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 |
Check-out the details on the 2024 Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series presented by Etobicoke Master Gardeners & Humber Arboretum under our Community Activities page.
Upcoming Workshop: Pruning “Making the Cut” (In-person, short tour after for those interested) Date: September 21, 2024 Plant of The Month July 2024
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This delightful perennial has erected hairy stems with clusters of lavender to violet trumpet shaped flowers. It is easily differentiated from other penstemons due to the downy hairs on its stems.
This is an easy to grow perennial that can thrive in poor soils with good drainage. Not only does it carry long clusters of tubular flowers, but the leaves turn an orange red in the autumn. It is an easy-care perennial that is loved by hummingbirds, bees and beneficial insects. It will mature into a clump approximately 18” to 2 ft wide and is drought tolerant once established. Although it can self-seed, the original clump does not spread out by rhizomes and works well in either a native garden, pollinator garden or in a mixed flower bed. |