
Greater Ottawa Water Garden
Horticultural Society




2019 Water Garden Tour video Graciously provided by Betty Ann Grainger
Monthly general meeting
There are no regular meetings for the month of February but members should check their inboxes for announcements of Socials and other events.
May 21st - Regular Meeting - Gardening the Fire Smart Way
Speakers: Gwen Lewis, Division Chief (Fire Prevention), Ottawa Fire Services, and Michel Fournier, Greater Ottawa Water Garden Horticultural Society member and Retired Captain, Ottawa Fire Services
June 18 - Regular Meeting - Tour of GG Garden (Tentative)
Sept 17 - Regular Meeting - Goth Gardening by Chloe Hurst (Tentative)
Oct 15th - Regular Meeting
Nov 19th Isa Webb (BloominBog, London) Virtual (Tentative)
2023 Water Garden Tour
The 12th annual Water Garden Tour, hosted by the Greater Ottawa Water Garden Horticultural Society, was a great success. The board wishes to thank all of our hosts, and the Pond Tour Committee, for all the hard work in preparation. Thank you hosts for opening up your beautiful gardens and ponds for all of us to enjoy and get ideas from.
Finally, thanks to everyone for your support of our Water Garden Tours. Without the participation of the homeowners who open up their properties for viewing, our generous sponsors, and the retailers who sell the tickets, the Tour would not be possible. Proceeds from the Tours are directed towards community projects in the Ottawa area, such as the construction of water features at the Ronald McDonald House by CHEO, in Gayle’s Garden at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata, in the Healing Garden at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, and outside the Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Home.
About our Society
Founded in 2006, the Greater Ottawa Water Garden Horticultural Society (GOWGHS) is an organization dedicated to the enjoyment, education and promotion of water gardening in the National Capital Region. more...

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