoor plant gardening . Learn how to create your own indoor garden oasis by selecting indoor plants, learn about benefits of indoor plants, how to care and grow them successfully, some of the challenges of indoor gardening, and meet some of common and more unique and tropical indoor plants for your home.
Hope you enjoyed our past events!
Let's Get Growing - Growing Your Own Plants
Date/Time: Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) and the Humber Arboretum and "Let's Get Growing". You will learn about growing your own plants, why we grow our own plants, how to get growing from seeds, propagation, divisions, and cuttings. Ideas on creative ways to garden, the importance of soil health, learn what you can grow with a focus on food and native plants, and don't forget about key considerations for maintaining your plants.
Soil Health: The Natural Approach
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Soil Health. Learn what soil is made of what good soil provides to plants, and how to test for basic soil types. Also, learn about the benefits of composting, compositing basics, along with what is mycorrhizae, it’s benefits, and how we use it. You will learn how to feed your soil, so your soil will feed your plants!”
https://humber.ca/arboretum/events/emg-soil.html
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soil-health-the-natural-approach-tickets-133641704937
Good Bugs – Bad Bugs
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Good Bugs – Bad Bugs. Learn about the good bugs (beneficials) and bad bugs (pests) in your garden, how to identify them, and prevent methods in your garden.
Growing Your Own Food
Date/Time: Saturday, April 17,2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on growing your own food and micro gardening. Learn about where to grow, what to grow, and how to grow it, with information on garden prep and maintenance. Intensifying your food production in containers and well-designed small urban spaces
Bird Friendly Gardening
Date/Time: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Bird Friendly Gardening. Learn about the ecology in your backyard, threats to birds, how to create a bird friendly garden, including plants to encourage birds to your garden.
Benefits of Gardening
Date / Time: Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free session on Benefits of Gardening. Gardening can provide much more than just beautifying your landscape. Learn about the many unexpected benefits when gardening including those on the environment, property value, your physical & mental health, and your culinary passions, to say a few.
Pruning
Date / Time: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, get tips on what to prune when, talk about some of the common tools used for pruning, and find out how to care for them.
Pests & Pathogens
Date / Time: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pests & Pathogens. Learn about the pests and pathogens that may show up in local gardens - plus how to deal with them if they show up in yours!
Let's Get Growing - Growing Your Own Plants
Date/Time: Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) and the Humber Arboretum and "Let's Get Growing". You will learn about growing your own plants, why we grow our own plants, how to get growing from seeds, propagation, divisions, and cuttings. Ideas on creative ways to garden, the importance of soil health, learn what you can grow with a focus on food and native plants, and don't forget about key considerations for maintaining your plants.
Soil Health: The Natural Approach
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Soil Health. Learn what soil is made of what good soil provides to plants, and how to test for basic soil types. Also, learn about the benefits of composting, compositing basics, along with what is mycorrhizae, it’s benefits, and how we use it. You will learn how to feed your soil, so your soil will feed your plants!”
https://humber.ca/arboretum/events/emg-soil.html
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soil-health-the-natural-approach-tickets-133641704937
Good Bugs – Bad Bugs
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Good Bugs – Bad Bugs. Learn about the good bugs (beneficials) and bad bugs (pests) in your garden, how to identify them, and prevent methods in your garden.
Growing Your Own Food
Date/Time: Saturday, April 17,2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on growing your own food and micro gardening. Learn about where to grow, what to grow, and how to grow it, with information on garden prep and maintenance. Intensifying your food production in containers and well-designed small urban spaces
Bird Friendly Gardening
Date/Time: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Bird Friendly Gardening. Learn about the ecology in your backyard, threats to birds, how to create a bird friendly garden, including plants to encourage birds to your garden.
Benefits of Gardening
Date / Time: Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free session on Benefits of Gardening. Gardening can provide much more than just beautifying your landscape. Learn about the many unexpected benefits when gardening including those on the environment, property value, your physical & mental health, and your culinary passions, to say a few.
Pruning
Date / Time: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. Learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques, get tips on what to prune when, talk about some of the common tools used for pruning, and find out how to care for them.
Pests & Pathogens
Date / Time: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pests & Pathogens. Learn about the pests and pathogens that may show up in local gardens - plus how to deal with them if they show up in yours!