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Workshops, Talks, Tours & our Annual Spring Plant Sale

2026 Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
6 Kingsway Crescent, Etobicoke

Free Advice Clinic, native plants for native pollinators, herbs, tomatoes, houseplants and more!
Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) was formed in January 2005 to support and provide valuable resources to the Etobicoke Gardening Community.

EMG members meet at the Kingsway-Lambton United Church the fourth Wednesday of most months from 7 to 9 p.m.

We welcome inquiries from enthusiastic and interested individuals wishing to:
- learn more about joining our group
- studying for Master Gardener (MG) designation
- increasing and sharing their knowledge
- network, share ideas, and work with others who have similar interests

EMG comprises 29 active members: 25 Master Gardeners (MG) and 4 Master Gardeners in Training (MGIT) who are in the process of studying for Master Gardener Certification. We welcome inquiries from enthusiastic and interested individuals wishing to learn more about joining our group.   
History of the Organization

Established in 1985, Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI) is an independent non-profit organization, run by volunteers, dedicated to providing accurate and relevant horticultural information to the public. The Master Gardener program in
Ontario was started by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and was funded by them until 1996 when MGOI was created and incorporated as an independent non-profit organization.

Master Gardeners (MGs) in the Province of Ontario are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture extensively and continue to upgrade their skills through technical training. To learn more about Master Gardeners visit mgoi.ca

Plant of The Month May 2026:
Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris)

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Photo Source: EMG
Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris), a member of the Liliaceae (lily) family, is a reliable spring bulb that flowers from late April to May, producing gorgeous nodding blooms with distinctive purple, pinkish, or white checkerboard patterns on sturdy stems. It pairs well with primroses and miniature daffodils and is considered  low-maintenance once established. Best planted in fall, it can grow in a range of soils and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, although it prefers moist sites but tolerates some dryness. Ideal for drifts, lawns, and woodland edges, it naturalizes well and reseeds readily. Though not native, it blends naturally with ferns, sedges, and hardy geraniums. Let foliage die back after flowering; it disappears cleanly without leaving gaps.
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