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 10 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

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Mississauga Master Gardeners (MMG) & Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) invite you to join us at the Home and Backyard show, January 31 through Feb 2, at the Mississauga Convention Center. Visit our Children’s Garden for an opportunity to get your hands dirty while enjoying hands on gardening experience, including learning how to care for different plants. Learn about the Good Bugs & Bad Bugs, as well as who are the Pollinators in the garden, and how to attract them. Make a pine-cone bird feeder, create your own grass head, and participate in other fun and creative activities.  Children will have a great time discovering the joys of gardening in this enjoyable and educational gardening experience.
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Have a gardening or horticultural question? Ask an Expert. Drop by the Master Gardener Advice Clinic and visit our experts bringing your questions, pictures, and challenges, and they will have you walking away with a number of solutions and ideas.

For full details visit upcoming events
Etobicoke Master Gardeners Winter 2025 Lecture Series

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Gardening on the Edge – Adapting You & Your Garden to Climate Warming
Plant Selection, Techniques for Longevity & Native Fauna Support
Frank Kershaw

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Wonder of Trees – Choice, Care and Stewardship
Todd Irvine

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Arts and Crafts Garden – Productive, Functional and Beautiful
Frank Kershaw

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Main glass doors open at 6:40 p.m.
Kingsway Lambton United Church
85 The Kingsway, Etobicoke M8X 2T6
Street Parking
Admission by donation/pwyc
Stay tuned for details on our upcoming 2025 Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series presented by Etobicoke Master Gardeners & Humber Arboretum under our Community Activities page.

Plant of the Month January 2025 – Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) 

Quercus muehlenbergii, Chinquapin Oak, is a Carolinian species, found only in Southwestern and Southeastern Ontario near the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River. Sometimes called Yellow Chestnut Oak, Rock Oak or Yellow Oak, its leaves are distinctly different than most other native oaks. Lustrous, long, alternated blades with 8-15 sharp, pointed and bristled teeth per side, leaves can grow up to 8 inches in length. A mid-size oak tree that produces an abundance of small edible acorns, this member of the white oak family can live for up to 400 years.