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

Etobicoke Master Gardeners’
Winter Lecture Series 2026

Romantic Gardens for the Dreamer
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7 - 9pm

The Wonder of Trees – Pruning, an Exercise in Thought and Consideration
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7 - 9pm

Gardening on the Edge – Adapting You & Your Garden to Climate Warming
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7 - 9pm

Plant of the Month February 2026:  Hellebore (Helleborus spp.)

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Photo Credit: The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova
Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) are prized perennial plants bringing colour and interest to the garden when little else is in bloom. This species produce bowing, flared cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, green, purple, and near-black.  Blooming from late winter into early spring, they are a welcome sign that the gardening season is beginning. Their evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage adds year-round structure, making hellebores an excellent choice for shady gardens.
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